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Count Your Blessings
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I’ve missed you. Almost a year ago I took on the biggest work challenge of my life, and the 70 hour weeks didn’t leave me much time for sharing unfiltered stories from our lives here in the village. More truthfully, working that hard and stressing that much squeezed all the creativeness right out of me most days. And the few days it didn’t, my creative outlet was secret poems and advice in my “give-to-my-kids-some-day-when-they’ll-think-it’s-neat” journals.

I haven’t had that job now for two months (more on that later). I’ve been throwing everything into creating new work (more on that later too). But hey, here I am now.

Please forgive me. I hope you’ll start reading again. What have you been up to since I started my bartblog sabbatical?

 
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Posted by on January 5, 2012 in writing

 

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Gobble. Gobble.

We’re so thankful today. For life, love, and you.

And, take a few minutes to watch this video. Every moment, every breath, is a miracle. Be grateful.

 
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Posted by on November 24, 2011 in Celebrations, Family, video

 

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A Politician is Born (maybe)

We don’t know yet if she’ll grow up to be a stateswoman, but Hope wowed the South Dakota Democratic Party last night at McGovern Day. Thank you to Scott Heidepreim and Marly Prunty for being gracious and inspiring hosts to Hope, and to Senator McGovern for making such an impact in our young daughter’s life. We are so proud of you Hope.

 

Hope as Senator McGovern at the Montrose 4th Grade Wax Museum:

Hope as George McGovern

 
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Posted by on June 5, 2011 in activism, education, politics

 

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Ambatana Threads Party

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Here’s our girls showing off their Ambanata Threads aprons. Ambatana Threads is a cool little company that makes cute things. Aprons, skirts, handbags, and lots of other stuff like that that ladies and little girls like (you can buy some here). It was started by my old neighbor Steph Shumaker to help refugee women in Salt Lake City raise awareness and create jobs for themselves. Pretty cool.

Steph is home for the weekend, and she’s coming over to our house tomorrow afternoon for an Ambanata Threads party. She’ll tell the story of her refugee friends/employees and show off some of those threads at 1:30pm. Jaimie is cooking up some goodies, and we hope you’ll come hear Steph’s story. Just give us a call to let us know how many eclairs we need to make. Or RSVP on Facebook here. 

 
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Posted by on April 30, 2011 in crafts

 

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Shine a Light on the Situation

Lego Spotlight by Nathan Wells on Flickr

Spotlight by Nathan Wells on Flickr

The response from Uncle Jims Worm Farm:

“Hi Joseph, Place a light source above the container. The worms will be a little tenacious after the transit, and may try to explore the area. If you place a light source above their container, that will force them to stay put inside of the bedding material. Thanks, Jim”

Will this work to keep my kids in their beds at night too?

 
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Posted by on April 8, 2011 in compost, Kids, worms

 

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