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Author Archives: Laura
Earthquakes…you’re not in Baltimore anymore! (and babies!)
This morning, around 5:15, I partially woke up enough to feel an earthquake shaking the house. Meggan came down a few minutes later to use the computer and find out how big it was and so I woke up enough … Continue reading
Back in Anchorage – and exhausted!
Hi all! I’m back in Anchorage after three days of dip netting and camping with Eric, Meggan, the kids, Jon, and Leah from which I flew directly to camp to counsel for a week. (Go to Meggan and Leah’s blogs … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, family, friends
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Mt. Marathon
For a few laughs, head on over to my sister-in-law’s xanga to see a video of my sister Rachel and I “running” Mt. Marathon! I WON!! P.S. For those of you non-Alaskans out there, Mt. Marathon is a mountain outside … Continue reading
I arrived, I’m safe,
I love my family, and Jonas has gotten so big and so adorable!
Posted in Alaska, family
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A reminder
This is Laura, reminding herself to go find the 3-part NPR series about the development of language when she gets back from her trip. You all could go listen too if you want to! I heard just a bit of … Continue reading
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Homeward Bound
Tomorrow, at 1:03 pm I take off for Chicago and then Anchorage for a 5 week vacation. I don’t guarantee that I’ll be posting much, especially since I will be with my two most faithful readers/commenters! But I’ll try to … Continue reading
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ASP
I had a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful weekend with my friends at my reunion. We laughed and cried and all three of my friends shared that they were pregnant – two of them due within just weeks of each other! If … Continue reading
Off to the Realm of Power
In a few hours, I’m leaving for DC to spend the weekend with my dear friends Cara, Christie, and Danielle. We’re going to the the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the American Studies Program – but what we’re really going for … Continue reading
Posted in friends, school
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Lauren Winner
With thanks to Meggan, enjoy this article from Lauren Winner, one of my favorite authors. If you haven’t read her book: Real Sex: The Naked Truth About Chastity, then you should (even if you’re married). It was the first compelling … Continue reading
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Wanted: A man who needs a wife who:
1. Can clean rotten wood and dirt (and who knows what else) out of a 1920’s septic tank, without falling in or throwing up (using a post hole digger, a garden rake, and a shovel). 2. Is willing to use … Continue reading
Posted in family, just for fun, travel
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Salmon and Souvlaki 