wii conversation
So this morning, while still snuggling in bed at my mom’s house, my boy and I were talking about our plans for the week. I mentioned my his aunt “C” and his cousin “S” might be coming to our house this...
View Article6 things that make me happy
I know I’m a very bad blogger. I have owed a meme to Liz for way over a month now! Liz is a sweetheart, she’s a great writer, and she has a fantastic blog design! If you’re not reading her, you should...
View ArticleMemorial
His name was Joseph Ernest Lapointe. He joined the Quebec Regiment of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in August of 1916 and he was soon transported overseas to France to help fight the invading...
View Articleoff the grid
I haven’t been camping since I was a kid, probably around 12 or 13. For years I used to go for a week every summer with my friend Teresa and her family. Those are some of the best and clearest memories...
View Articleon camping
You don’t need to send help chocolate – I’m home, and recovering. Camping was great, for the most part. Sunapee State Park is gorgeous and has one of the best beaches I’ve been to in a long time. The...
View Articlego hug somebody today
I didn’t mean to be gone so long. It just sort of happened. Sometimes life just happens and you don’t have time to write about it. Then sometimes death happens and you don’t know how to write about it....
View Article50
This one is just for my parents. Happy Anniversary! I hope your day is just what you want it to be. I love you both so much. xoxo Annette
View Articlethe sweater
The color made you think of walnuts, not too dark, not too light. It had big round buttons, like milk chocolates in a sea of cocoa powder. The neck was high and the pockets were deep. There were...
View ArticleTaps
This morning I listened to the most beautiful rendition of Taps I have ever heard. I was at my father’s funeral. ***************** I wish I could put into words how I feel right now. I have such mixed...
View Articlethe night I fell down the stairs
I was at my parent’s house, wearing (as I now know) the slipperiest socks on the planet, and because I was hurrying, I slid on the top step fell as hard as I possibly could. Landing, of course, on my...
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