Last weekend, Mary Frances and I enjoyed the State Fair. She took her 4H Photography project and competed in the Digital Editing division.
We made the most of our day. And the most of the fair.
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Category: kids
Words
I haven’t been able to post as much recently. And many of you kindly drop me emails, texts, and comments asking how our family is coping with our precious little Becky.
Well, consider the following words that I have actually spoken during the last two weeks.
Read More »Zoom Gloom
Becky is 7 weeks old. She is more alert these days and developing quite the personality. Sometimes her little face captures my feelings exactly.
This is how I feel about remote learning.
Read More »Camelflodge
We interrupt our regular broadcast for the following announcement.
This channel had been heavy on the Becky storyline the past three weeks. Today, a piece featuring Greta.
Read More »The Sabre
Ever since I can remember, my dad stored a military sabre at the back of his closet, a relic from a bygone era. Dad attended Marist College High School in Atlanta, Georgia, in what was then an all-boys military academy. He graduated in 1958, the Adjutant of the Battalion at his school.
I doubt Dad ever imagined that his sabre would see the light of day again. He kept it for sentimental reasons. And because it’s hard to donate a weapon to Goodwill.
Read More »The Silver Lining
I’ve posted several times about the adversity surrounding teenage drivers and their tendency to drive too fast and hit things. I’ve even included some practical advice regarding auto insurance.
But Angela sent me something recently that warmed my weary parent-with-teenage-drivers heart.
Read More »First Day
Today was the first day of school for my grade school kids.
Technically, it was an orientation day. They split the kids according to the alphabet just for orientation. Today and tomorrow are for letters N-Z.
Read More »Get Your Kicks
The team of doctors treating Baby Ocho and I have advised me to do everything possible to prevent pre-term labor.
They forgot to mention the absolute necessity of avoiding my teenage drivers.
Read More »Summer Storm
The last week has been full of family, a much needed distraction at this time.
Rocky and Miffy spent a week with their cousins. My dear sister-in-law Miriam invited them to her home in the midst of all the heavy news around here. If the pictures are any indication, they had an absolute ball at Camp Miriam.
Read More »Bueller? Bueller?
I’ve been MIA the last week or so. It’s been a busy time for our household.
Last week, Greta, Angela, Michael, and I traveled to Notre Dame to move the girls out of their dorms. It was a surreal experience.
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