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An extra hour to refocus

Good Morning and Happy Sunday! It's everyone's favorite time of year, the time change. I believe the girls are enjoying the extra hour of sleep that it provides today. I don't mind the fall version as much as I do the spring one. I enjoy getting the extra hour. Now, tonight when it is dark outside at 5 pm? I might feel differently about that. Sounds like it was a quiet week out east. Amanda had a small presentation and the usual dealings with her fellow classmates. We had a good talk Monday solving part of their design problem. So far, she has crushed her midterms and things are sailing smoothly. Serra received the x-rays back on her hand that...

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Sleep? What's that?

Good Morning and Happy Sunday! I know, much earlier than usual. That's what happens when you wake up at 1 am and can't go back to sleep. I even had a hard time going to sleep. It is very interesting to wake up hearing snoring and then realize it was you, as you are the only one in the room. I think I am going to be punchy by the end of the day. I suppose this gives me a good chunk of time to bake some bread this morning. What did we do this week? Amanda had a good time on Long Island even with the change in their Saturday plans. She also now knows that everyone flies out of...

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Snowballs

Good Morning and Happy Sunday! It seems Saturday is my sleep-in day as I was awake at five this morning. I believe fall is finally here. I had to close the windows Friday night and it is downright cold this morning. Does that mean I will turn on the heat? Considering it will get into the seventies today, that is a no. I will however spend the day snuggled in a blanket as I am now.  What did we do this week? Amanda had Monday and Tuesday off from classes for the university fall break. She was a good noodle and used the time to get ahead, study for an exam and prepare for a presentation. There was a bit...

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Retail therapy and big thoughts

Good Morning and Happy Sunday! Yes, I woke up at six am on the dot and decided to stay awake. Days still belong to summer and nights belong to fall. Maybe that will change soon. The skies are a lovely pastel at the moment. What did we do this week? Amanda is learning a big part of adulting. The longer the meeting, the less necessary the information you gain from it. Classes are chugging along, and she is off for her fall break Monday and Tuesday. Her plan is to get ahead on her work as next weekend is a trip to Long Island to hang out with her friend. Serra had a very short week with her fall break...

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Always have backups

Good Morning and Happy Sunday! Later than I wanted to be this morning as the cooler night temperatures have led me to indulge in sleep. I intended to get out of bed at five this morning to have some more time. My body and mind said no. I guess I needed two nights of nine hours of sleep. What did we do this week? Amanda had a bit of ear drama. The new one we purchased a couple of years ago decided to stop working. After an adrenaline-charged search around the house, I found the previous model and got it shipped to her priority style. Three days of not hearing everything had to be a different experience. She is going...

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