Category Archives: Friends

Christmas Spirit Inspiration

I follow a wonderful blog, here, where I got the inspiration for this post; and then realized that during all the tearing of shiny wrappers and eating of yummy pies I don’t have that many Christmastime photos. The same blogger … Continue reading

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A Poop-Filled Construction Day

Caleb’s work decided to be nice and offer him some holiday hours. The deal: work for 30 hours and get the next 2.5 days off. He had someone cover his hours so we could take a unrushed holiday snow-hunting vacation. … Continue reading

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Trains, Reindeers, and the Grinch

I thought it was any normal Friday at school. I showed up a little more dressed up than usual because the 4th grade was doing a holiday show and their parents had been invited. I walked into a classroom of … Continue reading

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Orange Juice and Toilet Paper

I prefer my oranges straight from the skin or with extra pulp; and to buy my toilet paper single-ply, from 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and not individually wrapped. I am also not one to let free things go to waste. … Continue reading

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Apple’s Boat

His name is Apple. He moved here from Virginia Beach as an electrician to work on small boats at Harbor-Ops with Caleb. Not his choice, though he doesn’t regret it, he too is military. Caleb has wanted a truck that … Continue reading

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