Monthly Archives: April 2008

Drive-thru java

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Smart Staff

I’ve seen these cute little drive-thru coffee shacks on two different trips now — in and around Anchorage and also Seattle. They look like garden sheds, only spiffed up. You’ll find them in suburban shopping mall parking lots and tucked … Continue reading →

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Time to make the money

Posted on April 30, 2008 by

Every day, one of the first things Sam says to me is “Mommy, do you have to go to work today?” I actually get a jabbing feeling in my heart when she asks. And because she’s still figuring out time … Continue reading →

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Who taught her THAT?!?

Posted on April 29, 2008 by

As a treat for being good while I registered her for kindergarten (which is a whole post of its own), I took Sam to McDonald’s for lunch the other day. Let’s just say it’s a good thing that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Dr. Sissy

Posted on April 29, 2008 by

Noah had his 4-month-old well-baby checkup Monday, and Sam got to come along for the ride. She loves our pediatrician — his name’s Dr. Mark Baker, and I can’t recommend him highly enough — and his nurse, Karla, so she … Continue reading →

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Get green this weekend

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Smart Staff

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Silly question — of course you are. What about something fun with live entertainment, educational exhibits and exercise? I’m talking about the Great Green America Fest taking place Saturday and … Continue reading →

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Like magic

Posted on April 26, 2008 by

Noah figured out today how to maneuver those strange things on the ends of his arms to touch stuff. He’s been staring intently at things for a couple of weeks now, and he’s occasionally batted at stuff with the backs … Continue reading →

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Aack! It was my voice!

Posted on April 23, 2008 by

OK, I’ve heard my mom’s voice come out of my mouth more than a few times since I’ve become a mother. I knew it would happen, and I’ve generally been OK with it. But today, I heard my voice come … Continue reading →

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Air travel in a downward spiral

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Smart Staff

It seems like this is the year of things getting worse just when you think they can’t get any worse. The horrible housing market. Layoffs. Gas prices that leap by quarters and dimes every day with seemingly no end in … Continue reading →

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Kids mobilize for Earth Day

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Smart Staff

Virginia Hobbs took Ella Hobbs, 3, Lexi Rosario, 8, and Ethan Hobbs, 5, on a walk around their Thornbury Hunt neighborhood in Manchester Township Monday to pick up trash. On Tuesday — Earth Day — they distributed fliers to more … Continue reading →

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Spring is here!

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Smart Staff

Since Sunday’s storms (April showers, what do you expect?), the weather around here has been absolutely wonderful. It makes it hard to stay in the newsroom and do my work. I’m looking for any excuse to get out, drive around, … Continue reading →

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