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    Chutes and Ladders

    October 30, 2018

    A few days ago, I had this thought that life is kind of like standing in the middle of a ring of knife throwers at the circus. And I legitimately started writing about that, except

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    • Somewhere along the way, summer stole the show and became my favorite season. Early sunrises and late sunsets. Popsicles, fresh-picked berries, grilled everything, soft serve with rainbow sprinkles. Shorts and t-shirts. Bare feet. Swimming pools. Lightning bugs and bonfires. I am in love with all of it. And, in a trend that began last year but is back with renewed fervor this year, I am also in love with obsessively documenting all of it, so please feel free to skip my Stories for the next three months or so.
    • How we all feel after a full day of birthday + bounce house fun.
    • I took the day off and then almost took the day back on because the forecast said clouds and thunderstorms in Philadelphia. Lies! It was a perfect day, weather-wise and otherwise. Which is just further proof that you should always take the day off. And never listen to meteorologists.
    • This happened, unexpectedly, right where we were standing in the middle of the room. And it was truly magical. Thanks so much, @johnnyswim. (And thanks for having a birthday to celebrate, @brittanymcdonie!)
    • For our 32nd annual egg dying adventure, my dad selected the deluxe “pearlescent” Paas package. And they. Are. Something. You can’t tell from this photo due to his firm commitment to emotionless smiles, but he’s obsessed with them. He’s already planning to go look for a leftover box at CVS tomorrow morning. So watch out, Easter 2020: we’re coming for you with high hopes and questionable silver sparkle liquid.
    • What Harrisburg lacks in general charm it more than makes up for in flowering trees. And these are just from one quick neighborhood stroll! There are stunning trees everywhere! It makes me so happy!

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