Sister is a verb

Jul 31

Sister is a verb

One of the best things I’ve done in a while is to take a seven mile walk in the woods with my sisters.  Seriously.  It was so. much. fun.  I love my sisters. We sistered each other, and I feel my Jen-ness percolating.  I hope their -ness’s are percolating too. This weekend was the first time we’d done a sister’s trip: it was suggested and...

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I refuse

Jul 24

I actually have my “-ist’s” as my favorites in my phone: my oncologist, my cardiologist and my podiatrist. My oncologist and my cardiologist operate in STAT mode most of the time: cancer and heart problems can quickly snowball so their offices absorb tons of calls and impromptu visits.  Podiatrists do not operate in STAT mode.  Podiatrists...

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Soaked

Jul 23

Soaked

The neighbors must have thought we were nuts. NanaRoz stopped by, returning with the girls after an impromptu outing.  They were armed with a stack of new library books, including a story about a little Japanese girl who makes origami animals.  In true NanaRoz style, she had then found a ‘how to’ origami book to check out too.  Following the theme, they...

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Sisters

Jul 22

Sisters

Greta was following Maren, “Sissy, sissy I want to play with you!” Maren, “Greta, I just need some time alone, okay?” Greta, “But Sissy, I want to play with you.” Maren, “No thank you.” Greta, “Sissysissysissysissysissy,” chasing, chasing, chasing. Maren, “Grrrreeeeettttaaaaa!  I need SPACE.”...

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My children underfoot

Jul 12

Our summer days are very free and fluid.  Sometimes we have a plan for the day, sometimes not.  If a thunderstorm crops up, we sit on the covered patio to watch it roll in or pop in a movie for some quiet time on the couch.  If it’s hot we do something in the water.  If it’s nice out we take advantage of one of the many outdoor play-places our town has...

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