Playtime

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Nike continues to entertain us, love us unconditionally, and play like only a puppy plays! He is particularly good at entertaining himself too, and really enjoys balls….

Back to school

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I went back to school yesterday afternoon all the way back to kindergarten  it had been 17 years since I sat in a kindergarten class. Just a little over 17 years ago Mr. D and I watched our Baby Girl step up onto that big yellow school bus for her long-awaited first day of school. … Read More

in the kitchen

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I’m not going overboard with Christmas decorations – keeping it simple and clean this year A little sumpin’ sumpin’ to decorate the kitchen sink… and this little jar holding antique miniature bulbs that belonged to Mr. D’s grandparents the bulbs (with snow) started out in a crystal sherbet glass and ended up in this jar. This … Read More

Crossing guard

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We had the best crossing guard  when we lived in Vestal, NY ….. (circa 1981-1992)   especially on last day of school before Christmas break 

Tree Tip

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Many of you are going to find this difficult to believe. Confession:  our (artificial) Christmas tree stood in our living room wearing 2 strands of lights for six days. Today was decision day.  The tree was either going back in the box until next year, or I was going to finish setting it up. I’m not … Read More

Saturday

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When the snow started falling today, #1 son was inspired to put lights on one of the larger spruce trees at The Cottage. I have no patience for doing this type of decorating. Mr. D showed up late in the process,  and still managed to get in the picture!   It looks like a winter wonderland around … Read More