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Month: August 2019

Adjusting to the Dog Life

August 31, 2019August 27, 2019 Kate

Adding a new member to your family is always an adjustment. New babies bring sleepless nights, new feeding schedules, and some pretty spectacular messes. Plus lots and lots of new ‘gear’ that takes over your house. It turns out that adding a dog to your family follows exactly the same patterns. For the few first… Continue reading Adjusting to the Dog Life

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In Praise of Farmers Markets

August 24, 2019August 21, 2019 Kate

If there is something that more perfectly encapsulates the magic of small town living than a weekend farmers market, I don’t know what it is. To be fair, farmers markets certainly aren’t unique to small towns. When I lived in Pittsburgh, there was an abundance of markets. Each borough seemed to have its own and… Continue reading In Praise of Farmers Markets

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A Bid for Freedom and a Merry Chase

August 17, 2019August 13, 2019 Kate

You know how they say you should be careful what you wish for? After a few days of idyllic dog ownership, I found myself thinking that I had expected more column fodder from the canine, but that life was calm and serene and lacking in drama. I wouldn’t call it a wish, per se, but… Continue reading A Bid for Freedom and a Merry Chase

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In Which We Get a Dog

August 10, 2019August 6, 2019 Kate

Well, it finally happened. The children wore me down with their relentless requests, huge eyes, and earnest promises of responsibility and helpfulness. We bought a dog. More accurately: we adopted a dog. Thanks to the wonderful efforts of the local humane society, we were matched with a sweet rescue dog who had recently graduated from… Continue reading In Which We Get a Dog

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Stepping into the Spotlight

August 3, 2019August 2, 2019 Kate

I was a hot mess at my daughter’s drama camp showcase last weekend. This didn’t really come as a surprise, given that I’m well-known for my ability to cry at the drop of a hat. Happy endings, sad endings, stirring music, celebrations of human resiliency, and anything involving puppies can set me off. But there… Continue reading Stepping into the Spotlight

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