Author Archives: jeannie

Too Long for a Tweet

Posted on May 25, 2011 by jeannie

I woke up this morning to dozens of birthday wishes in my mailbox, some from folks I haven’t seen in over twenty years. That is the strangeness and hilarity this side of facebook. My parents sang me Happy Birthday as … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Christian!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by jeannie

Yesterday you received what may be the best birthday card you’ll ever get. It’s a homemade Star Wars-themed card from your buddy, Aiden. It’s a keeper. (Although he also loves the Strawberry Shortcake card from Anna, which plays a rousing, … Continue reading →

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I Heart Earthroots

Posted on May 17, 2011 by jeannie

So, after that last laundry list of chores I posted, my sister expressed sisterly exasperation about 1) my lack of posting and 2) my current limited range of topics. Sorry, All, life’s been getting in the way. I’m still here … Continue reading →

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Optimistic Opportunist

Posted on May 9, 2011 by jeannie

My siblings arrive for a visit in approximately seven weeks. I’ve decided to try and complete one large onerous organizational household task each week until then. It’s not so much that I care what they think about my house (they … Continue reading →

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Late Spring/Early Summer Songs

Posted on May 2, 2011 by jeannie

We’re squeezing in one more late spring/early summer playgroup cycle before we break until autumn. That completes our third year! As per usual, most of the handplays and poems come from Betty Jones’ A Child’s Seasonal Treasury plus a song … Continue reading →

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African Dreams

Posted on April 24, 2011 by jeannie

My friend Jodi leaves for Africa today; she’s going on a once-in-a-lifetime safari with the San People for two weeks to experience their culture and way of living. And she gets to go with Jon Young!! (One of Tom Brown, … Continue reading →

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Letter to Christian at 2 Years 11 Months

Posted on April 19, 2011 by jeannie

Dear Christian, Well, nobody really thought we were going to get out of the two’s without some struggle did they? So a few things get broken, shirts get stained, and mama’s label-maker gets thrown off the porch – yup, you’ve … Continue reading →

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Culver City Art Day

Posted on April 18, 2011 by jeannie

Chad, Christian, my friend Ellen, and I spent Saturday cruising through the art scene in Culver City. It was quiet and on the hot sunny side. We made it through over a dozen shows (George Billis, Blum&Poe, Cherry and Martin, … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own T-Shirts (like a pro)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by jeannie

My neighbor recently had a dragon training-themed birthday party for her 4-year son (a post unto itself), which gave me an opportunity to try making a dragon t-shirt for the birthday boy (and his little brother and Christian…) I knit … Continue reading →

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Sweet Joshua Tree Wedding

Posted on March 29, 2011 by jeannie

The wedding I officiated a few weeks ago goes to show what a little thought and time can do for a ceremony. There weren’t even any guests – but the mood was reverent and meaningful, perfect, in fact. Mai Mai … Continue reading →

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