Month: July 2014
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Comparison
Time is slow. We daydream of “home” with anticipation. We continue to prepare ourselves physically, emotionally and financially, though there are things we wish we could ready ourselves for, but we have no control over. On a late walk around the neighborhood, as the air cooled down, Conrad and I were talking about a major…
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7 years
Yes, I’ve been married that long. To commemorate this anniversary, we embarked last minute on this camping overnight adventure. The reason I do it is to get back in touch with the earth, literally. Also to test our limits, get all dirty and listen to crickets and loud birds before falling asleep. We love an…
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Pinnacles
Well, we made it back from camping in one piece. Aside from the oppression of bugs and heat, I’m convinced that you need more than one night for a proper “reset” (without the former of course). Regardless, we had a good time and it was an experience we’ll remember… The scenery was dramatic and the…
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The Calm
There is a sort of surreal quietness to our daily lives these days. I mean, once you remove the inherent stress of working jobs, financial obligations and family; those will always be around. I mean, the underlying rhythm of life as it stands at the moment. We enjoy (and are even spoiled) by the weather…
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Camping
Tomorrow we will be driving down to Pinnacles National Park to go camping. We both love to be in the outdoors, but have not made the time to really take time off to enjoy camping more than a couple of times since we were married in 2007. It’s really a great way for us both…
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Being loved
It’s a hot afternoon. Conrad and I have been sorting though boxes in the garage, getting rid of half of the carefully wrapped kitchenware and sorting through books. Mom came outside to paint her toenails. I take a break with a cold beer and I sit next to her. Conrad joins us for a little…