Evie, "Does George really have to go?"  Me to Evie, "Honey, we've talked about this.  Yes.  George was a wonderful Christmas tree. We're grateful for his service and hope he {and his surprise nest of little spiders} enjoyed the novelty...

Nate and Grammie Denise roll into San Fran on the 11th of Nov.  We are... officially... ahead of schedule!  Ah yes... I remember you, old friend.  "Ahead of Schedule".... I've missed you.  You make my type A, always-wear-a-watch, show up 2...

When I was young (naive/immature/hadn't traveled), I assumed homeschooled kids were weirdos.  I'd only known 2 and they were being raised in the Jehovah's Witness religion.  They had a unique way about them.   I extrapolated that to all homeschoolers. To myself,...