Category Archives: family

The time we went to Julia Pfeiffer Beach

Most impressively, I wrote that title without even looking up the spelling. Big Sur, Julia Pfeiffer Beach trail from r.g.munoz on Vimeo. finally edited! enjoy….

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Momento

Grasping each moment. Paying attention to my loved ones. Loving my family. Appreciating my life. These are actions that I try to take every day. Stopping in the midst of a busy day to say “I love you”, to offer … Continue reading

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getting dirrrty with it

So allo, you. Long time no see, eh? Tis been a bit busier than usual round these parts. Mommy’s been working on this and that, cooking up a lil bit of gardening with a dash of exercise and a heaping … Continue reading

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Big Enough for the Four of Us

Making a small house work for four people takes some time and effort. One must be conscientious about what comes in the door and not be afraid of letting things go once they have served their usefulness. Why all the … Continue reading

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Dazzled by my daughter

It has been a long time since I checked in with the Mutant. I missed this space even tho you can hardly tell by the dearth of entries. Life has been busy. A few days after the calendar new year … Continue reading

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exhausted and exhilarated

I am at the point of exhaustion yet I feel exhilarated. We have officially entered the home stretch of this bout of childbearing and things are progressing smoothly. I feel very fortunate that (thus far) both of our pregnancies have … Continue reading

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Mutant Radio, vol. 1

Recently, through series of events of unknown origin, I learned that a 2nd cousin is a fairly well known blogger. Or rather, I learned that this fairly prominent blogger is my second cousin. He has a unique, artistic but intellectual … Continue reading

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Its in the blood

A week ago today, a beloved uncle passed. He epitomized the artistic spirit and talent, wild nature, and unfulfilled promise that are the hallmarks of my family. That last part, I know, is a somewhat harsh thing to say, but … Continue reading

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my young bride, why aren’t you keeping with you all the ones who really love you?

Sometimes it feels like life is a pair of wild horses that drag me through my day. Today we got started at 11:50 am. Wade remarked ‘All right, getting the day started at twelve!’. An ambiguous statement, no? So I … Continue reading

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Generique*

Ah, lovely days off. Today has been one of achievement. Wade painted and painted and painted and all of the remaining complex woodwork is now a beautiful shade of ‘cottonball’. The inside of the house is dusted, mopped, and vacuumed. … Continue reading

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These are the days of his poop.

I have a few ideas for entries, but so many are thoughtful and require my focus for a few hours so I can pound out something more substantial. Judging from the title that inspiration typed out, this looks to be … Continue reading

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Reunion Video

Hope you like it!

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