As it turns out, I have a lot to learn about packing my daughter up to go anywhere more than 5 minutes away from home. This weekend was the PNW Highland Games in Enumclaw, Washington. We go every year. Every year we get sunburned, eat greasy food, and listen to really loud music - and [...]
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Gem looks so cool in these shades.
Read MoreAs I write this we are sitting outside at a table with an umbrella. Next to us is a fountain; the soothing sound of falling water is occasionally punctuated by the squeals of toddlers splashing, and kicking, and soaking themselves. We are just feet from a gardening store, plants and flowers spill out onto the [...]
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Aurora Bridge, Seattle One year ago: After Sunset
Read MoreI love the Beatles. I can't think of a better way to introduce my daughter to live music than a Beatles cover band. The music is bright and upbeat with out all those saccharine qualities that drive me nuts about so many childrens' programs. And did I mention that I love the Beatles. How lucky [...]
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contemplating returning home for my 20 year high school class reunion in Palmer, Alaska and the changes facebook has made to the way we interact with each other
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