Author Archives: k

Modern Tradeoffs

Posted on 12 August 2009 by k

22144 22239 22254 22259 22319 22409 22459 22384 London’s grey skies greeted us with mild temperatures upon our return this morning…and those grey skies echoed our mood. We had an incredible time visiting with everyone in the States and it … Continue reading →

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Kayaking in Croatia

Posted on 16 July 2009 by k

22071 So. I’m weird with birthdays and present-giving holidays in general. I don’t like them. They freak me out a bit and no matter what, I always cry. I don’t really know why, but it’s been this way so long … Continue reading →

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Nice Day for a…White Wedding!

Posted on 24 May 2009 by k

21849 Our friends Mike (one of G’s coworkers) and Alex were married this weekend in Beccles…near Suffolk. We had AMAZING weather for our trip to this little riverside town and were able to enjoy a run along the river, an … Continue reading →

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Champagne!

Posted on 10 May 2009 by k

Heading to France is like heading home. It’s relaxing and easy. Sometimes France gets a bad rap, but for us, France is heavenly. The people are amazingly friendly and helpful (when you make an effort to know them), the food … Continue reading →

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Art Class Casualty

Posted on 4 March 2009 by k

Clumsy hands struggling to open the white paint tube while holding the palette. End result: Black suit pants splattered with white paint from the knee down. Both legs. True and proper splatter…not streams or lines. Have to admit it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Slippery Slopes: An Alpine Adventure

Posted on 25 February 2009 by k

21424 Yes. They are, indeed, slippery at this time of year. We flew in late Friday evening and upon arriving in Salzburg, found ourselves in a winter wonderland. SO MUCH SNOW, everywhere. We had a great time catching up with … Continue reading →

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Valentines at Kew

Posted on 20 February 2009 by k

21360 With all the uncertainty at work and the general grey weather, things have been just a bit down here. So, to change the tempo, we celebrated Valentines with a Champagne brunch at home (complete with stuffed french toast) and … Continue reading →

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