Song Lyric of the Day: So keep your eyes set on the horizon / On the line where blue meets blue / And I would let that silver lining / Where I know it’d find you soon Rachel Platten / “1000 Ships“ I’m writing this at 11:30PM because this is…
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Dear Coraline: Month 9
*This was originally to be posted Thursday, June 23, 2011, the day you turned 9 months old, but thanks to a massive storm, power outage, an even worse storm, and other various disasters since then, it’s been delayed until now. Dear Coraline, As of 1AM this morning, you turned nine…
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Walking to Fight Cancer
In a few minutes I’m leaving to head downtown to the World’s Fair Park for my 10th American Cancer Society Downtown Knoxville Relay for Life, my second as event chair. If you’re so inclined, I’d greatly appreciate a donation in support of the fight against cancer. I’m walking in honor…
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I’m Not Dead Yet
Song Lyric of the Day: Furry walls can take you on a magic carpet ride / Furry walls surround you till you got no place to hide / Let your furry fingers be your guide / Furry walls turn out the light / Furry walls please stay the night Infant…
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Dear Coraline: Month 8
Dear Coraline, As of 1AM this morning, you turned eight months old. I’m not sure exactly how much you weigh right now, but you’re definitely growing. I suspect you’re around 18, maybe 19, pounds now and are starting to outgrow some of your size six months clothes. You now fit…
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Mother’s Day 2011: My First
Song Lyric of the Day: In my daughter’s eyes everyone is equal / Darkness turns to light and the / World is at peace / This miracle God gave to me gives me / Strength when I am weak / I find reason to believe / In my daughter’s eyes…
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Addressing the Monkey on My Back
Song Lyric of the Day: You never use words you can’t afford / A house of cards and it’s a sign / So wait up / You never get nervous anymore / So wait up / You never get nervous anymore / What did you want me to say? Tokyo…
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Dear Coraline: Month 7
Dear Coraline, As of 1AM this morning, you turned seven months old. It’s hard to believe you are now past the half-year mark. You’re approximately 17 pounds, approaching 18, and are starting to fit into clothes sized nine months. You still wear size 3 diapers, which I expect you’ll be…
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Hopping Into Easter Weekend
Song Lyric of the Day: Ain’t going back to Barton Hollow / Devil gonna follow me e’er I go / Won’t do me no good washing in the river / Can’t no preacher man save my soul The Civil Wars / “Barton Hollow“ I’m looking forward to the holiday weekend. Work…
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Surviving Duck Duck Goose
Song Lyric of the Day: So tell me when you hear my heart stop / You’re the only one that knows / Tell me when you hear my silence / There’s a possibility I wouldn’t know Lykke Li / “Possibility“ Last Wednesday I went to the big, biannual children’s consignment…