Monthly Archives: June 2011

A Doozy of a Day

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

First day of summer vacation 2011 was an eventful one to say the very least. The very least. The day began with a phone call that to be honest I would rather have not received.  I mean, I’m glad that … Continue reading →

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A Watery Peace

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it. Lao Tzu  ************** It calls to him, drawing him in. Water. It washes down upon him, sending him into bliss. A half-crooked smile spreads across his face. … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

Editor’s Note: This video was orginally published in a post published early in 2011.  My intention in sharing it was to showcase my Jonas’ amazing memory.  I accomplished my goal, but there was more than one star in the production. … Continue reading →

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Frustration

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

You know what really frosts my cookies about this whole apartment/house hunting situation?  Well, here’s a list. 1.  Potential landlords that do not call you back for whatever reason. Come on folks, where has common courtesy gone?  Not only that, … Continue reading →

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Friends

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

Editor’s Note: This post is not so happy.  It’s not very chipper, and even those of you who love me most may not be very happy with me at the end of its reading.  It is full of raw, unbridled … Continue reading →

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Ricky, Raul, and Peter Tchaikovsky

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

A wonderfully, spectacular tidbit of a gem has begun to show itself in my Jonas’ play. Naming and renaming. He has begun to develop characters that will one day soon (hopefully) play parts in the elaborate theatrical productions that Jonas … Continue reading →

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Cansadisima…Dog-Tired

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Lately I haven’t been sleeping.  I’m tired, I tell you.  I’m exhausted even.  I want sleep. I crave sleep.  I need sleep. But apparently my little guy doesn’t. I’m reminded of the first days in which you bring home your beautiful, … Continue reading →

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