Monthly Archives: April 2009

Happy Birthday, Dudley!

Today is my friend’s birthday!  Since he doesn’t have a blog of his own, you’ll have to wish him happy here. This man is awesome, and even though we live several hundred miles apart, he’s still an everyday part of … Continue reading

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One of Life’s Unsolved Mysteries

Why is it that an ice cream cone created at home – with fabulous ice cream and good quality cones – is never quite as good as an ice cream cone bought at a stand? The other day I wanted … Continue reading

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A Big Day

My state senate is voting today on both gay marriage legislation and a transgendered rights bill. I’ve called and emailed my senator to let her know, on no uncertain terms, that the Chili family is strongly in favor of the … Continue reading

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Ten Things Tuesday

Randomness! 1. Ten songs I walked home to this morning after escorting Beanie and my neighbor’s son (who, not for nothing, is nearly four years younger than Bean but is nearly as tall) to school: I’m Outta Love by Anastasia … Continue reading

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Quick Hit: Break Down

Remember when I told you that I knew it was coming, I just didn’t know when? Turns out, it was African drums that set me off. Well, this time, anyway. I went to see this man and his group perform … Continue reading

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Counting Chickens

I’m putting this post up at both The Blue Door and A Teacher’s Education, because I have the same story to tell, but I’m not sure that all of you cross over. My interview ROCKED.  I left with the distinct … Continue reading

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Swirling

You know that feeling, when you’ve got a zillion things going on in your head but no one thing will hold still long enough for you to really get a good, strong grip on it?  Yeah; that’s me today. There’s … Continue reading

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Racing Beach

Racing Beach, originally uploaded by mrs.chili. We had a glorious, relaxing, and comforting visit with the TwoBlueDays. We ate, we played games, we hunted sea glass (with great success!) and we loved. A perfect little getaway.

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Road Hitting

The Chili family is heading out today to trek to the Cape.  We expect to be wrapping our arms around Poppy and Mimi by about lunchtime! I’m looking forward to the whole experience; the car ride with my family (and … Continue reading

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Coping Mechanisms

Lately, I’ve been a little freaked out that I’m not more freaked out that my mother is dying. I blame it all on her, really.  She’s the one who’s been most influential in shaping my beliefs and perceptions about how … Continue reading

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