Very Proud Mom

Posted by on Jan 31, 2009 in dish | 0 comments So I’m watching a movie earlier when I realize that my son is explaining to his two friends about one of the pictures on our refrigerator–the one of our terrific San Francisco friends Jeff and Bill. Of course, I stop listening to the screen and really tune in to the 11-year-old boy conversation.Let’s just say most 11-year-old boys ’round these parts aren’t that...
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Wrap It Up

Posted by on Dec 31, 2008 in dish | 0 comments mimi will not be changing her middle name to “Nostradamus” anytime soon. On January 1, I made the following predictions:Florida will not get hit by a major hurricane despite Apocalyptic reporting from The Weather Channel and nearly every Florida newscaster drawing breath. – Right on the money. Go me! Second career in meteorology!Hillary Clinton will win the Democratic...
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Florida, For Real

Posted by on Dec 30, 2008 in dish | 2 comments Pretty, aren’t they? These are two of the Spanish horses from the wild herd roaming Paynes Prairie. Nice day spent with the rents, all the grandkids, and lots of walking and nature. Not a bad way to see out the year.
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Merry Christmas!!

Posted by on Dec 25, 2008 in dish | 0 comments For those of us who never experience a white Christmas, a little snow, courtesy of Currier and Ives:Enjoy a restful and blessed holiday!
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Leaf Peepin’

Posted by on Oct 12, 2008 in dish | 1 comment mimi père and Wicked have lived in the mountains for seven years now, and this is the first time we’ve visited in the fall. Leaf peepers, the locals call those of us who slow down traffic and wander about agape. But can you blame us? Check these out:Autumn. Le sigh. I have a sudden urge to go read some Keats.
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