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Teri Parris Ford

MADISON, WISCONSIN

My life as a woman, a mother, a teacher, an artist, a dog owner and a lover of life.

Interests: art, drawing, painting, reading, writing, teaching, digital & analog photography, travel, walking, mothering and general exploration.

Recent Activity

Mid May

We had wonderful work weather up until this weekend when it got cold again. The cooler weather is perfect for painting the back deck which I have found it needs to be touched up every spring to keep it looking... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Spring Watch List

Since I created a list for my winter viewing, I thought I would make a list of stuff I'm watching for every season! When I make a list like this, I become painfully aware of how very much tv I... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Mother's Day Memories

In 2005, I wrote all I wanted for Mother's Day was a pedicure. Jim took me to the Outback with the girls for lunch and we celebrated (photo included from a scrapbook scan). I'm not sure if I got my... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Weekend in Madison

I drove down to Madison on Thursday after my morning yoga class to visit with Monika for the weekend. She had a list of projects to work on. She had to work on Thursday and Friday, so I just spent... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Gardening Novice

Back in the early 90's when we lived in university housing at Eagle Heights in Madison, I rented my first garden plot. Erika and I created a garden together. She was very helpful and loved playing in the earth. She... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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April Showers

I spent the whole week in Rochester. When I'm home I have a lot of time to pick and choose what to do. I kicked off the week getting a new garage door. I made several purchases after the sale... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Saying Goodbye

It's been a rough month for Monika-- so many changes, buying her first house, moving out of a childhood home, downsizing, and this week we lost one of our cats, Marty. I think we got Marty the spring of 2008.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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April is Here

April showers are here but that doesn't mean we aren't getting snow showers along with rain. The happenings of March were somewhat life changing, so April is a welcome breath fresh air, warmer weather and calmer schedules. I had time... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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The End of March

With Spring officially here, we've been having lots of weather-- freezing rain to 80's and sunshine. It's the great thing about living in the midwest, you just never know what kind of weather you might be in for and it's... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Moving on Up!

Monika had her walk through and closing on Monday morning and I drove down to Madison with her cat (Perry, who used to be my mom's cat) later so that he would not have to wait in the car to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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The End of an Era!

It became official about 10am this morning but I will start at the beginning of the week. Jim and I drove down to Madison on Monday. It was Jim's spring break and the weather was very cooperative. We enjoyed very... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Big Changes

I love March because it means the worst of winter is over. This week we got out of the freezing temps and into the 50's on Monday but got blasted with a blizzard on Wednesday. Jim got a snow day... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Pseudo Golden Birthday

Monika turns 29 this year but there is no 29th of February. Last year she turned 28 but not on the 28th as there WAS a 29th! So the reality is she just doesn't get a golden birthday, but I'm... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Winter Watchlist

Just for s&g here's a list of shows & movies I've been watching so far this year: >>After watching The Christopher Reeve Story (documentary) I started watching a bunch of old Christopher Reeve movies. I watched Superman 1 but never... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Frigid Week

Any hope that global warming might mean milder winters in the midwest have not turned out as hoped quite yet. Arctic blasts from the north made life uncomfortable this week. We did not get quite as much snow up here... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Jim and I celebrated Valentine's with a very easy going day! Jim was able to stay home and I made us a very nice meal. We watched a movie together and enjoyed time by the fire while it snowed outside.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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It's February!

I started the month in Norfolk all alone. Jessi left for a Navy trip in Mississippi and I was needed to watch and care for her cats. She has two very cute cats and they kept me company while spent... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Week #5 in Norfolk

My second week in Norfolk was much warmer. The snow is all gone and my daily beach walks are so wonderful. I'm doing a good job of working out every morning after Jessi goes to work. I was able to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Week #4 in Norfolk

Jessi asked me to stay in Virginia for a few weeks to help her with some house projects and also to watch her cats while she is away on a Navy trip. I decided to fly this time as much... Continue reading

Posted Jan 24, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Week #3 in Rochester

I got back to Rochester on Saturday and got right back to working out, walking and yoga classes. One the very best things about my schedule in Rochester, is that I spend most of the morning at the gym. I... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Week #2 in Madison

This week was about working on the condo. I decided not to open myself up to subbing until Friday so I could get work done. I could have subbed all week had I been available! I feel the juggle in... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Hello 2025!

I'm starting the new year in Rochester, taking it easy but getting organized. I love starting a new calendar, making goals and planning new projects. There's a lot on my list of things to accomplish in 2025. As my first... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Saying Goodbye to 2024 in Vienna!

We said goodbye to 2024 with the final leg of our xmas market tour in Vienna, Austria. We stayed in the heart of the city, near St. Stephen's Cathederal, enjoying wonderful times together, lots of walking and sightseeing. I am... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2025 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Bratislava, Slovakia

After Christmassing in Budapest for nearly 5 days, we left by train to Slovakia. We had an amazing week celebrating the holidays the way Jim and I enjoy it the most really-- traveling and exploring other cultures. Having Erika and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 27, 2024 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Budapest Holiday and Xmas Markets

Jim and I have had many German holidays and we were looking for a new place to visit with excellent holiday markets for the Christmas week. Both of us had never been and wanted to visit Budapest. We invited the... Continue reading

Posted Dec 25, 2024 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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