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Time to Write

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WOD16

Sitting down to write is a lot harder than I thought it would be. Usually I have no problem writing. I write like I talk and I talk a lot (usually with lots of hand motion). Therefore, I usually have no trouble writing. Writing has always been my therapy so you would think I would be clamoring to get to my keyboard.  Staring at a blank screen is much easier these days. Today I took my first step towards my new normal and made the conscious decision to start writing again. I got up, made my bed … [Read more...]

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Bring Your Own Plate

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Wat Arun

It is official. Our simpler life of adventure has begun in Bangkok.  You probably think it began two months ago but really only the adventure began and life was put on hold while we sorted everything out.  Now that it is all sorted, simple living has begun. And so far it has been nice. Our simple life begins by the sheer fact that we walk everywhere.  And when we don't walk, we use public transportation and taxis.  Walking means we never over buy at the grocery store.  Walking means I … [Read more...]

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Getting to Know My Kids

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Kim, Brennan & Carter

This crazy move to Thailand has given me an unexpected gift, one I didn’t know I needed and never expected. These last two months has allowed me to get to know my kids. Really get to know them as individuals, not as my children but as real people. If you had asked me three months ago if I knew my children, I would have said yes and I would have believed it. I also would have been wrong. Today, I am still getting to know my children but what I have learned makes me grateful for this time … [Read more...]

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Law Abiding – Sort Of

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After picking up Brennan from my parent's house the following conversation occurred: Me: Aren't you glad you went to see your grandparents?  It made them very happy. Brennan:  It was fine but what is the big deal? Me: Family is everything and you need to cherish these relationships. You never know when you may need the help of family or good friends. Brennan: I have no intention of using my family connections. (sigh. Here we go again).  I think I may go into politics. Me: … [Read more...]

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Forced Family Time: Solar Eclipse at The Grand Canyon

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The Grand Canyon was designated as one of the best spots to view the eclipse.  So in my infinite wisdom, I decided we would go to The Grand Canyon (about 1:45 away) and watch the eclipse. Never mind that it was a school night or that I spent the last 5 days in a sleep deprived state while arranging a silent auction, we were going and we were going to have fun! When both of the boys wanted (yes, wanted) to go, alarm bells started to go off but nothing was going to thwart my fun. So off we … [Read more...]

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