Category Archives: Andrew

Tidbits from their travels.

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

Elder Son, who speaks neither German nor Norwegian: When I spoke in English to someone in Germany, they looked at me with a look as if someone had just asked them to recite the process to solve a quadratic equation … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew, Matthew, Travel | 6 Comments

My sons are traveling…together.

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

These are the same two sons who did not speak a civil word to each other until they were both out of high school. As an only child, I was unfamiliar with the ways of siblings: is this typical? Anyway, … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew, Matthew, Travel | 9 Comments

Stuff in bullet form.

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

We are in Zuni, New Mexico, to visit Elder Son and family. If you follow me on Instagram you have seen the photos from the 3-1/2 day drive to get here. A few highlights of my recent life: My car … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Andrew, Current Affairs, knitting, New Mexico, Politics, national, Polk County politics, Shawls, Travel, What's going on | 8 Comments

What’s happening? Not much.

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

Not much to say, but I feel like I should post something. I have learned from experience, however, that if I have photos the post(s) write themselves. Here goes… Elder Son and GF have unpacked nearly all their books. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Andrew, Animals, Books, Christmas, Milady, Percy, Winter | 5 Comments

Pro tip: count noses.

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

Smokey’s parents moved from Chicago to Palm Harbor FL after my FIL retired. We visited them for two weeks every Christmas; our boys never saw an actual white Christmas (Day) until they were 11 and 6. Generally, we drove the … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew, Smokey, Stories | 7 Comments

Stuff in bullet form.

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

We are making an unscheduled road trip to Sioux Falls to deliver my 1998 Volvo to Elder Son and GF. This should make his move more pleasant. 2 adults + 12-yo girl + 120-pound dog + cat + luggage in … Continue reading →

Posted in afghan, Amanda, Andrew, Animals, knitting, Motorcars, Rural life, Smokey, Squares | 6 Comments

Graduation #6*.

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Elder Son graduated from his family medicine residency last weekend on Smokey’s birthday. Younger Son went with us to Sioux Falls to observe and celebrate. That evening we went to a Brazilian steakhouse for the traditional celebratory dinner. Neither Smokey … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Andrew, Food and Drink, Matthew, Smokey | 8 Comments

Road trip!

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Elder Son graduates from his residency program this weekend, so we are off to Sioux Falls. It’s a six-hour trip one way, more or less, so that means… NEW PROJECT! Ahem. Yeah, I already have a portable project OTN, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew, knitting, Scarves, Yarn | 5 Comments

Elder Son recommended an Icelandic group that he thought I might like.

Posted on April 16, 2017 by

He was right, but not for the reason he thought. See the lopapeysa in its natural habitat!

Posted in Andrew, knitting, Music | 2 Comments

Roots and wings.

Posted on March 19, 2017 by

Elder Son will finish his residency in family medicine in June. Last weekend he was flown to New Mexico to interview for 3-4 days at the Indian Health Service medical facility on the Zuni reservation there. His best friend from med … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Andrew | 3 Comments