so particular

Are you someone that enjoys being particular about details in life? I have this collection of old Whole Foods market bags from back when they would offer a new design often. They were irresistible to me. I had to carry…

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horses!

Do you have times in your life when you run in a certain direction? At first, it’s just an interest. And then you get deeper and want more and more and… you go for it! About 10 years ago, I…

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a pause

You’ve seen this image before . (Now it adorns one of my new carryalls.) But really: you’ve seen this before. Jumping high and fast and …. am I one person or three people? and … can I keep going and…

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oh mom

I wanted this : b leaf … put on my NH license plate. And now, more than ever, I love that idea. All these intense opinions/beliefs flying around. Just: be a darn leaf. Do you agree? This morning, I was…

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my sandbox

Do you recall a favorite activity as a child? Perhaps a large mound of sand that was deposited in your backyard and refreshed annually? A blank slate where you could create your own world? I remember hours and hours spent…

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oh wow

Are you ever caught off guard by something you’ve done? My new tote bags came back today and I was surprised by how pleased I felt. Mostly by the color. How it moved. I’ve been creating art now for how…

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heart reset

Don’t you treasure time with your loved ones? For a few days, it’s just my son, Samsun, and me. His wife Amanda is at Bread Loaf, enjoying the fellowship of other talented writers. Nothing going on, here at the lake.…

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where was I?

Hunter and Lynn and Artemis left this morning. Which means the 4 year old is no longer here, keeping the tempo UP! And distracting me full time from thinking about anything more important than being 4. Amanda is away. It’s…

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playplayplay

WHEN, tell me when it ‘s not a good time to play??? Is there such a time???? I don’t think so. No. Absolutely not. If it’s not robots, it’s jump rope. Or chess. Or playing on the dock, in the…

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