Due to some unforeseen drama in my life (beyond the normal dramatic levels), my brain is not functioning at its regular stunningly-large capacity (now I sound like my husband), so rather than try to reign myself in, I will simply present to you, good people, a hodge-podge of thoughts. 1. Another one bites the dust. […]
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My Son Is On Underwear Patrol
So, my son’s been on underwear patrol lately. Yes, you heard me. It began at a school meeting, where a lady sitting two rows in front of us had a good twelve inches of underwear “peeking†out over the top of her jeans. I was trying to concentrate on hearing the speaker, but out of […]
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Blueberry Picking One More Time
Oops, we did it again! Kinda like Britney Spears, except not. We had so much fun blueberry picking last time that we decided to try it again. This time, my daughter and I brought along my more loquacious half, which made for interesting picking, as I’ll explain in a minute. Last time, our goal was […]
To a Faithful Family Hammock
Late last night, my hammock bit the dust. Well, technically, you could argue that it’s hanging on to life by a thread. Sorry, I’m not really a fan of puns, but that one was just hanging so thick in the air here that I had to do something with it. This faithful hammock has been […]
Crab Dip for Breakfast?
Yummmmm. This is some seriously good crab dip. I’m a firm believer in the adage “You have to learn the rules before you can decide how to break them.†I definitely broke the rules this morning. My husband, the creator of the crab dip, will likely want me to point out that this crab dip […]
Beach Changes, Part Two: Composition
Another thing I learned from living on the island is how dramatically the composition of the beach can change. For example, I once assumed beaches had a static sand to shell ratio that was determined solely by locale. Now, I realize how dynamic the shore can be. Some days, the sand is relatively clear of […]