dan and john with maria, james peeking in the back Last night we were on the patio and James and Maria spotted a big nail pounded in the siding up above the kitchen. It’s painted white, so it’s obviously been there a while. I told them John had done that back when he was in […]
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We toured a house today, a spectacular remodel worth several million dollars. It was very fun…the dramatic stairways and light fixtures, the rooftop patio with the view of the city skyline. What a house. I love looking at houses, new and old ones, the infinite variety, the way light alters hallways and rooms. Observing other
Okay, see this picture? In the background is a painting Heidi did for an art class at the university. It’s a self-portrait, but that’s probably obvious. Anyway, when she brought it home at the end of the semester, she said to take down the picture that’s usually over the fireplace and put up her painting
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Heidi and Joe showed up last night with this fine lab puppy. She was adopted from a rescue place. Her name is Morgan and she’s as sweet as she looks, velvety fur and long legs. They have two guinea pigs already, Rufus and Rory, so hopefully the puppy will like them too. The old puppy
Kirsten took this picture of Kari, and for the record, Kari’s a very patient girl… Kirsten’s car? The mechanic finally called tonight about 7. It’s the fuel pump! It’s a straightforward problem with straightforward solution. Whew. That car is so twitchy and glitchy, it makes us incredibly nervous whenever it acts up. But this we
Joe and Julia, back when she was lil bitty Tonight Heidi and Joe came for supper, bringing pizza and chocolate chip cooky mix. Jay was gone driving a van full of kids to a winter retreat, so it was really thoughtful of them to come keep me company, to care about my trashed back. (Much
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Heidi and Joe were married. Below is something I wrote that night after the wedding for my friends who live out of town. I would love to go back and live that evening all over again…. Oh, I cannot even express how perfect tonight was. Heidi and Kirsten slept over last night and this morning
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An actual email from Heidi, received at 11:20 this morning: “I think Sam could use a buddy : ) LOL… they are so cute though. Heidi” My response: “O. M. G. Heidi Jo. Sam does not need a buddy! I’m not having a puppy. Love you, but good LOR-ED. love, Mom” (It also weirds me
