Category Archives: Claire

Miscellaneous (My Favorite Word)

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

by Claire Mathias While taking a walk and searching for today’s topic, I came up with a number of ideas, but as I thought each out, I rejected them for a variety of reasons. For instance, spring. What’s not to … Continue reading →

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Black Belts and Beginnings

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

by Claire Mathias This Saturday, my kiddo tests for his black belt at the Austin Kung Fu Academy. Just two weeks ago he moved up to the 10-14 year-old class, even though he is just 9, and it has been … Continue reading →

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Hot, hot, hot!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

by Claire Mathias As I write this, it is 102 degrees with an expected high of 107. And the rest of this week?      Wed: 106!!      Thurs: 103!      Friday: 102!     Saturday: a refreshing 99! As a sign of what the heat … Continue reading →

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Taps

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

by Claire Mathias I was in elementary school before I learned that there are actually lyrics for “Taps”. Learning those lyrics gave the melody a different dimension. And now, as a “seasoned” adult, juxtaposing them to the sound of a … Continue reading →

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Warm fuzzies

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

By Claire Mathias Yarn bombs! Last fall, I wrote about a possible yarn bombing public installation I was going to take part in. Alas, as often happens, the reality of life’s day-to-day demands got in the way. (I have been … Continue reading →

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