Tag Archives: summer

August is over.

I have conflicting emotions about August. I kind of hate it, because by this point summer is so hot that you stick to everything you sit on and the humidity settles around you like a constant blanket of ick. I’m … Continue reading

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Grilling in the summer…. without a grill.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that summer is for grilling. During this fine season, we are to eat the bright bounty of the garden and crisp meat cooked outside. I could live off of summer tomatoes, squash, zucchini, and … Continue reading

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Traverse City is for the Cool Kids

So when I was at that impossibly wonderful wedding a couple weeks ago, I had an epiphany: northern Michigan is basically the best-kept secret ever.  The lake beaches are cleaner than the ocean beach, the water seemed bluer, it wasn’t … Continue reading

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Summer is…

Summer is time at the pool with Grandma or Amanda and trying to slowly lower my SPF to get the right tan. Summer is eating the first tiny ripe tomatoes off the plant because I am too impatient to wait … Continue reading

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Midwest Midsummer

In general, I am kind of a snob that thinks the South (and yes, Kentucky is totally part of it) is superior to the rest of our fine country. But I have a confession: I kind of sort of love … Continue reading

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ihave [an] iphone.

I have an iphone. Now, for most of you reading this, this is no big deal, as you have all had smart phones for quite some time. But for me, who has been using a phone that was mediocre at … Continue reading

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Bikers and Shakers

Despite the fact that many days seemed consumed with wedding errands and Pinterest inspired bridal breakdowns, I have been able to enjoy some of these early June Kentucky summer days. Last week my friend Kristen and her boyfriend Lee passed … Continue reading

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The Summer Book List!

Time to look forward to the Summer Book List! No I know that my mother is already eagerly anticipating the yard work to which I will be enslaved, and there is that whole wedding thing to plan (but seriously – … Continue reading

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The Summer Recap, i.e the Summer Reading List

I realize that teachers are notoriously a complaining bunch. Yes we have to put up with the world’s offspring, but honestly, it is a wonderful job. When I was reading about all of the teachers rioting because their pensions were … Continue reading

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Confessions

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY I WILL BE MOVING.  Sometimes life necessitates the caps lock key.  This means that two weeks from today I will have packed everything that is currently scattered around my parents house, in the basement, and across … Continue reading

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