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On Expectations and Sophie’s Rocks

November 30, 2009 – 10:57 pm

We’ve had no showings since re-listing our house. I’m sensing my optimism dissolve as I find myself spending less time online, looking at houses, and more time walking around, taking stock of the space we already have—there’s not much of it. Sophie arrived three weeks early. We were unprepared. Her cradle was delivered while she […]

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Thankful

November 26, 2009 – 9:26 pm

If Sophie could read and understand this list, she may not agree with all of it. But she wears her heart on her sleeve. I know when she’s experiencing joy—bliss, even—just as I know when she’s feeling quite the opposite. Today, while celebrating Thanksgiving with my family, we each said what we’re thankful for. Sophie […]

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10th OSU Thanksgiving

November 25, 2009 – 2:30 pm

This year OSU Thanksgiving was close to home—Andy and John (as well as everyone else who helped) cooked up a fantastic dinner at Riverside Lodge at Lake Isabella Park. Sophie spent a lot of time playing with Danielle and Christi. As always, peeling potatoes is a chore when dinner is for 30+ people! Sophie wore […]

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Happy Birthday, Autumn!

November 25, 2009 – 2:18 pm

Sophie and I recently went to Autumn’s 8th birthday party. Sophie was intrigued by “Duck Duck Goose” but clutched my leg instead of participating in the age-old game I insisted was much fun. While I watched Autumn excitedly open her presents … Sophie took advantage of the unused dance floor and danced all alone. She […]

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Silliness

November 25, 2009 – 2:12 pm

What? That’s not how you’re supposed to use a spoon? “If you don’t like someone, the way he holds his spoon will make you furious; if you do like him, he can turn his plate over in your lap and you won’t mind.” —Irving Becker

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Happy Birthday, Pop Pop!

November 25, 2009 – 2:01 pm

Earlier this month we celebrated Pop Pop’s 55th birthday—I can’t even count that high! First, we had dinner at Mitchell’s Fish Market. I ate most of Mom’s mashed potatoes. Once home, I got to carry all the presents from the living room to the family room. Then I got to help Nini put the candles […]

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Seven Deadly Sins

November 25, 2009 – 1:24 pm

Angel and Marty recently hosted a seven-course dinner party themed the Seven Deadly Sins. Angel’s brother, Stephen, planned the menu and cooked some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. First, greed: lobster corn dog with white truffle popcorn Second, anger: scallop ceviche alla diavalo Third, envy: artisan lettuce, walnuts, blueberry stilton and lemon vinaigrette […]

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Joy in Leaves

November 23, 2009 – 11:35 pm

“It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life.” —P.D. James

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Meeting Nolan Witte

November 23, 2009 – 10:18 pm

On an unseasonably warm November Sunday Christine, Connor and I made the trip down to Louisville to meet Nolan—Maria and Bret’s new son, and Vincent’s new brother! He’s so handsome and Maria seemed so calm, well-rested and happy—she’s amazing. Congratulations, Witte family! “It was the tiniest thing I ever decided to put my whole life […]

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Paw Paw’s Doing

November 23, 2009 – 10:05 pm

Sophie recently put these letters on the wall during bath time. We think Paw Paw is trying to turn her into a Red Sox fan on the sly. “All literary men are Red Sox fans. To be a Yankee fan in literary society is to endanger your life.” —John Cheever

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