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Shapes in the Park

November 2, 2016

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Nature, sculptures, and gorgeous afternoon sunlight… what more could one ask for on a fall day?

Halloween Mischief

October 31, 2016

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Happy Halloween from Sister S, Sister L, and me!

(From the look on my face, something extra-fun must have been happenin’ over to the side.)

 

 

Fashionable Family Friday: Masquerade

October 28, 2016

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These costumes are classic Halloween to me.  I especially loved those plastic masks.  I can remember staring at a wall full of possible personas when I was young, then trying on each mask for fit and sight clearance.

Window Dressing

October 26, 2016

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I love window-shopping on the town square, especially during the holidays, just to see what surprises will be on display.  I had to stop and laugh at the silliness of this one.  You’d never know it was for the ice cream shop.

Turn Back Now!!

October 24, 2016

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H and I drove past this haunted house in Woodstock a few weeks back.  It had not opened yet, but the mural told of frightening things to come.

Fashionable Family Friday: Boo to You!

October 21, 2016

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It looks like my sisters and I have covered the basic Halloween costumes with patent leather go-go boots, warpaint, scruffy hobo attire… oh, and a particularly creepy neighbor clown.

Fake Flowers, Real Bug!

October 19, 2016

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Stink alert!  It’s had to imagine that something so intricate and beautifully detailed could be so smelly when swatted or crushed.  I try to avoid stink bugs at all costs.

Making a Statement

October 17, 2016

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We’ve all got such a unique sense of who we are.  I love the contrast in mother/daughter fashion styles.

Fashionable Family Friday: Hold On!

October 14, 2016

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I’ve shared many family photos where I am holding someone in place, much like the armlock I have on my niece, J.  However, this is the first time I’ve realized that my mom had a similar firm grip on me.  Hmmm… maybe this inclination to restrain is hereditary.

A Smiling Herd

October 12, 2016

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H, his brother D, and I found ourselves in a hobby shop this past weekend looking for model airplane supplies.  While they gathered info from the salesperson, I amused myself with the dinosaurs.