Posted on May 15, 2009 by therealmotherlode
I really enjoy watching our ducks. We have two of them and I find them absolutely delightful to watch. But I also feel a twinge of sorrow for them when I see them plop themselves into a little bucket of water and splash around. They’ll take turns doing that since it’s such a small container. [...]
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Posted on March 19, 2009 by therealmotherlode
The following is a true (ahem—approximate) account of a day in the life of The Mother Lode.
3:30—Computer lady comes over. She is energetic and immediately delves into my computer and its various hiccups and sluggishness. I am happy.
3:35–Molly comes running in, breathless. “Caleb made a FLAME THROWER and he’s using it outside!” Caleb, right on [...]
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Posted on November 9, 2008 by therealmotherlode
Living with “The Gift” creates many opportunities for memorable moments. Like this weekend.
Jay and Daniel take a drive out of town to pick up his riding lawnmower that we stored at a friend’s house. On the way back Shiny Object Syndrome kicked in while they were driving past a flea market. (For the uninitiated in [...]
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