Now that we have a Whole Foods (and oh, what a sight to behold with a fireplace and cozy couches by the entrance) in our neck of the woods, we have a Farmer’s Market as well every Saturday morning. And guess what’s in season?? That’s right, peaches. I was determined to jump into the genetic […]

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Five Random Musings- This was our sunset last night. I do so enjoy reading Mark Twain now that we’re living plumb, smack dab in his territory. Remember what it felt like to have a Summer Reading List at the Library? It was such a great, summery feeling. Try a moment today where you clear your […]

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Life lessons I observed while watching Bella’s First Ever Ballet Lesson – Sometimes you’ll need to be a follower. Remember to do your best. Sometimes you’ll need to be a leader. Remember to set a good example. Always allow yourself to stretch beyond your current self imposed limitations. Constructive criticism comes from a good place, […]

posted in: Milestones

Kata’s really enjoying her summer ballet session. On Friday, there was only one other girl in her class, the student teacher and Miss Jeanine. A semi-private lesson for an hour at group rate. Woo-hoo. And as a little TGIF giggle for you…Ken took this photo of me with my Minnie Mouse reading glasses…yes, folks…it’s time […]

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This was our sunset on Wednesday night. The photos don’t do it justice. It was BRIGHT red and very fiery. Alex said it looked like Mars. The fires are still burning in Northern California and our wonderful gusty zephyrs aren’t around to move the smoke out of the valley that is Reno…so the smoke just […]

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Well, it’s the start of a Series of Firsts…Alex is the first to launch into his new academic year. Then, Kata will start in August. And lastly, Bella will begin her academic pursuits with a sojourn into preschool in September. I’ve discussed the algorithm of time flying as you watch children grow, but it still […]

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Lots of fours in our life right now. The Fourth of July. Fourth Grade. Four Kids, if I count Ken and of course, I do. We had a fairly peaceful and quiet Fourth of July. After making plans and having them dissolve at the last minute, we celebrated in our backyard with burgers, coleslaw, strawberries […]

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