Tag Archives: #stayhome

Happy Inauguration Day

Posted on January 20, 2021 by PB Rippey

The future is bright! Finally. Also: #catsforbidenharris

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NYE we went around the dinner table, each of us (husband, teen, me) listing anything we’d like to accomplish in 2021. Our teen shocked the heck out of his parents by stating he’d like to learn how to cook things … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown (w/Cats)

Posted on December 24, 2020 by PB Rippey

1 day to Christmas! All is calm and super bright. The kits watch for birds and sunning lizards. 80+ degrees the other day, extra dry as we experience our Christmas La Nina. Wishing for rain this winter–we could use it! … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown (w/Cats)

Posted on December 23, 2020 by PB Rippey

Two! Christmas miracles are real (see previous post)!Celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary today by ordering take-out dinner from locally owned Wolf Creek.Don’t forget to look at Jupiter & Saturn!Joyeux Noel!

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Christmas Countdown (w/Cats)

Posted on December 21, 2020 by PB Rippey

Four! Digs thinks he’s invisible when he’s under the tree. The second it’s up and decorated and the lights are on, he heads to his favorite spot. We’ll see him again next year.Joyeux Noel!

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Christmas Countdown (w/Cats)

Posted on December 19, 2020 by PB Rippey

SIX (see below)! Days 12, 11, 10, 9, 8 and 7 are missing as I was too busy for this idea to light up my brain. Better late than never? Because: CATSJoyeux Noel!

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Writing & Covid

Posted on December 7, 2020 by PB Rippey

Pulling a Trumbo.

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Note-to-Self (Pandemic Edition)

Posted on December 1, 2020 by PB Rippey

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TG Countdown

Posted on November 25, 2020 by PB Rippey

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TG: NO

Posted on November 17, 2020 by PB Rippey

11/13/2020: Booked local dog-friendly hotel room for in-laws and their pups. “TG at picnic table in park”, I said when I called my MIL for TG plans approval, which she gave. “Same at Christmas!” I said, screaming now. “All holiday … Continue reading →

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School Days 2020

Posted on August 27, 2020 by PB Rippey

Bring your pet to school day for my son’s English class. It is this mother’s opinion that my tween’s middle school is rockin’ this distance learning business. #englishteachersrule

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100% True Horror (Bad Dolls Edition)

Posted on June 13, 2020 by PB Rippey

Last night it was my turn to choose a movie. As my husband practiced the guitar (his Covid-19 learn-something-new goal) on our front porch, delighting dog-walking neighbors, the last of the day’s sun blessing his face, I spent 45 minutes … Continue reading →