Monthly Archives: June 2008

Mrs. Carry or Mrs. Scary

In keeping with our recent collection, now a brimming 11, of tiny toadies, we have added a truly scary invertebrate to the mix. She's a wolf spider , about two inches across including legs. That is to say she could … Continue reading

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Mr. Lumpy and the Smooth Brothers

We have the most astonishing good fortune when it comes to toads. Maybe a month ago, Isaac was gouging a hole in the garden with the "jet" setting on the hose, when he discovered a wonderful little hop toad. Or … Continue reading

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Underprivileged Drudge

Recently a well-to-do lady I know described someone else as "not some underprivileged drudge who can't afford help." Since then, although the remark was not directed at me, I've been unable to get that particular phrase out of my head. … Continue reading

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Elias on the signing/talking border

I wouldn't want you to get the impression that just because I tend to write more about Isaac there's nothing going on with Elias. On the contrary. He's quite a little spitfire, a handful, and does it all while looking … Continue reading

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Bee Stung Hitler

A while back, we were driving along in the car and Isaac piped up from the back seat, "Mommy, what if Hitler were stung by a bee and yelled, 'I'm hit! Oh, lawdy I'm hit!'" The young Dada-ist, with his … Continue reading

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Back to Vassar

I just got home from my 20th reunion at Vassar. Class of '88– woo-hoo! I've gone to every reunion along the way, thus returning to my heyday at regular five-year intervals for noursihment. I do LOVE it there. Heavenly! It's … Continue reading

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