Monthly Archives: October 2012

After The Storm

Posted on October 31, 2012 by bridgetstraub

I was taking a walk this morning and the weather could not have been better. There was blue sky as far as the eye could see and the air was not yet hot, it wasn’t cold either, just perfectly pleasant. … Continue reading →

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Spooktacular Happiness Tuesday #67

Posted on October 30, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is a trio of gossipy ghosts. “Oh, no, he didn’t!” “Girl, I believe he did!” Happiness is settling on a costume and then sewing it yourself. Happiness is even more decorations. And, last but not least, happiness is all … Continue reading →

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Silence Really Is Golden!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Do you hear that? It’s silence, glorious silence. No hammering, no nail guns, and no shouting back and forth! I love Sundays, because it is the one and only day of the week that construction cannot take place. It is … Continue reading →

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Sore Losers

Posted on October 25, 2012 by bridgetstraub

My daughter Tessa has played sports since she was four years old, and over the years we have dealt with a lot of coaches, nearly all of whom have been good sports. Occasionally you come across someone who is too … Continue reading →

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Are You a Game Player?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by bridgetstraub

I am not. I’ve played my share fair of Candyland, Trouble, and of course there has been the occasional game of Monopoly, but overall I don’t do games. My kids do and so do a lot of people. Now the … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tuesday #66

Posted on October 23, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is the ebb and flow of water rushing in and out. Happiness is a tray of delicious caramel apples. Yum! Happiness is a hug from your dad after your soccer match. And, last but not least, happiness is  stopping … Continue reading →

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I’ve Ruined My Daughter

Posted on October 22, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Ruined, I tell you. It’s hideous! She can’t even put her hair back in a ponytail. Never mind the fact that she has put it in a ponytail and worn it that way ever since this tragedy occurred, because it’s … Continue reading →

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Angels

Posted on October 20, 2012 by bridgetstraub

I have always had a thing for angels. I’m sure it’s rooted in the catholic upbringing I had. I remember we had a painting (well, a copy of a painting) of a little girl praying with an angel watching over … Continue reading →

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Where Did everyone Go?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by bridgetstraub

I know things ebb and flow, come and go, etc. but in the last week or so my numbers have been really low when it comes to people reading this blog. At least, that’s what WordPress is telling me when … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tuesday #65

Posted on October 16, 2012 by bridgetstraub

Happiness is art that sparks your imagination. I saw this at the chalk festival a few years ago and incorporated it into the art work that one of the characters in “If By Chance” does. Happiness is a perfect rose. … Continue reading →

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