Category Archives: Story time

It’s (Not) Electrifying

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Colleen

We had a little bit of excitement in our neighborhood last night. At 9:30 p.m., the lights went out and we heard the loud pop of a transformer blowing. Group texts and Facebook posts among neighbors started flying and one … Continue reading →

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That Time Our Mail Truck Was on Fire

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Colleen

Nothing like getting a good blogging rhythm going and then disappearing for two weeks, #amirite? It’s been a very crazy couple of weeks; we had Jay’s birthday last week (more on that in another post) and Zachary is on Day … Continue reading →

Posted in NC Adventures, Story time | 1 Comment

Introducing Alexander Thomas!

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Colleen

He’s here! Alexander Thomas, born on Friday, February 9 at 10:22 p.m. He was 8lbs 4oz and 20 inches long at birth. He looked a lot like his big brother did when he was born, but now, at four days … Continue reading →

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642 Things to Write About Challenge: Week 27

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Colleen

I choose this week’s topic because over the past few days, I’ve spent much of my free time reading about it and even though in the scheme of things, it’s not very important, I still find it fascinating. Hell, as … Continue reading →

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Our Mutual Hometown

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Colleen

I had the most random, unexpected encounter yesterday afternoon. On my way to get my hair cut, I stopped at one of Coastal FCU’s drive-up remote teller stations. I needed to deposit a couple of checks and take out cash … Continue reading →

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I Think I Have a Trickster.

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Colleen

I think I have a trickster. I don’t really have a better term for it, so I’m using one that I learned by watching 8 seasons of Supernatural.  Lately, I have had the weirdest things happen to me.  Each time … Continue reading →

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I’ve Jumped the Shark

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Colleen

Before I get started, today is the 5 year anniversary of Jay and my’s first date in La Jolla, California.  /Obligatory anniversary reference.  But seriously, it’s crazy to think that five full years have gone by.  Nutso. Anyway, back to … Continue reading →

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Forward Motion, Part 1

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Colleen

[NOTE: This post got long.  Like, over 3,000 words long.  I did the page break thing towards the beginning, but I also split it into parts that will be set to go up over the next two or three days.  … Continue reading →

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I feel the Earth move under my feet…

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Colleen

So I experienced my first earthquake today and I didn’t even have to go all the way to Comic Con to do so.  My experience wasn’t all that exciting but I am kinda excited that I felt my first earthquake … Continue reading →

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The Ballad of Smokey

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Colleen

You ever think that certain things happen for a reason?  Not in the super meta sense of the phrase.  Just that a bunch of really insignificant little things can tend to lead to something meaningful happening that would not have … Continue reading →

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