Category Archives: Gratitude

First day of school, first day of school

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Erin

(title to be read in Nemo’s voice, of course) First day of school is a mixed blessing. What time I have is more free of interruptions, but I have less of it total to work. For example, the boy got … Continue reading →

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The state of the pumpkin

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Erin

Although there are ears on the corn plants, the kernels are all underdeveloped. The lettuce has been out there so long that even what’s not flowering is slightly bitter (rather pretty, though). The pumpkin, though — this is my success … Continue reading →

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A good start to the week

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Erin

Since last summer, we’ve been having a mostly weekly D&D game with friends. I mentioned back in April that I ran a one-shot Numenera adventure for the group. This summer’s been more off than on, between our vacation, summer school, … Continue reading →

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Monday gratitude

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Erin

Posting this rather late in the day, at least partly because I spent so much of the day feeling ungrateful and overwhelmed. I’m writing on one book, editing another, supposed to be outlining yet a third (but didn’t get to … Continue reading →

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The garden is growing!

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Erin

I had to go out and pull one of the cabbage-mustard-lettuce things from the garden because it had bolted (as in, was taller than my daughter), but I’m pleased with how everything else is doing. I plucked red leaf lettuce … Continue reading →

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Time away

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Erin

You might have noticed I missed a couple of posts I’d regularly do, as well as the second issue of the newsletter for June. My family and I took some time off for summer vacation — something that we have … Continue reading →

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Time with my mom

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Erin

I don’t take nearly enough time to talk with my mom. I know that, stupid as it sounds, one of the reasons I don’t call her more often is because I know she won’t always be around. Any time I … Continue reading →

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Books, a family obsession

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Erin

Today, we went to a coffee roastery and used bookstore with my in-laws. Before I could even say the coffee held no interest for me and I would be browsing the books, our daughter exclaimed,”Books!” and made a beeline for … Continue reading →

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Growing things

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Erin

My blueberry bushes are establishing themselves nicely in their pots, and the straw bales do seem effective for growing things. (One source actually says that mushrooms in the bales are a good sign, as it demonstrates the straw is breaking … Continue reading →

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Cool weather!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Erin

This weekend, it was 89 degrees and about that in humidity. Thunderstorms rolled through. Humidity’s still high, but with temps in the 60s and low 70s, I can deal. What are you grateful for this week?

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