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In the Midst of COVID

Featured ~ mindyqs ~ 4 Comments

COVID-19 is here. We are in the thick of it in Maryland. Our governor has just announced we will be at home and schools will be closed until May 15th. I highly doubt that, come May 16th, we will be free to join crowds, hug strangers, and go back to our favorite restaurants. I think … Continue reading In the Midst of COVID

Somethings really do need explanation

April 16, 2018April 21, 2020 ~ mindyqs ~ Leave a comment

Let me recount a phone conversation I had the other day. "Hello, ____ Vet Hospital, can I help you?" "Yes. I need to make an appointment for our new kitten." "Great! Last name?" "Carlson" "And the pet's name?" "Lord Durin Thunderbolt Orc Slayer." ".....  Say again?" "Lord. Durin. Thunderbolt. Orc. Slayer." "Lord? -" "Durin Thunderbolt … Continue reading Somethings really do need explanation

SFC Trip to Banff, Part 2

September 21, 2017April 21, 2020 ~ mindyqs ~ 2 Comments

In my last post I told you all about fishing and hiking around Lake Louise. It was beautiful. Now I'm going to introduce you to Johnston Canyon and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. After the big hike at Lake Louise we (I) wanted something a little flatter (for my knee). Barbara and I bent over … Continue reading SFC Trip to Banff, Part 2

The Swiss Family Carlson go to Banff!!

August 9, 2017April 21, 2020 ~ mindyqs ~ 2 Comments

Just when you thought our travels were over, we went off to Banff, the onomatopoeiadic capital of Canada. It's the sound an exclamation mark should make. It's also one of the most beautiful places in the world. The trip got all planned when I was on a Skype call with my friend Barbara. As you … Continue reading The Swiss Family Carlson go to Banff!!

Transforming the House into Our Home (with Chandelier Update!)

July 1, 2017April 21, 2020 ~ mindyqs ~ Leave a comment

The move has happened!! It was weeks of taking small loads in our minivan and then a long and hard 4 days of "real" moving with a moving truck (and a few very excellent friends), but we managed to clear out our rental house and move to our new home. Our house looks like Boxlandia … Continue reading Transforming the House into Our Home (with Chandelier Update!)

The Move has Begun!

June 1, 2017April 21, 2020 ~ mindyqs ~ Leave a comment

OMG, people! It's official! We can finally move into our house!! I'm going to hyperventilate and faint. The previous owners have just moved out and as of this week we can start bringing boxes into the house. And boy! do we have boxes! We didn't bother to unpack most - at least I hope it's … Continue reading The Move has Begun!

OY! My LIFE!

May 2, 2017April 21, 2020 ~ mindyqs ~ 2 Comments

Things are crazy here. Spring break was a disaster. We were supposed to fly back to Iowa and Minnesota and got caught in that whole Delta Flight-Canceling Fiesta that was going on. We were there. Ready to go. Bag checked. Mickey-D's food choked down. And then .... Flight canceled. We were alerted to this fact … Continue reading OY! My LIFE!

Oh My Actual God! We Bought A House!

March 30, 2017April 21, 2020 ~ mindyqs ~ 1 Comment

As you may recall, we had put an offer on a house and had it accepted. It was like my boyfriend and I deciding to go steady. Well, today we got engaged! I know, I know. We actually bought the house so shouldn't it be the wedding? I'm waiting to declare nuptuals until after we … Continue reading Oh My Actual God! We Bought A House!

House Hunters: Maryland Edition

February 22, 2017April 21, 2020 ~ mindyqs ~ 5 Comments

One year ago this week we were skiing in Kandersteg as a part of a typical day in our Swiss lives. Now we are almost 8 months into our lives back on the east coast of the United States. And it seems we are likely to remain here. Because we're buying a house. We originally … Continue reading House Hunters: Maryland Edition

Thank God It’s 2017

January 1, 2017April 21, 2020 ~ mindyqs ~ Leave a comment

It's a new year, people. The dumpster fire that was 2016 is over and we stand basking in the shiny new-ness and promise that is 2017. I, for one, am full of the relief and hope that only a new beginning can bring. 2016 wasn't all bad, though, and before I move on I want … Continue reading Thank God It’s 2017

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