Monthly Archives: September 2013

KHP – Starting Over

Posted on September 30, 2013 by khpixler

Well September ended on a very sad note with the loss of my sister-in-law, JP. The entire month was really a blur. I began coaching at a new school, teaching a new subject on a new campus (same college) and … Continue reading →

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Claire: Symbolism, Part 2

Posted on September 29, 2013 by wwwmama

I’ve noticed that rock walls have shown up as a motif in my writing, so I’m going to develop some descriptive details to beef it up as a symbol in my Ireland vignettes. Rock walls have always been familiar and … Continue reading →

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Kristen R: Quick update

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Kristen R.

It’s been a low mileage week and tomorrow I’ll hit the road for my longest run since last weekend, an early morning 8-miler. I’ve let myself rest a little up this week, but it’s time to get back on the … Continue reading →

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KHP – Mourning

Posted on September 27, 2013 by khpixler
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Claire: Symbolism, Part 1

Posted on September 26, 2013 by wwwmama

When I teach symbol analysis in my classes, my technique is to have students draw a T chart and list the literal details (using actual quotations) an author uses to describe an object on one side of the chart, then … Continue reading →

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Kristen R: Colonial200 Relay Race Recap

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Kristen R.

After a few days to decompress, the world is definitely less blurry than it was when I got home from the Colonial200 Relay Saturday night. I was sore for a couple of days, dead tired, and I can’t seem to shake … Continue reading →

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KHP – Waiting

Posted on September 24, 2013 by khpixler

Last night I went to write a quick entry here but fell asleep lying on my bed next to my laptop trying to find the words to explain the current state of affairs. I woke up at 1:30 in the … Continue reading →

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Claire: The “M” Word

Posted on September 23, 2013 by wwwmama

This morning, I told Newman that a co-worker had noticed a diamond ring I’ve been wearing on my right hand for months; she asked if I had gotten engaged and seemed a wee bit disappointed when I explained it was … Continue reading →

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Kristen R: 100 days left and a few photos from the Colonial200 Race Relay

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Kristen R.

Sorry…I am too tired and sore to sort all this out in my mind this morning. I will share details about the race in my next post. Also? I just deleted all my pictures by accident.. Lesson learned: Don’t play … Continue reading →

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KHP – Photo Therapy

Posted on September 21, 2013 by khpixler

This week we continue to face challenges but we are making it through. On Friday LP woke up with a terrible cold. My mother-in-law has been taking the girls over to play with their cousins after school while she nurses … Continue reading →

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