Tag Archives: summer

Home in the city that so many hate

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Sometimes James and I talk about how weird it is to refer to coming back to DC as coming home.  No one seems to think of this city as home. People pass through for a six-month internship, a one year … Continue reading →

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August is over.

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

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.

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

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

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

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…

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

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

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

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.

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

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

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

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!

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

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

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

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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