Tag Archives: Pictures

Spice Girl

Posted on August 15, 2010 by laurenflax

This summer my mom and her gentleman bought a house together. Over the weekend I visited them as cohabitors for the first time. Here are some things that happened. We sat outside and talked about funny things. And some serious … Continue reading →

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Misbehaving Tuesday: Get Lost Edition

Posted on August 10, 2010 by laurenflax

Today was one of the first Misbehaving Tuesdays in a while during which I really, really, wanted to run away from everything, just get completely, thoroughly lost. All sorts of obligations are crouching in wait at the end of the … Continue reading →

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Birds and Bees, Redux

Posted on August 9, 2010 by laurenflax

There are two pictures I have wanted to get all summer (in addition to a picture taking trip to Centralia, which may wait until Fall): the birdlets on the porch, and a nice picture of a bee. Today was bee … Continue reading →

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The Birds and the Bees

Posted on August 7, 2010 by laurenflax

I have been trying for a long time to get a picture of the birdlets on the back porch. Every summer there are three or four… litters? of house finches. It is a kick to watch them grow, but getting … Continue reading →

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Misbehaving Tuesday: Big Melons Edition

Posted on August 3, 2010 by laurenflax

This Misbehaving Tuesday falls on National Watermelon Day. So, in honor of this, why don’t you check out this pic of my big melons? I got them at a farm stand on the way back from Rocky Point Beach, where … Continue reading →

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Brave New Wednesday: 1854 Edition

Posted on July 28, 2010 by laurenflax

I read somewhere recently that among the five keys to a happy life are novelty and community. (I can’t remember the other three. Bummer.) The thing is, I can’t remember where I read it. It was either in Sex at … Continue reading →

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Misbehaving Tuesday: It’s All Relative Edition

Posted on July 27, 2010 by laurenflax

What a fab Misbehaving Tuesday. No work, no worries, just lunch with my family, including my cousin who was visiting from Arizona with her adorable kiddo. Kiddo is awesome, and super smart for a fifteen-month old. We were talking during … Continue reading →

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K-9

Posted on July 26, 2010 by laurenflax

Dear Jamie,* Today you are nine years old. In person years, you now qualify for AARP, twenty-five cent coffees at McDonalds, and 10% off Tuesdays at Ross Dress for Less. At least, we think you are nine years old; you … Continue reading →

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Two Things about Pictures

Posted on July 25, 2010 by laurenflax

1. Tonight my grandmother was looking at pictures from our trip to Asheville. “Who’s that little boy in the picture?” she asked. I was confused, until I realized what she was talking about. “Um… that’s me,” I answered. Likewise, I … Continue reading →

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Brave New Wednesday: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Edition

Posted on July 22, 2010 by laurenflax

On the way back from teaching yesterday morning, it occurred to me a few blocks from my house that playing with the big shiny new lens I have yet to use with my camera would be a good new thing … Continue reading →

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