Author Archives: jeannie
Cruising with the Family
[Posted in Bar Harbor, Maine in a little laundromat off Cottage Street. Headed to Bridge Street next, where we hope to walk over to a little island while the tide is low. This town is quiet and quaint. My parents … Continue reading
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Grunion Run 2011 or How I Found Myself on the Beach at Midnight Chasing Fish
It’s grunion season. Grunion are little silvery fish who like to ride high tides up the sand, mate, lay eggs, and then flop back into the sea. We happen to live near beaches where this happens. Since the grunion like … Continue reading
Posted in beach, SoCal attractions, south OC
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My Secrets Of Adulthood
In the midst of family visiting this week, I woke up with a start this morning and realized July 1 was a paperwork deadline for a $50 bonus. That’s TODAY. I have Christian down to nap and am busily writing … Continue reading
Posted in homeschooling, Not Back To School Camp
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I Swear I’m Not Controlling…
Well, maybe I am.* Here’s my suggested schedule for when my brother and sister visit next week. But truly, these are suggestions and totally up for revision and spontaneity. It’s just that I find it reassuring to work with even … Continue reading
Posted in family, food, los angeles, san diego, SoCal attractions, south OC
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Not-Back-to-School Camp
Something I’m excited about, but haven’t had much chance to talk about (because my sister and brother are arriving in a week! yee-haw), is Not-Back-To-School Camp. I’m working there this year (again). I’ll be an advisor, which is like being … Continue reading
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Prom in 2011
Things have changed since 1986 when I went to my high school prom. Dresses are shorter, heels are higher, and apparently it is now all the rage to execute a creative way to ask your date to go. These are … Continue reading
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Awards Ceremony Thought Bubbles
There are 150+ kids with academic distinction (3.5 GPA or higher)?! This is going to take all night. There are 78 valedictorians (4.0 or higher)?! I am proud of Bella for being a valedictorian, but this is going to take … Continue reading
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Rockin’ Dudes
Sorry for the pain that the post on Christian’s accident may have caused you. I didn’t consider the alarm I would cause in other people’s minds in the midst of my own worry. Thank you for all the concerned emails … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Holden, music, youtube
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He’s Going to be Okay!
We made our first emergency room trip with Christian today. Is there nothing worse than your own child being hurt? I can’t think of anything that would hurt me more. I’ve been at the La Leche League conference in Newport … Continue reading
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After Christian Goes to Sleep
Chad and I watch movies. This year I’ve resolved to keep better track of my movies as I am often asked for recommendations. Or at least, I enjoy giving recommendations. Check the tab above to see lists of my previously … Continue reading
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