Tag: Tip of My Iceberg
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These Boots Were Made For Walking
What began as a delightful part of a Halloween costume–one tough little cowboy–has become the only pair of shoes Scout will wear. “I need my boots!” It doesn’t matter the temperature or even the comfort level. The boots are a given. I have friends from Texas–of course–whose footwear of choice is always boots. I’ve been…
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We Are Family
My two sisters came for a visit, leaving the desert of Tucson for the humid greenery of Orlando. I hadn’t seen them for over seven months, so our reunion was fun–and funny. My little sister had visited a year ago, and I took her to the Orlando Wetlands, 1650 acres of a man-made center for…
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When In Colorado…
Colorado is a state where outdoors is another living space, People spend hours hiking, biking, skiing, skating, snowboarding, walking–anything that allows nature and humanity to intersect. Our daughter and her family have accomplished many of these activities together, and their commitment to take every opportunity that comes along is being pursued with gusto. She sent…
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Just A Spoonful Of Sugar?
Sugar is a child’s best friend. Or so they think. Back when I was little, they had a flavored powdered sugar candy called Lik-M-Aid that most parents didn’t appreciate but many kids enjoyed. It came with a stick that you’d dip in the sugar to slurp off the deliciousness. Leaving its mark on lips and…
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Historical And Hysterical
The roots of Presidents’ Day began in 1800. George Washington died in 1799, and a year later the country celebrated his birthday on February 22, a day of national appreciation and remembrance. It didn’t become a holiday until the late 1870’s, and the date was adjusted to honor other presidents, past and present, in 1971.…
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