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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Get me to the plastic surgeon!
Note: Ok, yes, there are two posts today. My mind is swirling and writing is the way to clear that… So, it’s your choice: Read both, read one, don’t read any… but you are reading this, so read on. The … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Observations, Humor, Mothers, Musings, Women's issues
Tagged Beauty, high school, John Hughes, music, Musings, plastic surgery, reunions
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A fresh, fresh glow.
When Sunset Magazine listed the Bellingham Farmer’s Market as the number ONE Market “across the West,” it was no surprise to me… though I admit to being tickled. Yes, tickled. I LOVE this market and it was a real thrill … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Daily Observations, Humor, Musings, My world, Natural beauty
Tagged Beauty, bioluminescence, farmer's market, Musings, nature, Summer
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Mohawk Chick Kills Old Man on a Bike, and other myths that live in my head…
Yesterday Middle Man called me to let me know that “Old Guy on a Bike” is in fact alive. I had told Middle Man that I hadn’t seen “Old Guy” in months, and figured he had probably died, or was … Continue reading
Is it just me, or does this weather make me look bitchy?
WARNING: Unsafe conditions for my offspring or spouse. Best to seek other reading material. Ok, so we live in the Pacific NW, and yes, I would much rather have this totally erratic; gray for two days; blustery at times (blowing … Continue reading
Splat!
Today, I arrived home after 3 full weeks away, two of them spent soloing or free falling. I can’t say that re-entry hasbeen smooth… actually there’s not much I can say about re-entry just yet, as I’m still trying to … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, road trip, summer vacation, Women's issues
Tagged bugs, Eastern Washington, going home, Humor, Montana, Musings, parenting, Reality, road trips, Tetons
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End of a mothering era: Farewell Harry
SPOILER: If you haven’t seen the final Harry Potter movie, and plan to, you may want to skip this post Last night I went to see the final installment in the Harry Potter series, by JK Rowling: Harry Potter and … Continue reading
Ode in photos to lots of dead animals and tourism: cowboy style
Oh Jackson Hole, how we’ve enjoyed your unique style and offerings. Today, it was Little Man’s day to choose, so we let him lead the way. This meant we road the alpine slide (and mom, kicked ass; beat the boys … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Humor, Parenting, road trip, travel
Tagged car trip, fly fishing, Jackson Hole, road trips, summer vacations, taxidermy
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This tale ends with a stinky boy
WARNING: not suitable for spouses or offspring. You have been warned. It’s hard to really express what the past couple of days has been like without potentially hurting feelings. However, as I’ve said: it’s my blog. It’s not that I … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, road trip, travel, Women's issues
Tagged parenting, road trips, summer vacation, travel
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The joy of the saddle and Buckle Bunnies
Alas, all good things must come to an end, and my free wheeling; do what I want, when I want; eat from my car; devil may care days have come to a distinct end. Picked up Hubby at the Jackson … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Humor, road trip, travel, Yee haw
Tagged Adventure, Buckle Bunnies, cowboys, horseback riding, Humor, road trip, Tetons
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On the road with Siyona Yona and Dawn
Well, THIS was the longest day yet! As agreed, I picked up my road buddy, Russ (AKA: Siyona Yona- Hello Bear, in Cherokee) as promised at 9:30 AM, and just got in at 9:30 PM. I stopped at the bakery … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Humor, road trip, summer vacation, travel
Tagged bears, guru, Old Faithful, road trip, self-exploration, solitude, summer vacation
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