Category Archives: Personal

Nothing says Valentine’s Day like more snow

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Erin

If you’ve paid attention to the news this past week (or if you’re on the East Coast yourself), you know about the blizzard this week. I’m getting kind of tired of all the snow days the kids have had (two … Continue reading →

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Same dogwood, different look

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Erin

What a difference a day makes!

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Today’s weather

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Erin

We’re on the lower band of the current storm, which means wintry mix instead of the snow people farther north are getting. We got snow early, followed by sleet and freezing rain. That pretty dogwood I posted yesterday? Snow’s gone, … Continue reading →

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Winter Wonderland

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Erin

It’s pretty to look at, anyway. Not much fun to shovel — and it’s going to be worse after the coming storm dumps ice on top. Just hoping the branches stay off the power lines. This is the dogwood from … Continue reading →

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My own personal Janus

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Erin

I’ve switched from twilight to growth. Or perhaps I was blooming, and I’ve deadheaded the old blooms to encourage production. Or maybe I’m just a writer stretching for a metaphor because that’s what we do, and the truth is I … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Erin

We sit balanced on the cusp of another arbitrary circuit around the sun. It is a time for reflection and preparation. Many will set goals, craft plans, or make resolutions. Wherever you are right now in your personal journey, I … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday to me again

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Erin

So last year on my birthday, I said I wanted to lose a pound a week. Didn’t happen. In fact,I’m pretty much at exactly the same weight I was last year at this time. I’m grateful I haven’t gained weight, … Continue reading →

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Parades and plotting

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Erin

Today was the Bethlehem Halloween parade. My son marched in the parade, and my husband drove the support van for the band. Logistically, this required that my husband drop our daughter and me off downtown to amuse ourselves until the … Continue reading →

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Friday no flash

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Erin

It’s been one of those weeks — actually, it’s been a pretty busy month, with back-to-back proofreading deadlines followed by being sick all of this week (because October and November, I always get attacked by the multi-week cold), plus tons … Continue reading →

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Looking at the path to take

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Erin

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about work, freelancing, and writing — and money. The love of money may be the root of all kinds of evil, but the lack of it is the root of all kinds of stress. … Continue reading →

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