Adapt, Create, Nurture, Ponder
August. When you kind of want to go to the pool but not really. When you sort of want school to start but not really. When you feel like you […]
Tag Archives: Hillacres Pride
Magic Wagon Ride
On a recent Saturday morning, I took my trusty beach wagon back to the supermarket. The first time I did this, no one batted an eye, but on Saturday I […]
Summer Spending
We are past Memorial Day and into summer, which means it’s time to figure out just how much all the summer fun is going to cost me. The town pool […]
Everything Must Go (Again)
Apparently I wrote a post with this title in 2015. Well, excess stuff has built back up again and it’s time to sell sell sell. Painting has been put on hold […]
Nice Melons
It’s a pleasant September evening here, and I’m almost all done feeling bad that summer is over. The start of school went smoothly, although the real test will be next […]
Adventure Is Out There
Aidan is 10, going on 11 this fall. He told me recently that play dates should now be called “hang outs.” He has at least 3 friends living within a […]
Return to Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
So apparently it’s been 10 years since Animal, Vegetable, Miracle was published, and there is a new edition of the book out with some new chapters! I’ll have to try […]
My Name Is Squirrel
Wednesday, end of March. Spring soccer has begun, with a chilly game on Sunday for Aidan. Sebastian has baseball practice tonight but we will miss it due to a […]
Finger-Lickin’ Good
After my sad week last week, I’m back on the cooking horse and feeling pumped! Sunday night, I made soft chicken tacos with Crock-Pot salsa chicken, corn tortillas, romaine lettuce, […]
Today I Am…
Rocking a full thrift-shop ensemble, except for shoes, coat and undergarments. Going to a family party and not bringing a dish because I was told I didn’t need to. Resisting […]
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