Category Archives: memories

Saturdays

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Dawn King

When I was a kid my parents had a list of chores that had to be done Saturday mornings.   The list was generated after we were in bed on Friday nights, and awaited us on the kitchen table when we … Continue reading →

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Blueberry mist

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Dawn King

My aunt called me the other evening and suggested we meet midway between our homes and pick a few blueberries.  While it’s still blueberry season. It’s been so hot.  Oh yes, I think I already told you that, but anyway…it’s … Continue reading →

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Morning discoveries

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Dawn King

This morning I went out to the attic over the garage to look for an empty box that I could use for my brother’s Christmas present.  I figured it made sense to wrap it up here in the South and … Continue reading →

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A new day

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Dawn King

Early this morning I was sitting on the deck looking out at the lake.  It’s the first morning of my entire 3 week stay that hasn’t dawned sunny and calm.  This morning the lake has little ripples on it and … Continue reading →

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Life lessons learned from water-skiing

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Dawn King

When I was a kid we lived on a largish inland lake and we’d go water-skiing most summer evenings after Dad got home from work.  We had a little blue boat with a 35 horse power outboard engine and all … Continue reading →

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Celebrating

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Dawn King

I celebrated the 4th down here in Alabama with family and friends.  And a whole lot of boating, swimming and eating. When we were kids we lived on a small inland lake and always took our boat out to watch … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Dawn King

My Aunt (Dad’s sister) found some old family photos, and gave me this one of Dad. What a serious little boy; wonder what he’s thinking about? Maybe he’s considering what he’ll be when he grows up.  What choices he’ll make … Continue reading →

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A river, more peonies and…Shakespere?

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Dawn King

My Friday afternoon began with a bit of canoeing in Ann Arbor on the Huron River with my Aunt B.  We canoed from the canoe livery in town to just below the Barton Pond dam.  They said it was two … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day flowers

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Dawn King

My Mom loved flowers – any kind of flowers – but mostly she liked wildflowers.  You know, the kind you’d find on the side of the road or in the woods, or peaking out from behind rocks in the mountains, … Continue reading →

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Springtime, breakfast on the deck, and an Anna Quindlen book review

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Dawn King

We’re sitting on the deck, Katie and I, this lovely spring morning.  I’m rocking and eating my cereal, she’s lying at my feet.  I’ve brought a book out to read, Zada Smith’s White Teeth, but to be honest I’m still … Continue reading →

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