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Are we too far into April to post a status update?
April 2012 Status Update: Sitting….at the green desk. I moved it to a different corner of the room so that I’d be able to look out the window while I write. I really like this point of view. The natural light is pleasant and I can hear my wind chimes. Say, that reminds me. At…
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March 2012
We celebrated an anniversary: Karl’s parents’ 40th! We celebrated a birthday: my firstborn turned 13. The boys and I competed in an orienteering meet, a VERY fun adventure. We visited my lovely grandmother. We made a few more visits to the orthodontist. We prepped the patio for spring, planting flowers, vegetables and herbs, and building…
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How NOT to rappel
Turns out that rappelling is not like riding a bike. When you let about 20 years pass between your rappelling adventures…well, one’s brain, hands, and feet could benefit from a short refresher course. I thought, Oh, I’ve done this a couple of times. No big deal. I took a deep breath and leaned backwards off…
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Last night’s visitor
Recently the temperatures have been unseasonably warm. This has resulted in the early emergence of all kinds of critters and flowers. Last night, we enjoyed a visit from a young…amphibian. Benjamin and I went outside to set up his rain gauge when we found this little guy peeking into the living room. The big question:…
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Thankful Thursday
I am thankful for the beautiful weather we are having today. Unusually warm and pleasant (81 degrees!), I almost cannot believe it is February. We’ll probably have some severe weather tonight, but I can worry about that when it comes. Right now, though, I am enjoying the sound of my wind chimes and the sunshine.…
Leslie Wiggins 