C and N having some quality time at the piano

A Big Texas Welcome

After 3 years in an adoption queue, we just got matched! We adopted our daughter last Monday, and we want our Texas friends and family to share in our joy!

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A stream running through Smuggler’s Notch Front of the apron. The top of an oak tree starting to change color in the fall. Church street in St Albans
A fire alarm on the ceiling.

The Alarm that Cried: "Fire!"

At this point, I'm content to indulge my adolescent penchant for stoic absurdism; Max is less amused.

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Morning light filtering down through the maple leaves. A cat looking intently past the camera Clouds rolling down from the mountain peaks.
Soft light filtering down through colorful leaves.

New Kid in the Woods

In the pre-dawn darkness I slip on my new trail shoes and wiggle my toes. I think they're a bit too small, maybe 1/2 a size. I guess my American feet can't decide if they are 43 or 44 European Foot Units long.

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A color plate of tacos.

Pollo Asado Tacos with Roast Butternut Squash

A Northeast/Southwest mashup for the ages.

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Vermont and Texas license plates on the wall of a BBQ joint in the Texas hill country.

Welcome

Having journeyed far from the faithful and familiar who surrounded us in our youth, I intend to make good on my many promises to stay in touch.

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A forested point of land reaching out into Lake Champlain.