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Growing Older with Duran Duran
Read More: Growing Older with Duran DuranYesterday morning, in a caffeine-charged, spontaneous moment, I bought last-minute tickets to see Duran Duran in concert. As I clicked “purchase,” I felt a mix of longing for my youth and anticipation about how I would feel when I attended the concert as a much older “grown-up.” What I thought would bring out the teeny-bopper…
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Life Lessons
Read More: Life LessonsIt has been seven days since I last posted here. When I set out to write more regularly, I didn’t account for a few things: 1) we would adopt a new puppy, 2) getting ready for Christmas would be time-consuming, and 3) it’s an absolute joy to watch a puppy acclimate to our home. That…
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Longevity
Read More: LongevityIn our backyard is a mulberry tree. It doesn’t bear any fruit, but it gives us a ton of shade during the summer months, when temperatures regularly climb into the high 90s and sometimes higher. It’s a familiar presence, reliable and useful. What’s strange this year is that it has barely shed its leaves. It’s…
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Returning to the Camera
Read More: Returning to the CameraIt’s true that when you don’t use a skill for a while, you easily forget how to use it. Years ago, I took three photography workshops with Keith Skelton, a super-talented, funny, and accessible instructor. As a new photographer, I learned about framing, lighting, and patience, especially when capturing landscapes and doing street photography. His…
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One Week In
Read More: One Week InOur home is even tidier than yesterday; things are in their places, and JoJo is slowly learning to adapt to our schedule. It has been a week since he arrived, and every hour we learn more about this sweet boy and his behavior. When we take him outside to do his “business,” he wanders around,…
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Done
Read More: DoneI didn’t write a full post today, but I did manage to check off many tasks on my to-do list. It felt good to clear off my desk, water the plants, fold laundry, all the adult chores we must tend to. By completing these things makes me feel closer to finishing out the year. I’m…
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Holiday Moments…Lost
Read More: Holiday Moments…LostToday started with a pretty sunrise and the hope of possibilities. This is the week when Christmas cards arrive from family and friends in matching holiday PJs and cute Santa hats. Feeling inspired, I thought we could grab our four-legged babies and shoot our own digital Christmas cards. My reality did not match my level…
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The Five of Us (Again)
Read More: The Five of Us (Again)The night before meeting JoJo, I was tucking Butters into her blanket while Lonnie lay nearby, relaxing. It was a peaceful moment for all of us. I turned to Jay and asked, “Do you think that if we get a new dog, this will be our last night of peace?”“I hope not,” he said. “Should…