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Category Archives: Adoption

January 22, 2008

It won’t be the last time I ask for advice before we leave for China. (Which will not be on Thursday but might be in two short weeks!) But whenever I ask for advice good stuff always comes in so … Continue reading →

Posted by grrlTravels on January 22, 2008

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January 18, 2008

Cleaning is rarely my drug of choice. But the pungent combination of Murphy’s Oil Soap, lemon Pledge, and citrusy Mr. Clean has kept me sane for two plus weeks now. The perfumed house along with the illusory sense of control … Continue reading →

Posted by grrlTravels on January 18, 2008

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January 6, 2008

If you were thinking perhaps you would get a Christmas card from us because, you know, you sent your own version of holiday good wishes our way or because you have received such an item from us in the near … Continue reading →

Posted by grrlTravels on January 6, 2008

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January 2, 2008

Happy 2008! I hope your year is filled with good surprises, new challenges, and true blue friends. I had a nice break from blogging which gave me time to sew like a woman possessed by a very crafty, hard driving … Continue reading →

Posted by grrlTravels on January 2, 2008

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December 10, 2007

We have made no progress on a name for HSM. We have no short list, no list at all. There is no list. The list right now is “Pablo”, for our very favoritest Backyardigan and because it is one of … Continue reading →

November 9, 2007

Yesterday was a teensy bit surreal. First the video of HSM popping into the inbox. I am so pleased to see him walking and looking so fine. He looks like an eater, no? Can’t wait to feed him, well, everything … Continue reading →

November 8, 2007

Gosh. I’m feeling a bit concerned. It’s the…well, it’s the godzilla impersonation. It’s disturbing. On the other hand, he’s…he’s…he’s…. Well, see for yourself. HSM on YouTube

October 18, 2007

The auction has begun. The items donated to Half the Sky will be listed on eBay for the next week. Things have just started and so there isn’t all that much action just yet. The excitement, well, I hope it’s … Continue reading →

September 26, 2007

I am obsessively devoted to other people’s care packages. Mostly because I never have any idea of what to send. And I tend to overthink things a bit. So I offer for your consideration the care package sent to HSM’s … Continue reading →

September 13, 2007

I’d have to recommend this charitable organization thing to anyone. One day after his birthday we got 15 birthday photos emailed to us out of the blue. It was a shock this morning, a good shock. I had myself a … Continue reading →

Category Archives: Adoption

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