Monthly Archives: February 2009

Saying goodbye to Aunt G.

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Dawn King

Husband’s Aunt G. died this morning. It wasn’t unexpected. But still. I can’t say that I knew her well, though she had been my “Aunt-in-law” for almost 19 years. But I knew she loved me the last time I hugged … Continue reading →

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Nothing whatsoever to talk about

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Dawn King

It’s been a quiet week in Lake Woebegone…wait…that’s another story. But it HAS been quiet here. No real storms, nothing exciting at work, no dog school. Not a darn thing to amuse you with. Or me for that matter. Do … Continue reading →

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Blizardless Librarian

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Dawn King

For a couple of days we’ve been warned that another big snowfall was headed our way this weekend. Four to eight inches they said. Supposedly it would start snowing Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and would continue, intensifying throughout the … Continue reading →

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Working at the library

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Dawn King

Tonight I was back at work at the library. There have been several days in a row where I wasn’t scheduled to work. Odds are that will never happen again, so I enjoyed the time away and had some trepidation … Continue reading →

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Honest Weblog

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Dawn King

We were tagged by Ludo to design a list of ten honest things about Katie the devil dog..er Sheltie. Katie has flatly declined to help with this list. She is patently ignoring me; now that she has finished barking at … Continue reading →

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What goes through your mind

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Dawn King

Aunt V. and I went to visit Aunt G. who is newly ensconced in her hospice room. The hospice is a very nice place, clean, quiet, large colorful rooms. But it’s still a place to come to die.    Aunt … Continue reading →

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Comfort food

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Dawn King

Today I am taking husband’s Aunt V. to her eye doctor appointment. She’s 92 and is slowly losing her vision. She can no longer paint or read very much, so TV and her bird are her primary sources of entertainment … Continue reading →

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Dog rally…and it’s snowing agin.

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Dawn King

Katie and I went back out to where we used to go to obedience and met with our agility instructor who also teaches rally. That’s where dogs (and us humans) go through a series of dog obedience drills on a … Continue reading →

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Remnants of thought from a librarian

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Dawn King

I was just sitting here thinking about how interesting it is to work at a library. How you never know what the next person is going to ask about. How fun it is once you get over the fear that … Continue reading →

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Snow snow go away

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Dawn King

Yesterday we had a day of weather almost like spring. 59 degrees and sun! And it’s been several days since we’ve been below zero. Though I know it’s foolish to think this is the beginning of spring, I can’t help … Continue reading →

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