Monthly Archives: February 2011

per emma & ben

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Kate

This morning over breakfast, I asked Emma and Ben what I should blog about. They both said I should use this great spring weather and the blooming flowers. hmmm…. “But, what’s the point?” I asked them. “What do you mean, … Continue reading →

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cowboy cool

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Kate

It’s Friday and I’ve got a little something for you to think about. Other than how sore this guy must have been the next morning.   Try not to run through your day like a bull coming out of the chute…aimless and … Continue reading →

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be sincere, not showy

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Kate

And, here, I give you…….the power of the handwritten note. Yes, it’s written on a piece of toilet paper. Yes, it has a grammatical error. There isn’t a comma to speak of. There is no form. But, there is no … Continue reading →

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don’t panic

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Kate

This morning as I am standing in front of the bathroom mirror, makeup drawer open, hair wet, about to start the great transformation, Ben walked in. With that oh-my-gosh-what-is-going-on-here look, he said, “Mom. What are you doing? We’ve got to … Continue reading →

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buzzword: civility

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Kate

‘Civility’ is quite the buzzword these days. Yesterday, the University of Arizona announced the creation of the National Institute for Civil Discourse.  With former Presidents Bush and Clinton serving as co-chairs, this new organization is generally geared toward political impoliteness. Oprah, … Continue reading →

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Another surprise, another lesson

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Kate

We had the nicest surprise on Saturday afternoon. Friends we had not seen in years pulled up in the driveway! The Hubs and I were thrilled to see their smiling faces! I could not believe my eyes!   And, in hindsight, I could … Continue reading →

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now i know

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Kate

It’s has been 8 days since I posted last. Would you like to know the moment that spurred this break in silence? That one realization that made me say to myself, Self, you have to share this with the world! … Continue reading →

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friday nonsense

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Kate

1. It’s Friday. That, right there, is something to make you smile. Unless you are a Tuesday kind of person. I’m not, so TGIF. 2. Every night this week, I have cooked dinner in the crockpot. I used Southern Living … Continue reading →

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Little Darth Vader

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Kate

By far, my favorite Superbowl commercial. (click on the play arrow, then the Watch on YouTube link) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN41zcXJjmk] By far, my least favorite Superbowl moment: the halftime show. I did like the lights (along with every other 6 year old). And, … Continue reading →

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get a clue

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Kate

The older I get (and by the end of this week, you can add another year), I find that if I don’t keep doing certain things, I forget how to do them at all. Do you remember this game? CLUE! … Continue reading →

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