For me, this seems pretty reasonable.

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My Interview from Cami

I'm a little behind the curve on this, but I thought it would be fun anyway. Here are my answers to Cami's questions:These were good questions, Cami-Thanks!1. When is a time when you have stood up for yourself? Do you find it hard to do? Do you have...

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Another Year. Disclaimer: I've been swimming in the deep end. Bring your Water Wings if you want to join me...

I am getting ready to end my fifth school year of teaching Seminary. I've been all around the courses of study and started over. I found out today in two ways that I will for sure be teaching again next year. It was assumed, but nothing official had...

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Sum-up Saturday

This has been a big week. All good stuff though. Really. I wouldn't trade a minute of it.On Thursday, Evan and I got to speak at the Howard County Board of Education meeting about the previously mentioned Simulated Congressional Hearings. His teacher...

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Roses and Peonies

One of my fondest dreams is to be a real rose gardener someday. That will require a major overhaul in my character, because roses need consistent, careful, measured, routine, precise and steady attention. These are not words I or anyone else would...

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Which one are you?

Take the Quiz here!I certainly relate to her in the movie, though I make more impetuous and poor decisions than she did. I don't remember relating to her as much in the book. Hmmmm. Maybe I need to reread that one....

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New Friend

My new friend Holly and I met in person today to have lunch, knit and chat. We met through an online book group, then we started reading each other blogs and now, we have connected in person! I had such a great time. Her home is bright and welcoming...

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24

I've been feeling useless and lumpy-like I'm not getting anything done. Please bear with my attempt to reconvince myself that I actually do more than knit and read as Eric likes to (very gently) tease. Jack Bauer has nothin' on my exciting life...11...

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In the Garden again

I am actually right in the middle of working in the garden and needed a break. I've been really emotional the past few days due to circumstances beyond my control in the lives of people I love. Every experience has been heightened, both joy and sorrow....

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The Honor of Seeing Someone's True Self

I had a delightful photo shoot today. It was a last minute thing for a dear friend, someone whose inner beauty perfectly complements her outer beauty. It was a young woman in the ward, finally getting around to some senior portraits (I can relate), who...

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Happy Mother's Day

Yes, another post about motherhood, but it's okay because it is what I do. I wanted to share this article. I've seen this book around and resisted buying it because I mostly try to stick with books by General Authorities when I order from Deseret...

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In Praise of...

Another way to be grateful. These are some things I've noticed in the past couple of days.In praise of:Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. Oh. My. Gosh. If only I'd had these when my darlings were little. I use them EVERYWHERE. They are the only thing that...

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About Photography or...Life?

With the desire to move my photography to the next level, I started investigating workshops by a photographer that my friend Jeri told me about. This woman is no longer giving workshops, but in exploring her work, I found this and it completely resonated...

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More for Sara's Birthday

I really have really appreciated the tender birthday posts I've read on other blogs. Since my way of telling emotional stories is primarily through pictures, here are some images that I've collected for a letter to her that tell how I see my sweet daughter.Around...

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How Sara Celebrated Her Birthday

Sara turned 13 today. To celebrate, she got to stay home from school and go to lunch with Eric, my mom, and I. We went to The Cheesecake Factory, then my mom took her shopping. Right now, Eric has Sara and a couple of gal-pals at the theater watching...

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An Attempt at a Brief Post

I just received my son-the-senior's announcements today. His name is spelled wrong on everything. I actually have a record that I entered it correctly when I ordered them, so I've emailed and left a message with the company to see if there is anything...

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