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Monthly Archives: November 2012
The Drudgery of Helping the Environment
Last week we had our first snowstorm, and the laundry drying on the line got nicely frozen. Of course, it was ultimately fine. It stayed out there for another day or so until it defrosted and dried off. But here’s … Continue reading
Posted in Family life
Tagged drudgery, eco-conscious, helping the environment, housewife, housework, laundry
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A Season of Parenting Fades
With this week’s darker evenings, the last few trees are a fiery yellow here in Santa Fe. We are slowly moving our lives inside, hauling the geraniums inside and covering patio furniture. All the things I used to love about … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged autumn with children, noticing nature, noticing seasons, slowing down, taking time for myself
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Sideswiped
All my visions for an effective and organized return to blogging got sideswiped by a horrible chest cold and laryngitis, that nailed me and two other family members. As I write this in the dark early morning, I can hear … Continue reading
Posted in Family life
Tagged being sick, halloween, illness, missed blog posts, sore wrists
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