Author Archives: Laura

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Laura

Happy Mother’s Day! To my own mother, my mother-in-law, my sister, my four sisters-in-law, and all the many other mothers in my life, thank you for the great gift of life that you’ve given and all the care and work … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Quote

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Laura

I saw this quote at an exhibit, “The Saint John’s Bible: A Modern Vision Through Medieval Methods” at the Walters Art Museum today.  Tina and I went there along with Flower Mart.  The exhibit features the St. John’s Bible, which … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dad!

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Laura

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! Out of respect for the aged, I won’t mention your age directly.  But for everyone else?  I’m 32 and Dad was 30 1/2 when I was born.  You do the math! We love you!

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Now I’m a real Baltimorean (no, not a Balti-moron)

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Laura

Tina and I went to the 92nd Annual Flower Mart this afternoon in downtown Baltimore, in Mt. Vernon Square.  We bought a few herbs and flowers and enjoyed the atmosphere.  In addition, I finally got to enjoy a traditional Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Laura, You’re not in Alaska Anymore

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Laura

Proof: 1.  3 days straight of 90+ temperatures, with another day of 89.  Finally, a reprieve today – and 56 feels COLD. 2. We have a garden growing, with plants to be harvested in the spring – before summer heat … Continue reading →

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Poetry Thursday

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laura

Sometimes Sheenagh Pugh Sometimes things don’t go, after all, from bad to worse.  Some years, muscadel faces down frost, green thrives, the crops don’t fail, sometimes a man aims high, and all goes well. A people sometimes will step back … Continue reading →

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It must be spring…

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Laura

I’m listening to “Do Your Ears Hang Low?” over and over through my open windows.  Anyone want to buy a popsicle with me?

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A little Alaska humor for you

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Laura

So I know that many of you, my dear readers, also read my sister-in-law, Meggan’s blog, but in case you don’t, I thought I’d share this with you.  I got SO many questions about my Alaska connections during the election … Continue reading →

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The kids

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Laura

Photo shoot for Nana with Auntie Laura’s beautiful pink scarf – there are many more where these came from if you want to see them! At ballet – Selah is amazingly serious and self-possessed.  I know this is blurry but … Continue reading →

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Opening Presents

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Laura

It seems that I’m not allowed to visit without bringing presents!  So yes, I did bring presents both from me and from Tina.  So here are some pictures of the kids and I opening the presents on Sunday night, after … Continue reading →

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