Monthly Archives: September 2008

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Posted on September 16, 2008 by Deanna

The state of my suitcase. Itineraries, schedules, airplane fuel tanks (we hope). The sky and house with hints of smokish, fuscia-tinted air. Westley’s stomach, as always. He snits about, skittish (how do animals always know?). Here’s to hoping he and the dog eat their own food. My heart:loved ones near and far face physical and … Continue reading →

Posted in life, more to this than meets the eye, reflection, travel | 4 Comments

what a blogger wants

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Deanna

I wasn’t sure for a long time why I did this. My second reaction to blogging, after my daughter set up my account, was that it looked like writerly fun. (My first reaction had been, “Journaling online, how sad”.) Later I waffled. Doing posts took energy I might be wasting in the long run. I … Continue reading →

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treffpunkt

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Deanna

Today’s title, as I learned today, means “meeting place” in German. September’s here, and I find myself meeting new situations while reflecting on the summer now (sigh) behind me. This coming week I get to prepare for a trip to the land where treffpunkt is a common word. Tim and I leave in nine days … Continue reading →

Posted in life, travel | 14 Comments

quiet

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Deanna

“Yeah, it is quiet, except for the mosquito buzzing in my ear.” So said Kay, as she and I walked the forest path near my son and his friend. As usual, I’d forgotten to pack bug spray. Our trail took us past several small lakes. Some rippled, some sprouted grass like an unshaved chin, and … Continue reading →

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in his element

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Deanna
Posted in family, outdoors | 4 Comments

Lil Huffy, old haunts, new gizmos

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Deanna

Different exercises meet needs different ways. Tim put together a bike for me from, of course, garage sale parts. We’d saved a cushy seat from my last bike (I love that cushy seat). My “new” steed eagerly complied when I invited her to spin me up the bike path.She has hot pink cables, but I … Continue reading →

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