Tent Land: Swoon 48 I was part of the “go entertain yourself” generation. Saturday cartoons were over by noon, all day sports weren’t yet a thing (especially for girls) and museum or zoo outings were special occasions. We filled our time figuring out how to fill our time. We arranged our own playdates and plannedContinue reading “Tent Land”
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Family Stories
Family Stories: Swoon 47 Does your family have certain stories that get told and retold? Lore that is based on some bit of fact…but who knows how much is true. There are a few tales I heard again and again growing up. Some have photographic evidence, which makes them a bit more accountable, but allContinue reading “Family Stories”
8 Days a Week
8 Days a Week: Swoon 45 When I was little we were asked to write paragraph on what we wanted to be when we grew up. I wanted to be a mom. Why? Kids were fun, I liked to cook and craft…besides, dad came home kind of grumpy most days, mom danced the meatloaf toContinue reading “8 Days a Week”
Bath Time
Bath Time: Swoon 36 When I was young I loved bath time. We had a huge tub, probably from the 40s, before water conservation was even a thought. At some point glass walls and a sliding door were added, creating an enclosure. We would fill the tub to the brim, and close the door, creatingContinue reading “Bath Time”
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