Category Archives: family

Bagpipes

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Erin

Today, I had books due at the library. My daughter wanted to come along, so we headed downtown. I’d completely lost track of festivals; I didn’t realize Celticfest was this weekend. Fortunately, we got downtown before the big crunch, and … Continue reading →

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Digging into new things

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Erin

This summer, our son got hooked on Minecraft.* He played it at a couple of friends’ houses, and then he discovered videos about it on YouTube — videos which showed him the wide array of what was possible in the … Continue reading →

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Monday, sweet Monday

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Erin

To My Mother by Christina Rossetti To-day’s your natal day; Sweet flowers I bring: Mother, accept, I pray My offering. And may you happy live, And long us bless; Receiving as you give Great happiness.

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Happy winter!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Erin

I’m not the biggest fan of winter (though the past couple have been so mild, it’s hard to really complain), but I love the winter solstice. It’s my daughter’s birthday, and that’s always worth celebrating! Today, I’m mostly taking a … Continue reading →

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Sweet sixteen

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Erin

I have a lot to be grateful for today — high ground, electricity, heat. But what I really want to express my gratitude for today is a date. Last Thursday marked the sixteenth anniversary of the day my husband and … Continue reading →

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In-service days

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Erin

I’m grateful that I finished up the current batch of paying work and have time free to spend with my family on a day when the kids are both home for teacher in-service days and my husband has fall break. … Continue reading →

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Noisy kids

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Erin

My son’s been off at camp for a week. Saturday, my daughter and I drove up to the camp to pick him up. My minivan was filled with chatter and singing all the way home; I’d missed that. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Q & A about birthday parties

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Erin

Q: Birthday parties? That doesn’t seem very writing oriented! A: It’s not. I said so yesterday. My son’s birthday is coming up, and we’re having a party for him for the second time ever. Q: Really? And you think that’s … Continue reading →

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Drive-in movies

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Erin

Meant to post this yesterday, but there was a lot going on — work, dental appointments, movies. The movies are, as the subject says, the point.

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Erin

I have an amazing mother, one who has always believed in me, always supported me, always told me I could be who I wanted to be. She didn’t just mouth the words, though; she lived them. She went back to … Continue reading →

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