See gulls?

Yesterday James and I walked to Peet’s in the afternoon. James: “Wow.  Why are there so many birds in the sky?” Jaimie: “I don’t see any birds.” James: “See all those white birds, way up there?  How can you not see that?” Jaimie (squinting to see tiny white specks, literally…

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Free Parking

Growing-up, I distinctly remember a time in high school when my mom was constantly lamenting the car insurance bills.  I don’t really know how it was possible, but the number eight sticks in my mind.  Eight?!  We had four drivers… can my memory possibly serve me correctly? Let’s see.  I…

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Copilot

Jake’s car seat has been facing forward for quite some time now.  He loves it because he’s part of the conversation… and he’s like a little king in his backseat thrown, declaring, proclaiming, and decreeing his every thought. Frankly, I’ve been ignoring the majority of the important comings and goings…

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