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“Camping – the art of getting closer to nature while getting farther away from the nearest cold beverage, hot shower and flush toilet –Author Unknown.” We have cleverly managed to avoid actual camping for the last three years of Cub Scouts. But, you know, there’s only so far you can get with that tactic. So […]
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Oh, note the panic on Bella’s face. She’d heard that there were going to be fireworks at the rodeo. Yes, feel free to acknowledge the fact that there’s plenty of daylight left. And don’t forget to conclude that she is just like her Mama. Be prepared is our shared motto. Never too early to be […]
posted in: Balance, Things We Do, Things We Love
In our Biggest Little City in the world, one of the biggest little pieces of news is our new Triple-A baseball team, The Reno Aces. They have a wonderful new ballpark right in the middle of downtown Reno and for Father’s Day, someone pretty darn wonderful (hint: it was none other than me, gentle reader) […]
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Oh, we had such a fun day at Oakland Zoo . I mean it started out great, the kids rode on the back of a large, fake turtle. We like our animals staionary and plaster. But quickly, we moved on to the tigers, which most of you know I love the most – well next […]
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http://www.musicxray.net/xrays/1569 Most of you know how much I enjoy matchbox twenty and Rob Thomas’ music in general. Here’s a link to his new single “Her Diamonds”. For me, it doesn’t get much better than the lyrical brilliance of Mr. Thomas. Also, I had my six month check up with my dermatologist today. And I’m still […]
posted in: Balance, Melanoma., Things We Love
We’re off on our Road Trip. Wish us luck. And Happy Spring Break to you all!
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“Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers today And give us not to think so far away As the uncertain harvest keep us here All simply in the springing of the year.” – Robert Frost, “A Prayer In Spring” Spring struggles to arrive in our lovely Sierras. Sure, we have a glimmer here and there. […]