Category Archives: autumn

14
Nov, 2005

whole grain breakfast

mmm…. today for breakfast i had a bowlful of steel-cut oats and a slice of whole wheat and flaxseed bread that i’d baked yesterday. it felt just a little bit fancy even though it’s very elemental food. there’s nothing better … Continue reading →

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12
Nov, 2005

eat-a-fajita

last night was our annual eat-a-fajita party. sadly, since the parents are no longer located in fajita-ville (y’know, near margarita-ville), the parties may be fewer and farther between from now on. it was suggested last night that perhaps we take … Continue reading →

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07
Nov, 2005

and yet another post on the pretty leaves

ok, i know i’ve covered this topic already, but on my morning run, i saw the most lovely composition. it was a delicate tree (the kind with a few small trunks rather than one big one) with a smattering of … Continue reading →

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05
Nov, 2005

mmmmm…..

today at the last outdoor farmer’s market of the year, i caught a whiff of fresh, kettle-made popcorn. on a chilly morning, that is the loveliest smell. i also bought half a smoked chicken–i’ll let you know how that turns … Continue reading →

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04
Nov, 2005

stripey tights!

i looked so cute yesterday because i was wearing stripey tights! every time i looked at my knees, i smiled.

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02
Nov, 2005

calico trees

the hills on my way to work are covered with trees and this last week or so they have begun to show the most beautiful colors. i think of them as calico trees–not like calico the quaint “little house on … Continue reading →

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29
Oct, 2005

falling leaves

this morning, as i backed out of a parking space, i looked down the street to see falling yellow leaves dancing through the air. it’s one of those moments that don’t happen very often and which you can’t capture on … Continue reading →

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24
Oct, 2005

annual women’s retreat

ah, the women’s retreat. my favorite church retreat of the year and the envy of all of the mennonite men. it starts on saturday morning, ends sunday by noon and it’s a time to relax (we pay camp staff to … Continue reading →

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14
Oct, 2005

gorgeous day

it’s a gorgeous, autumn day here. i biked 20 miles while completing my errands today (so i am now well over my 1000 miles for the year mark–hooray!). i woke up early and had time to be crafty. i got … Continue reading →

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08
Oct, 2005

tree stripes

this morning on the way to work, i saw four trees in a row that were the most wonderful shades of fall colors. as i was sitting there admiring them at the stoplight, i realized i had my camera with … Continue reading →

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