Category Archives: Photo of the Day
The Tooth Fairy’s M.O.
What does the Tooth Fairy do with all those teeth? Laurel, age 6: (speaking in a lisp, as she just lost a front tooth this morning) I think that the Tooth Fairy umm, when we lose our tooth, she takes … Continue reading
Photo of the Day: Missing Tooth!
Laurel’s front left tooth had been dangling loosely for a few weeks. She literally lost it last night while she slept, and we have no idea where it is. We’ll write a letter this evening for the Tooth Fairy, who … Continue reading
Posted in Journal, Laurel Milestones, Photo of the Day
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The Hair Saga, Continued
My husband and I each cut 10 inches of hair off our heads. And we still have what most of mainstream society would call long hair. So, how do we feel about being shorn? In a word? Lighter. Last night, … Continue reading
Every End is a New Beginning
The last few days have reminded me just how close autumn is. The temperature dropped in that dramatic way it sometimes does in late August, a temporary respite from a blindingly hot summer. Still, the 60s temperatures signal an impending … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Journal, Photo of the Day
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Project Simplify: The Failure
This week, I fail at being a conscientious reusing/reducing/recycling citizen. You can take away my GREEN card. I am sorry, Mother Earth. Give me my time out. Make me stand in a corner. I’ve been a bad girl. My ambitious … Continue reading