Although I don’t want to dwell on it too much, because it impinges on others’ privacy, I’ve been grappling with some intense, if occasional, sadness lately, sadness that seems to hit regularly on weekends when…
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> I’m not sure how I managed it, but I marked 85 (short, hand-written) essays over the weekend, went for one long run, had brunch with my extended family (mom, my uncle, my sibs and…
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To my usual trepidation about posting What I Wore, I’ve added concern about having foolishly invited criticism through yesterday’s post. After all, if I can be so picky about a mere loose end . .…
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How ironic that having waited summer after summer after summer for close to a decade for this Acanthus mollis to bloom, disappointed every year that the dramatic foliage didn’t reveal any of the bear-breeched stalks,…
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A very busy weekend, familias-style. Saturday night, our kids celebrated Pater’s retirement with a pizza party, homemade dough and toppings for customizing. Nola had a great time with aunts and uncles to indulge her every…
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