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Saying true things

My mom died in April. It was unexpected in a complicated way. Dad has Alzheimer's. He's in the early stages, and we all mostly pretend it's not happening, at least with him. But he can't drive anymore and I manage... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2024 at kiwords

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Stitch Fix #4! What to do?

Okay, guys, I need ya'll's input here. Unlike the other times, I have not sent back the scorned items yet. I cannot decide. Give me your wisdom, oh friends inside the computer. Oh, and the reason I'm hardly ever looking... Continue reading

Posted Nov 24, 2018 at kiwords

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Stitch Fix! #3! Because I forgot last month!

Okay, let's get this thing done. I think I'll start with the most awful one, so we can only go up from there. Don't you just feel sorry for me right now? You winced, didn't you? It's okay. This deserved... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2018 at kiwords

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Okay, FINE! I added a picture of the front of the sleeveless shirt. Youll see. Oh, youll see (she said, darkly). Also, HI HI HI, Swistle!

Commented Aug 29, 2018 on Stitch Fix #1 at kiwords

Stitch Fix #1

I posted something on Facebook about getting my first Stitch Fix, because Clay was funny. And then my friends HOUNDED me to let them see pictures. So mean. Somehow this seems like a safer place to post these pictures than... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2018 at kiwords

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Kira: 0. Females with attitude: 2.

So first of all, I have to tell you about what happened with the deer. There were about six deer milling around in my front yard the other day. I don't care if deer want to hang out in the... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2017 at kiwords

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Mostly unseen

This afternoon I was out in the garden, ripping out the wilted remains of plants. It was beautiful and warm and golden outside, the temperature in the sixties, late day sun slanting gold across the yard. But that's all changing... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2017 at kiwords

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Just beginning is almost the same thing as ending

This morning I took Sophia to her first day of third grade. She slipped her hand out of mine and ran ahead to exclaim hellos to her friends. Parents stood around and chatted while kids swarmed around us. Then the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2017 at kiwords

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Love for him

Everyone I know who used to blog and doesn't anymore says the same thing: growing kids. When kids are little, it's easy and lighthearted to talk about their lives. When they get older, it gets unbelievably more complicated. When kids... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2017 at kiwords

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Pictures to keep

A few weeks ago Raphael asked me if I remembered what hand he smashed in the window when he was 3. I puzzled over it, closed my eyes and tried to picture the scene, dithered for a while, then said... Continue reading

Posted Jun 26, 2017 at kiwords

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In the Service of Life

Every spring I experience two cravings. One is to paint my fingernails. Apparently (I discovered while hanging out around on campus) people don't paint their own fingernails anymore. I can't fathom the time and money required to get manicures that... Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2017 at kiwords

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Most improved

About a month ago I met with a professor to arrange to be registered for the capstone course for my degree. Capstone, baby. Like, the last one. The one you take in your FINAL SEMESTER. I'm in, by the way.... Continue reading

Posted May 16, 2016 at kiwords

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New classes - first impression

Math Class Hey, I don't think this will be too bad. I think I can do this! I mean, I wouldn't say that I'm excited about it, but this is math for...my people. Writing Class Love. Love this. Love love... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2016 at kiwords

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Cheryl, this comment made me cry! In the best possible way. Im so glad youre enjoying your classes, and so glad for both of us that it turns out that life goes on longer than I expected when *I* was 18!

Commented Jan 20, 2016 on Fairly okayish! at kiwords

Fairly okayish!

Tomorrow I start classes again, and so today I had planned to get everything I need to accomplish out of the way for the next four months. I didn't quite manage it. But Sophia's lunch is packed for tomorrow, and... Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2016 at kiwords

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Weird/not weird

Let's play a game, shall we? I'll tell you a little something that is happening in my life, and you tell me if it's weird or not. Okay? Okay! Sophia's first grade class has been talking about the idea of... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2016 at kiwords

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I love Lu lunging for her carrot like an ill-mannered jerk of a horse. Love love love her. My dog is ridiculous for apple bits. Like, whenever I'm cooking anything, she stands next to me being pointedly hopeful, but if I'm cutting up apples, she actually whines. She would totally lunge for my apple if I had the poor judgement to sit down in front of her with one. Dogs are weird. Good call on French-ish's part, texting you. After all, I hear you're one of the three hottest women in the area.

Commented Jan 11, 2016 on Hot B in da howse at Bye Bye, Pie!

Happy birthday, dancer!

Commented Jan 8, 2016 on June is not dead at Bye Bye, Pie!

I love your sweater so much. I had a rough day, so I pulled out my ancient, grey, mottled sweater that I really should retire. But it's my comfort sweater! I was looking at it sadly, wishing I could find another sweater so wonderful someday. It would never, ever, ever occur to me to make my own. I would be so very bad at that. Never. Ever.

Commented Nov 11, 2015 on By their works you will know them at Light and Momentary

College 2.0

Saturday morning Tre packed up his car, gave hugs all around, and left for College 2.0. That car there? He's been working ridiculous hours as a shift manager to earn enough to buy that car. When he brought it home,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2015 at kiwords

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Back to school

The summer is waning. Have you noticed? The light is thick and golden in the evenings, and the grass in the front yard is turning crisp and tawny. Sunflowers bob beside the road. This portion of summer is like the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 28, 2015 at kiwords

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Torrential life.

You guys, Typepad just made me sign into my account, that's how long I've been gone. I hate that. But then again, I hate everything tonight, because I just got home from a trip to take Tre to orientation at... Continue reading

Posted Jun 24, 2015 at kiwords

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Friday was a busy day, but aren't they all? With Max and Sophia's school years finishing up, I seem to be expected to be somewhere always, and don't forget the extra special performance tomorrow! Yeesh. It's a lot. Of course,... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2015 at kiwords

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