Monthly Archives: October 2009

The Daily practice

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Caloden

For the past couple of years I have been whining, none too subtly, about the trials and tribulations of being a mother to a boy teenager. It’s mostly been senseless blubbering about his lack of good decision making, how me … Continue reading →

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Swan days

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Caloden

Tonight Cassidy and I were walking hand in hand through Lowe’s while I searched for some suitable window coverings for my classroom. I hate Lowe’s, it overwhelms the hell out of me and I avoid if at all possible so … Continue reading →

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Losing

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Caloden

Tonight I spent a rare quiet with Loren while he was sitting in his computer chair, an old overstuffed thing left over from the early years of my parents’ marriage that Lo has a strange attachment to, and I was … Continue reading →

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The beauty of accessories

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Caloden

One of my favorite aspects of Devon is his love of The Costume. I use capital letters because since he was about two his attraction to something other than everyday wear has been a devoted one. I first became aware … Continue reading →

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The birth of another fine athlete

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Caloden

Last fall I signed Devon up for U6 Soccer, it was not successful in terms of athletic development. In fact, he and I were both so lax in our team ethics that he attended only half or so of the … Continue reading →

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