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Beyond Words.
Monday afternoon, as I completed my taxes, I was preparing to write about what was going on in my family’s lives, the amount of busy-ness I have going these days with track and gymnastics and zoo stuff and finding a good activity for Max and coming to grips with the fact that even my smallest Read more
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Making the best of a mess.
On the first day of school, after all of that preparation and shopping, two of my kids did not make their bus. I hate it when I think I’m prepared and the execution goes oh so wrong. There were several things outside of my control, but it still felt sucky. I didn’t let it deter Read more
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Keeping it simple.
Yesterday I did my coupons for the week. It’s been a few years, but I’m getting the hang of it. I always clipped a coupon here or there, but lately, I’ve been really investing time and thought into it. Last weekend we ate a home cooked meal that cost maybe a fifth of what we Read more
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My dad has cancer.
Today I found out that my dad has cancer. The doctors say it is operable and he has a really good prognosis. It’s something how a major illness can filter out all of the petty stuff that people normally consider very important. Read more
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