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Sound of the crow

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“Tree pose, everyone,” instructed Dawn.  “Hands in prayer position in front of your heart.”  My balance is getting better, I smiled to myself.  From tree pose, everyone inhaled their arms overhead.  Everyone looked like a sturdy oak.  Everyone but me.  … Continue reading →

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Room for three

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

The not-so-little baby pushed his way into my heart and lap.  The Bug, the oldest, composed and sang a song for us — You know I’m on to you, You know I’m on to you,  You’re stealing my heart from … Continue reading →

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Luxury suite

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

The Bug and his dad went on a Father-Son campout last night.  I’ve “pretended” to like camping most of my adult life, but to be honest I think flush toilets are just about my favorite invention. One week after Cheezy … Continue reading →

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Things you shouldn’t say at a baseball game

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Cheezy and I showed up at Hot Wheelz baseball game last Saturday.  While the pitcher found his groove and the outfielders found their mitts (lots of walks and dropped balls), Cheezy and I chatted. “What’s the count?” Cheezy asked as … Continue reading →

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Ducks are cocky

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“Hey, Mom, let’s go to the gym,” Cheezy said while I visited in Utah this past weekend, “I’ll train you.” As we turned the corner, two ducks stepped off the curb in front of the car.  “Ducks are just too … Continue reading →

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Favorite quote of the night

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Last night I celebrated another Mother’s Day with my girls.  The grandkids love being with their Aunt Coco.  Her sense of humor is a little lot quirky.  (I have no idea where she gets it from.) The Bug found my … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day goes to the dogs

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Surrounded by breathtaking mountains, under a blue sky with white fluffy clouds, with a few hours to spare on this perfect spring day before my flight home, Hot Wheelz and I gathered up Bruce and his friend, Jack, and headed … Continue reading →

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Mother’s adventures

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

You’ve heard the saying, “nothing ever turns out like you plan.” Nothing could be truer than the plans you make as a parent. I hadn’t planed to raise four young children in a single parent home.  I hadn’t planned to … Continue reading →

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Up, up and away

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Long hours, too short of days is my life lately.  The upside is that the family vacation to Costa Rica is paid for.  But even with the next goal – a resistance spa – in mind, the seven-day-a-week, twelve hour … Continue reading →

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The sounds of yoga

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

I’ve come to recognize a few sounds in yoga — not the graceful whoosing from one powerful move to another or the relaxing chants.  More like the ceremonial cracking of my knees or the faint sound of my grateful body … Continue reading →

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