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Girls’ Day Out in NYC

I’m writing from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont (that’s really what it’s called!) where Robert and I arrived yesterday for a wedding.  We are staying on a gorgeous lake and everywhere I look the only colors I see are green and blue ~ trees, mountains, water, sky.  Truly beautiful. We returned home from our trip… Read More Girls’ Day Out in NYC

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Cabbie Conversations

Me: How long have you been driving a cab? NYC Cabbie: Haven’t been driving a yellow cab for very long. I drove a stretch limo for many years before this. Me: Oooooooh! Driving the celebrities around, huh? NYC Cabbie: Yes, ma’am.  I took Brooke Shields to her first prom, and I haven’t washed the cheek… Read More Cabbie Conversations

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Start Spreading the News…

We’re leaving today. We want to be a part of it.  New York, New York. These little town blues are melting away… That’s right.  By the time this blog post shows up in your news feed or Google Reader, Kayla and I will be well on our way to New York City along with my… Read More Start Spreading the News…

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Dear Taylor Swift…

Oddly enough, it was several several years ago in Vermont that I first paid any attention to you.  My husband and I decided to take an afternoon off and drive an hour north on a beautiful summer afternoon.  We ended up in a little cafe for iced coffee and cookies. They happened to be playing… Read More Dear Taylor Swift…

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Overheard at Whole Foods

On Wednesday morning, I drove to Whole Foods, parked behind the store, walked to our lovely, local bike trail entrance and headed out for my four-days-a-week-six-mile-run.  Typically, I can do this directly from my house, but the trail is currently under construction at my neighborhood access point. Whole Foods is only a mile from my… Read More Overheard at Whole Foods

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Gluten Free/Paleo Friday ~ Almond Butter Bars (& Summer Stuff)

Happy Friday! We’re still sort of inching toward summer here in New England, and so it’s only about 65 degrees this morning, but it’s sunny, and that makes ALL the difference. Robert is off to physical therapy for his back which has been in constant and fairly severe pain since December. (Pray for his healing… Read More Gluten Free/Paleo Friday ~ Almond Butter Bars (& Summer Stuff)

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Yogurt and Out

Kayla and I had been looking forward to some time together after being apart almost two whole weeks ~ I was in Texas and then she was in the Dominican Republic.  So, last Tuesday we ventured downtown, got frozen yogurt, and then checked out some books at the library.  There are two frozen yogurt shops… Read More Yogurt and Out

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Everyone’s Home

It seems like we have been scattered near and far this year, but today and for the rest of the summer everyone is at home, and it feels good. It’s not that I minded “the scattering.” Everyone in the Krum family had wonderful and necessary experiences off on their own, but it’s nice to be… Read More Everyone’s Home

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Growing and GOING: Right Before My Eyes

As I write this, I’m imagining a delirious Cooper getting off an airplane after nearly 24 hours of total travel time ~ and all without an iPod, which is definitely some sort of world record.  I woke up this morning praying that he would be energized and strengthened, not missing any detail of the incredible… Read More Growing and GOING: Right Before My Eyes

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Hello, Snow Days. (And School Days, Sadly.)

Today is a snow day for our entire state. Even the local college campuses are not having classes or meetings.  We’ve gotten over 6 inches so far, and it is still coming down in abundance.  Even though a snow day for a homeschooler is not quite as exciting, it still feels different and special. Here… Read More Hello, Snow Days. (And School Days, Sadly.)