Tag Archives: Too much time in the car

One Word — TRexit

Posted on July 17, 2016 by jackblee

 The British vote a few weeks ago to separate from the European Union, or ‘Brexit’, was as perplexing to us as it was to our friends and relatives from the UK and Europe.  It was shocking. In other news, Timothy … Continue reading →

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Bermuda Triangle

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jackblee

    Elisabeth got home from India last Friday and walked in her Edina High School graduation on Monday.  We’re very proud of her for graduating and getting ready to go to Mount Holyoke College in the Fall.  And we’re … Continue reading →

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India ahead

Posted on July 28, 2013 by jackblee

I mentioned a few weeks ago that Timothy spends a good portion of his time in two areas — trying to eat and trying NOT to go to sleep.  But I neglected the third leg on that stool – trying … Continue reading →

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Beep Beep

Posted on June 3, 2013 by jackblee

We drove down to Indianapolis last weekend, where we had a nice visit with Laura’s family.  While Timothy did not add any new states to his road trip list, and sometimes had mixed feelings (as you can see) about being … Continue reading →

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Red Headed Road Warrior

Posted on April 7, 2013 by jackblee

We just completed our eleven day, 3,500 mile driving trip out East to visit possible colleges for Elisabeth.  She saw a dozen schools — not counting the one we visited by accident —  and it was a great trip. Timothy … Continue reading →

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Tasmanian Devil

Posted on March 31, 2013 by jackblee

Timothy is nothing if not generous.  He has a cold and his nose has been running like a faucet.  The other day, I grabbed a Kleenex and did my best to wipe away what was under his nose.  Timothy then … Continue reading →

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Toilet paper kingpin

Posted on December 7, 2012 by jackblee

Written December 6, 2012 Timothy weathered our drive out East like a champ.  Though he found ways to register his dissatisfaction, such as sleeping less soundly and dumping my Kentucky Fried Chicken lunch onto the rest area floor (5 second rule … Continue reading →

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Battle of Gettysburg

Posted on November 21, 2012 by jackblee

Some people believe that the toughest part of travelling with a one year old is in the car, during the drive.  But this is incorrect.  The baby is a cagey animal and saves its energy for the proper moment.  Attacking during … Continue reading →

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