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A brief pause in posting…

November 17th, 2008 · 4 Comments

…our daughter was born on Thursday, and we’re home getting to know one another. Everyone’s healthy and happy. Back to regularly scheduled programming very soon.

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From my nine-year-old self to yours

October 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment

If any of you were Shaun Cassidy fans this might make you swoon and/or tear up. The white bell-bottoms! The healthy teeth! The not-all-that-bad voice! The hair! The totally unthreatening, barely masculine sexuality! Oh, Shaun, how I loved you. I had the pink flame-retardant nightshirt with a heart-framed Shaun face, “His Kind of Girl” in [...]

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Bday boy

October 2nd, 2008 · 3 Comments

Thanks for the bday wishes for L. Here’s is a Portrait of Two.

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Our local news

September 10th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Our friend Judy wrote to the Star recently complaining about their front page. Here’s what she said. Do you agree? I do, emphatically.

I wrote a letter, as many must have, about the onslaught of stories about parents committing criminal acts on and against their children. That you keep running these reports as above-the-fold, front page [...]

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Kids dig Al

August 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Here’s your chance to introduce your kids to the wonder that is Al Perry. The HoCo fest returns to Congress this weekend, and the BBQ shows are fairly kid-friendly. Saturday at 5pm Al hosts a “surf BBQ”, and then takes the stage a few hours later.
Best of all–there are free passes to the three-day event [...]

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“Hey la, my boyfriend’s back”

August 10th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Blame it on hormones if you will, but damn, this song gets me everytime. If you can overlook Mark Knopfler’s headband, you too might end up in tears.
Anyone feel like sharing a link to a song that never fails to make you get all weepy or jumpy-happy or teen-angsty?

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Travels

August 4th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Sorry about the lack of posts. We were out of town for a week–my brother got married in the great north. Twas lovely–saw elk, bighorn sheep, even a black bear. It never got above 70, I don’t think.
Things I learned about traveling with a toddler:
If you have the kid wear faux-Crocs for easier removal at [...]

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Dirty! Fun!!

July 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Now THIS sounds like Fun…
from Tucson Parks and Recreation:
Mud Puddle Party in Reid Park
This is a free event and
the whole family is invited.
When the fun begins:
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008
8am-noon
Where we’ll be:
Reid Park near Ramada 7 (next to
22nd St. entrance, near playground)
Featuring:
Pig Pen
Mud Volleyball
Toddler Mud Pit
Junior Mud Obstacle
Big Kid Mud Obstacle
Required attire:
Old T-shirt, shorts and old [...]

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Need baby stuff? Have things you want to sell?

July 25th, 2008 · No Comments

This sale sounds like it could be good. Today and tomorrow only.

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Interesting article on childbirth choices

July 11th, 2008 · No Comments

OB/Gyns and other docs talk about vaginal vs cesarean delivery, and their personal choices when giving birth…Check it out here.

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