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All you zombies playing golf
Here’s the song reference. When each member of the tribe was a wee baby, being fed with bottles, Manie used to take charge of the dark-hour feedings. His solicitude had two motives, he explained;...
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The wild coastal ragweed grows among the fading berries
Here’s the song reference. As she does every few weeks, Grandma made the tree hour trek to our little town to spend time with us and the grandbabies. The days we have long awaited have finally...
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These shall not be forgotten years
Here’s the song reference. After a chaotic weekend, it’s always a pleasure to have a mellow day on Monday, with no plans that involve dashing hither and yon. Yesterday was such a day; although even...
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Black vultures, if you please
Here’s the song reference. One of our favorite features of homeschooling is the freedom to go wherever the tribe’s curiosity takes us, insofar as learning is concerned. While we have a daily...
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Bang your head
Here’s the song reference. Our kitchen is slightly less orderly than usual at the moment, perhaps because our dishwasher decided to resign a bare two months before we’re supposed to be moving. I have...
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Compliment without caveats
The ladies over at Scary Mommy have had some remarkable postings lately. I would strongly encourage all of you to read their latest, “About Children with Down Syndrome.” Every life matters, friends,...
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I say a little prayer with you
Here’s the song reference. All the tiny people were awake and active before Manie left for work yesterday morning, a somewhat unusual happenstance, as the boys usually sleep until around 8:00. This...
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Fly me to the moon
Here’s the song reference. First, let me share my customary Father’s Day greeting, to wit: To all the fathers who hold their children in their arms, to all the fathers who hold their children only in...
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She will sing, sing a new song
Here’s the song reference. We homeschool year-round, taking breaks of a week or two when they seem warranted. Quite honestly, when we try to take longer breaks, Beanie gets weepy and starts asking...
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The girl with the broken smile
Here’s the song reference. If you’ve never been here before, click the links. Back in the brave year 1982, my Dad was living with one of my cousins and her husband after my parents’ divorce. Cousin...
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