Monthly Archives: July 2009

And good times were had by all

I think Katherine liked having Sarah and Lisa visit.  With two “aunts” around she got a lot more attention than with two measly parents.  And I liked that S&L made her laugh for ten minutes straight! Erin

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School preparations

This fall I’m going to be teaching a course on non-linear narratives (stories that don’t unfold in chronological order), and, after much agonizing, I’ve finally settled on a reading list: – Short stories by Borges – Einstein’s Dreams, by Alan … Continue reading

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Truly lovely

We made the most of the gorgeous day by taking Katherine for a hike at Watkins Glen, home of shallow pools, deep gorges, and two places where you walk behind (or, as the erosion continues, underneath) waterfalls.  Katherine seemed a … Continue reading

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Roommate fun

My college roommates, Lisa and Sarah, were here for the weekend to meet Katherine and let me indulge in some girl fun (Sydney made himself scarce).  We hiked Treman State Park (where I somehow got us off the path, leaving … Continue reading

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Wow. Just wow.

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and giggling

Katherine really likes the mirror by the changing table. And she giggles when adults act like idiots: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjXtrMTX3IE]

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smiling

As a general rule, Katherine immediately adopts a sullen stare when a camera comes close, but we did manage to get this very short clip of her smiling a while ago. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvjehQ3WkJU]

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old photos #2

And  here are a few pictures from our not-entirely-happy visit to Acadia National Park. First, a gorgeous view of the rugged coast and out onto the Atlantic from one of the mountains: I’d heard that there was great birdwatching to … Continue reading

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old photos #1

I’m not sure that anyone in our house counts as trigger-happy, but we have taken more photos than our blog would suggest recently. So, time to post some backlog. Here are two photos of Katherine enjoying her Nova Scotia grandmother … Continue reading

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Let the race begin

Katherine turns three months old on Friday.  She is wonderful, no question about it.  But after three months of only a tiny bit of school time, it’s time for me to jump back into work.  And what work: – I’m … Continue reading

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