Monthly Archives: June 2008

The new library branch opens!

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Dawn King

Early his morning I drove down to Ann Arbor, picked up my aunt and went to the grand opening of a new library branch of the public library I worked for when I was still in school. This new and … Continue reading →

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OMG

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Dawn King

Ten yards of wood chips were delivered this morning. This looks like a LOT of wheelbarrow trips. Wish me luck.

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5 miles

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Dawn King

This morning as I walked the dog out for the morning paper the intense color of the delphinium near the mailbox hurt my sleep deprived eyes. I had stayed up past 2 a.m. playing retrieve the squeaky toy with the … Continue reading →

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30 minutes

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Dawn King

So somehow I am registered for the 10 mile Crim run and the Brooksie Way half marathon.  The Crim is the 30th of August, the half marathon is Oct 5.  I’m now officially in training, and I have to say … Continue reading →

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Something no one has ever seen

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Dawn King

Once when we were kids, getting ready to carve our Halloween pumpkin, Dad told us he was going to show us something no one had ever seen before. We waited in anticipation as he sliced the top off the pumpkin, … Continue reading →

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Another nature report

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Dawn King

This evening I found a turtle laying eggs in my berm. Of course when I came too close to take her picture she pulled her head in.  But I’ve been watching her from inside the house, and she’s very busy … Continue reading →

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After the rabbit…

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Dawn King

Once Katie and I got settled back in after the rabbit and the rainbow we got another evening visitor: Which of course caused more commotion. It’s going to be a long night.

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Rainbow Katie

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Dawn King

If Katie hadn’t been barking at a rabbit this evening I would have missed the fact that it was raining while the sun was shining. So I would have missed this: The rainbow was over my neighbor’s house, across the … Continue reading →

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Evening adventures

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Dawn King

At home alone in the evening I am attempting to read “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot Diaz. I’m also half listening to the evening news. And I’m studiously ignoring Katie who is by the back door … Continue reading →

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Eagles and Dads

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Dawn King

Earlier today I attempted to write a post about Father’s Day and my Dad. But the words were flat and unworthy of him, so I put it away for awhile. Instead, Katie and I went to Springfield Oaks, a park … Continue reading →

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