Category Archives: summer

21
Jun, 2005

the man in the moon

a few nights ago, as i was walking home from the corner store, i looked up and saw the man in the moon “clear as day.” his features were a lovely shade of blue and he looked just like one … Continue reading →

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20
Jun, 2005

taking the dog for a roll

yesterday on the bike path, i saw a kid standing on his skateboard while his dog ran on a leash beside the path (pulling the kid along). i had always thought this would be a fun idea, but i think … Continue reading →

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17
Jun, 2005

strawberry freezer jam

this morning, the mom and i and the kid went berry picking. strawberries to be specific. this was only my second time to ever do u-pick and it was a first time for me to pick strawberries (other than a … Continue reading →

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16
Jun, 2005

cool summer evenings

now that i’m a “northerner,” one of the things i really love is cool summer evenings. cool enough oftentimes that i now understand a clothing product that had mystified me before: the lightweight “summer sweater.” last night i had supper … Continue reading →

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15
Jun, 2005

morning running

today ran 2 miles before work. it was still cool and a bit damp outside–so much more invigorating to run in! also nice: the feeling all day of knowing i’d already exercised.

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12
Jun, 2005

sunday all to myself

today’s happy things: the satisfaction of knowing i’ve biked 45 miles today–my longest single day mileage yet this year! tuna salad sandwich with pringles (the pringles are requisite for the nostalgia factor) finally making progress on a re-finishing project that’s … Continue reading →

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11
Jun, 2005

a short bike ride with a friend

we were going to bike to paoli, but when her knee started twinging less than 3 miles from the start, we chose a much shorter route. the shorter route, however, allowed us to see big fireflies with black wings and … Continue reading →

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11
Jun, 2005

sweet peas

i’ve decided that nothing much beats cool, early summer mornings walking around the farmer’s market before the crowds arrive. granted, some of the vendors were still setting out their wares, but there’s so much duplication that i don’t think i … Continue reading →

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11
Jun, 2005

kitty kisses

so my man is gone for the weekend at a frisbee tournament and i have the house to myself (plus the kitties and some spiders). maryann (“my” kitty) generally tends to stay away from the basement even if everyone else … Continue reading →

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11
Jun, 2005

otters!

who knew i would like the otters so much? yesterday, i went to the free zoo that’s less than a mile from my house. i’ve lived in this town for almost 4 years now and although we went to the … Continue reading →

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