Avoidance: "An Act Or Practice Of Avoiding Or Withdrawing From Something"

... like ironing, cleaning out dressers, organizing sewing rooms, making absent teenagers' beds, sweeping...

You know.

Housework in general.

It would help to practice avoidance of the computer at such a time as this...

And When You Start Reorganizing The Book Shelves...

You know it's been a slow week.


Micah's been at camp since Monday, so that's made it quieter around here. 


I didn't think I'd notice his absence too much, since he generally sleeps until noon and then spends all afternoon on the downstairs computer.


But it has been quieter.


The highlight of the weekend was reorganizing the book shelves.


They've been colour coded for a year. Today we re-shelved them according to genre.


It would appear that I lean toward Classical British authors and mystery. The mystery is also predominantly British. Tolstoy and Dostoevsky have a good chunk of shelf as well.


It was interesting to see what where our eclectic tastes in literature lie. 


Besides the brief furniture moving episode that followed the book reassigning, it's been a fairly relaxed week.


I'll work on the whole summer non-blogging ennui thing so my next post doesn't have to be titled "What? It's Already Been A Week Since My Last Blog Post?!"


Must be time to start getting ready for bed.


The frogs are singing and the coyotes are yipping.

Did I Mention That It's Good To Be Home?

There were some flashing clocks, indicating at least one power interruption while we were gone,

And the cuckoo clock had long since wound down,

But the house was still standing and the plants have never been so regularly watered.

We were away for eleven days. Did you notice I was gone?

Eleven days, eleven nights.

Five nights, all together, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Five nights, all together, in Broadview, Saskatchewan. One night in McGregor, Manitoba.

Let me recap:

We left home Monday, July 6, and drove to Saskatoon. Tuesday we drove to Prince Albert for the day, then back to Saskatoon for night. We spent Wednesday catching up with Saskatoon, and left Thursday for Broadview. We were in Broadview until the following Monday, when we drove over to McGregor. Tuesday we went to Winnipeg, then back to Broadview for the night. Wednesday, after lunch, we drove back up to Saskatoon. Thursday we caught our breath and spent one last day in Saskatoon. Friday earlier than morning we packed up and got to Prince Albert in time for 8:00 dental appointments. After lunch we headed for home.

I think this is why it's good to be home.

It was good to meet with many of our friends and relatives in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. We even got to see Thomas for a few hours when he met us in McGregor.

But

I think I've had my fill of city traffic, sirens and heat and humidity for the summer.

I missed the frogs and the birds and watching the weather roll in across the fields.

Speaking of which... there are some rain clouds moving this way, thunder and lightening and all, so I should wrap this up and get ready to unplug in preparation of power surges....

But did I mention that it's good to be home?

It's Good To Be Home

It was very good to catch up with family and friends,

And the Broadview donuts and Venice House pizza are still worth the
trip,

And the back is straight and the teeth have been cleaned and mended,

But

It's good to be home.

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The Heat Goes On...

We're still around.

 

At my parents' in Broadview since Thursday evening.

 

Company and canasta make the heat and mosquitoes bearable.

 

Looks like we'll be heading out on Monday to catch up to Randall's Mom in Manitoba; we'd miss her completely this trip, otherwise.

 

I should head to bed. Maybe a cool shower first.

 

Just thought I'd try to sneak in a little update on my way.

 

Cheers!

 

--
Lauralea Friesen

Phone: 780-352-8113
 www.lauralea.ca
 www.lauraleacooks.com

Day Three Begins

Hanging in Saskatoon today. A good day in the old hood yesterday-
encouraging visit to the chiropractor, catching up with some friends &
fun with Hillary.

Now we're off to find bagels & coffee.

Let the day begin!

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He's Too Smart By Half

Last minute before bed checking of the email reveals a cryptic message
from The Man; if I send a message to a certain email address that he's
set up it will immediately be posted...

I guess this is the test...

"...Plaid... Plaid... "

Is it coming through loud and clear?

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