We Rescued a Turtle
June 4, 2010
He was crawling s l o w l y across the GW Parkway at 8 am. Not a good time to be crawling, let alone s …
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Miranda’s Musings
Uh oh…
May 26, 2010
With my new haircut I just might be mistaken for someone stylish......like my little sister, Emmy.Just for the record, I'm not;)
One Little Moment
May 7, 2010
This afternoon I sat on the wicker bench on my little second story porch and ate a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream. On a cone. As I licked the drips before they fell onto …
Whew!
April 27, 2010
Remember that to do list I was working on?Well, I'm happy to report completion of most of it...plus more, since those last-minute unplanned projects always seem to sneak up on me (and I have the …
Back to Life, Back to Reality…
April 18, 2010
We had one last, semi-relaxing and very fun day yesterday before Kristine and Jonathan departed. It began with a little sleeping in at home while I taught a morning class at work. I would have …
Special Opps
April 11, 2010
Every family goes about household responsibilities differently. As I was growing up, each of the six of us kids had a "dishes night." We also collaborated occasionally on "Saturday Chores," which I remember a lot …
Sunflowers and Jellybeans
April 10, 2010
I'm a sucker for both, especially in the springtime.and for polka dots--anytime.
Another Shopping Story
April 4, 2010
**Disclaimer: The following account may result in ulcers to the reader. I am not responsible for the sickness you may feel;) With the blossoms in full swing, and a good friend building her photography portfolio, I …
"…popcorn popping in the che-er-ry tree!"
March 31, 2010
It's blossom time in DC. The famous cherry blossoms at the tidal basin are blooming, along with everything else! I had not idea spring could be this pillowy and fun. We're going to take advantage …
Getting Groceries
March 31, 2010
This is how Milo rolls when we shop. Ever more interested in what's ending up in the basket than in watching me choose. The other day I placed an avocado up on the conveyer and …
Downtown DC
February 23, 2010
Soft jazz guitar echos off of the buildings through the sand and snow-lined blocks around 18th Street NW because of this guy. Surprisingly soothing on this cold, grayish, yearning-for-spring day.All it takes is a little …
There’s No Wrong Way to Eat a Grapefruit
February 20, 2010
Dave: "I feel like I'm betraying the grapefruit. Like, 'Hey! I'm not an orange. Use a spoon!'"