Monthly Archives: August 2012

Questions-revised

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Kate

If you are returning to this particular post – for whatever reason – you’ll notice the story leading up to the below is missing. I took it out. That’s right. I deleted it. Here’s the thing: Ben keeps us in … Continue reading →

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Like a leaf on a tree

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Kate

Outside our back door is a crepe myrtle tree that is about 30 years old. The leaves are shaped like hearts and turn beautiful reds and oranges in the Fall. I noticed over the weekend that their green is already … Continue reading →

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Saturday mornings, chickens, hearts and heads

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Kate

Saturday morning coffee is my favorite. It comes from the same Folgers can we use Sunday through Friday, but it just tastes better on a Saturday morning around 8:30.  The second thing that becomes more lovely on a Saturday morning … Continue reading →

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It’s a new school year

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Kate

Apparently, when you start Middle School, this is the kind of picture you give your loving and caring mother on the first day of school. It is so uncool when a person tries to be cool. My wanting a picture … Continue reading →

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Nuts vs. Tacky

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Kate

My children are going into Middle School and High School (and the pain that comes along with typing that is felt squarely in my crows feet).  Yet, I still find things like this: It’s just a note from Emma to … Continue reading →

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I said Patience!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Kate

Emma’s cake didn’t turn out exactly like she’d planned. Clearly. But, let’s be honest. Do they ever? If you happen to be Martha Stewart, don’t answer that. Big deal! Blow it off. Move on to the next thing. Or just do … Continue reading →

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Hey Ya’ll!

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Kate

Hey Ya’ll! How in the world have you been? Me? Oh, I’m great and getting better every day. I’ve been working on a little project since, oh, about February-ish. It has been a biggie and required that I put down … Continue reading →

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