Monthly Archives: May 2007

Troublesome Travels?

Is it possible to be tired of traveling but happy to visit? Wayne and I are tired. We’d like to stay in our own beds for a extended period time. Wayne wants to mow the lawn, wash the cars, and … Continue reading

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Syttende Mai

This is the Norwegian Constitutional signing day and a good excuse to close major roads in downtown Ballard. Last year, we got caught in the traffic. This year, we vowed to be causing the traffic. We’re on the cusp of … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day

I could get used to this. What a wonderful day! The weekend began with chores. We worked hard on Saturday. But, by the time today rolled around, the lawn was cut, most of the laundry done, all travel bags unpacked, … Continue reading

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Last hurrah

Saturday date night! We trialed Steelhead Diner in Pike’s Place Market. Claire in 29 weeks and it might be awhile before we’re able to have a night on the town with her and Jon. This was the 3rd Saturday in … Continue reading

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13 year reunion

My friend Caroline from college visited with her family. It’s been 13 years since we’ve seen each other, but our lives have been eerily parallel. We both celebrated out 10th anniversaries in the past month. We completed our respective postgraduate … Continue reading

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Going once, going twice

We attended the annual daycare auction. Auctions are a fine art in the Northwest, actually cultivated here as a profitable, fun way to fundraise. This is the second one we’ve been to. Last year we got an Epilogue gift certificate … Continue reading

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