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perfect surprise

Posted on April 9, 2018 by thirdstoryies

M and the girls surprised me with this planter that I’ve wanted for ages, and my sister and family gave me a gift certificate to a favorite nursery to purchase a plant to go in it. I went with something else in mind – something shorter, with broad, variegated leaves. But then the girls spotted…

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heads down

Posted on January 9, 2017January 8, 2017 by thirdstoryies

Big day coming up – January 20th. And I’m not talking about the inauguration, I’m talking about a distraction from it. The 20th is the day we hand over so much of our work to someone else. (Choirs of angels singing.) We are tired, and it’s only going to get worse before it gets better. I will…

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admiring: Hamilton, in all its glory

Posted on October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 by thirdstoryies

Since the Broadway hit Hamilton is a frequent topic of conversation in our house – to the point that the seven-year-old will bust out lyrics like nobody’s business – “Hey guys, I want to be in the room where it happens!” – I thought I’d highlight a few fun things we’re considering for holiday gifts…

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