The irises are sprouting. So much dead wood in there. In winter the snow covers. In summer, brush obscures. Right now we can see it all. That’s one of the low spots in the field where the deer sleep. So many branches down in the front yard. The lake is still low, ice just disappeared […]
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I know that man. I told him it is a good thing he can still wiggle. The oven hasn’t been willing to light without help for some time now. Eventually he was the only person who could keep it lit. This was an inconvenience, so annoying. I love this stove so much. Found a source
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They burn out all at once. The bathroom wasn’t working and the hall lights either. I was looking for the Easter baskets last week by flashlight. Went to the hardware store and bought new bulbs and starters for the bathroom. Viola. The hall lights–first did the bulbs, then noticed the DUST, so took them apart
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It was a beautiful day. He’s got James as assistant: They invited us elaborately to this play. It was entertaining. Beautiful day, beautiful kid. We love you, buddy, Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody
Ten years of you? Seriously? You, loved and adored: Bath in a bowl, up at the lake: We love you so much. Your birthday present arrived on the front steps tonight. So glad we will see you in three days. Happy Birthday, sweet buddy, Love, Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody
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No school yesterday, so we made our way to this indoor playground in the afternoon. They hit the ground running, and joined in the screaming and mayhem. Getting to the top of this platform by use of climbing cords inside, was pretty complicated, but she made it. Then we came back here for supper and
This beautiful woman turned 80 today! It sounded like a full day of people celebrating with her, and we were happy to be part of this round. Confirmation above, baptism below: The two of us–what was I looking at? Oh my goodness, Alex, look at you. So lucky we all are to be loved like
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This spring, I am severely lacking in ambition, so tired. Every day tired. I have lists of ambitious things, but then opt for a nap instead. It’s absurd and annoying. The Easter decorations were never brought out. Kari gave me this beautiful Easter tree, and I love it. Tonight we watched Heidi’s kids over suppertime,
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