Category Archives: trip down memory lane

07
Mar, 2008

fresh!

have i ever told you that one of my first jobs was a summer stint at a local juice shop?  it was a hop over my back fence and a few blocks to walk to work every morning.  this was … Continue reading →

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23
Feb, 2008

surprise!

i love little (nice) surprises!  the other day, when i got to work, there was an inter-office envelope in my mailbox (not unusual) with a box of chocolates and a thank you card from a co-worker (very unusual!).  what a … Continue reading →

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21
Feb, 2008

rearranging the furniture of his face

mr. happy stuff has taken to wearing facial hair on a regular basis these past few years. i think it’s because no one at his job cares whether or not he shaves and maneuvering a razor around one’s face isn’t … Continue reading →

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17
Feb, 2008

the long-anticipated coffeehouse

when i was in college, two of my favorite regular campus events were “coffeehouses” and “hour afters.” coffeehouses were generally the more casual of the two events, but other than that the format was the same–music + food + friends … Continue reading →

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11
Oct, 2007

silly swears

(not my photo) the other day, one of my co-workers was trying to balance the cash drawer and was getting frustrated and i overheard her say, “oh, sugar beans, booger beans!” and it made me laugh. it also reminded me … Continue reading →

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07
Oct, 2007

reunion weekend

ok, before i go into any details about the reunion, i just had to show you this pink pearl apple that i ate on my way out of town.  just look at the color of the inside of that thing! … Continue reading →

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01
Apr, 2007

i’m baaaack!

okay, i’m finally back and more or less recovered from my whirlwind trip and i thought you might like to see some pictures of the baby. let’s see how he’s doin’…. oh, he’s gettin’ sleepy. shhhhh….. if we’re quiet, maybe … Continue reading →

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09
Feb, 2007

3 graces

in my afternoon storytime, there are only about 10 families that rotate in and out whenever they can, but 3 little girls who come regularly are all named “grace.” the first time i noticed the coincidence, i thought that perhaps … Continue reading →

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03
Jan, 2007

sweet salty sour

tonight for dinner i had one of my family’s favorite food combinations: smoked sausage, sauerkraut and sweet rice (rice with cinnamon and sugar and milk). i also added green beans for a bit of vegetable (although i suppose sauerkraut could … Continue reading →

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28
Nov, 2006

a very exciting thanksgiving holiday

i wish i had time to tell you about our thanksgiving break–we had a great time visiting family, but so much happened and i’m feeling pressed for time today, so here are some highlights: –a young cousin (from mr. h-s’ … Continue reading →

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