https://mytruantpen.com/2026/03/15/futaleufu/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pxl_20260228_164555027.jpgPXL_20260228_164555027It was a looong way down and hard to even get close enough to see the waters below.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pxl_20260228_141837888.mp_.jpgPXL_20260228_141837888.MPWait, we're rafting that thing down there??https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pxl_20260301_190700707.jpgPXL_20260301_190700707https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pxl_20260301_160530109.jpgPXL_20260301_160530109Those ponchos are CLUTCH. Truly amazing.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pxl_20260301_163852849.jpgPXL_20260301_163852849Looking down at the Throne Room rapidshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pxl_20260228_170927416.jpgPXL_20260228_170927416The bottom half of the "Z" of Zetahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pxl_20260228_215032164.jpgPXL_20260228_215032164I consulted this oftenhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pxl_20260228_215235159.jpgPXL_20260228_215235159The great room is where all the gathering happenedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pxl_20260228_212101032.jpgPXL_20260228_212101032Putting up your feet. Weirdly, there were NO bugs.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pxl_20260302_213815627.jpgPXL_20260302_2138156272026-03-16T13:50:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2025/10/13/the-moon-in-the-sahara/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pxl_20251009_173147124.jpgPXL_20251009_173147124https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pxl_20251010_114725521.jpgPXL_20251010_114725521I did not want to give Ayyur back!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pxl_20251010_103325514.jpgPXL_20251010_103325514Our lunch spot the last dayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pxl_20251009_220844769.night_.jpgPXL_20251009_220844769.NIGHTIt was even more peaceful than it lookshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pxl_20251009_215420609.night_.jpgPXL_20251009_215420609.NIGHTThe campsitehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pxl_20251009_173202874.long_exposure-01.cover_.jpgPXL_20251009_173202874.LONG_EXPOSURE-01.COVERWatching the sun set from the Andromeda camphttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pxl_20251009_180412194.jpgPXL_20251009_180412194Andromeda Camphttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pxl_20251009_160349501.jpgPXL_20251009_160349501I have never seen such a dimensional fossil. This one was in process of being liberated from its surrounding rockhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pxl_20251009_152450721.jpgPXL_20251009_152450721Getting up was the easy part. Getting down... I was half tempted to use that hammer as an ice axe.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pxl_20251008_113759148.jpgPXL_20251008_113759148Siesta in a nomad camp2025-10-14T02:51:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2025/05/14/a-little-bit-of-earth/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pxl_20250510_221341196.jpgPXL_20250510_221341196https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pxl_20250413_204528599.jpgPXL_20250413_204528599Doesn't look like much - but remember this in a few years.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pxl_20250511_220312741.jpgPXL_20250511_220312741https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pxl_20250511_220259968.jpgPXL_20250511_220259968My kitchen gardenhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pxl_20250510_222414506.jpgPXL_20250510_222414506https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pxl_20250510_221943520.jpgPXL_20250510_221943520https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pxl_20250510_215954466.jpgPXL_20250510_215954466https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pxl_20250504_224135339.jpgPXL_20250504_224135339I took a picture of each strawberry in situ so I'd be able to identify it later.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pxl_20250427_213655587.jpgPXL_20250427_213655587I adore those leaveshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pxl_20250427_213041915.jpgPXL_20250427_213041915It now looks like it's never lived anywhere else.2025-05-14T23:53:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2025/03/29/stoneham-town-election-april-1-2025/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/screenshot-2025-03-29-150448.pngSample Stoneham ballotSample Stoneham ballot2025-04-01T21:00:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2025/03/01/open-my-eyes-that-i-might-see/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/screenshot-2025-03-01-115243.pngScreenshot 2025-03-01 115243The Amsler Gridhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/screenshot-2025-03-01-111953.pngScreenshot 2025-03-01 111953The white dots around the fovea are the area under questionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pxl_20250224_225324799.portrait-e1740845865255.jpgPXL_20250224_225324799.PORTRAIT2025-04-20T18:54:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2025/02/16/the-iranian-chest/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pxl_20250216_210227141.jpgPXL_20250216_210227141All filled up and cleaned.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pxl_20250216_202418958.jpgPXL_20250216_202418958Hand carved do you think?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pxl_20250215_201823336.jpgPXL_20250215_201823336The prior locale for the Iranian Chest.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pxl_20250216_175653042.jpgPXL_20250216_175653042https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pxl_20250216_210245827.jpgPXL_20250216_210245827The Iranian* Chest**https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pxl_20250216_201940373.jpgPXL_20250216_2019403732025-02-17T14:41:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2025/01/25/tanque-verde-with-shari-blaukopf-or-mise-west-magnificence/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250124_214045063.jpgTanque Verde FlowersIt's not fussy. It was fast. And the shape and shadow are good. I'm especially proud of how ... organic the edges of the painting are.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250120_184436872.jpgWatercolor covered wagonThere are more things wrong with this than are right with it. The shadow on the canvas is extra not great, and my foliage is a consistent weak point.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250120_183902356.jpgCovered wagon with too many spokes and shadowsPlease notice how there are a bajillion spokeshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250124_214050885.jpgThe colors are not mutedI mean, how can you be in a painting class and walk past this every day and not paint it?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250124_181832593.jpgManmade colors ahoy!Those colors are still flying. I do really like the Arizona flag.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250124_161434943.jpgReference photoI had to go back later and take another photo of the flags to get the colors right, but the second photo doesn't have the figurehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250123_224546190.jpgBotanical Garden vignettes7 small paintings in one dayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250123_220348651.jpgFollow the trailNow this one I'm very pleased withhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250123_202743573.jpgPXL_20250123_202743573https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250123_163141690.jpgReference photo I think the trail is the key to my problem: I needed to lead the viewer INTO the picture instead of having this horizon barrier between you and the desert.2025-01-25T05:57:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2025/01/18/dangerous-invasive-and-edible-plants-of-the-stoneham-greenway/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/473640223_10236360254966072_6048140042750746874_n.jpg473640223_10236360254966072_6048140042750746874_nhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/473731399_10236360254686065_9085360375677851573_n-e1737214059695.jpg473731399_10236360254686065_9085360375677851573_nhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250115_172229770.jpgPXL_20250115_172229770All of this is locally sourced and much of this was foraged. I did plant the aronia, and the plums are from my farm share.2025-01-18T15:35:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2025/01/01/the-bodies-of-books/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20241231_144853354.jpgPXL_20241231_144853354https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20241230_124653124.jpgPXL_20241230_124653124"Bibliography of Prohibited Books"https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/stoneham-books.jpgStoneham Bookshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pxl_20250101_181753547.jpgPXL_20250101_181753547The body without the spirit2025-01-01T22:21:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2024/11/29/a-plea-to-singer-song-writers/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/roger-whittaker.jpgRoger Whittaker2024-12-08T00:41:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/about/2024-11-29T02:31:26+00:00weekly0.6https://mytruantpen.com/2024/11/28/why-would-they-do-that/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pxl_20241128_211521844.jpgPXL_20241128_2115218442024-11-29T02:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2024/11/18/25-years-of-mocksgiving/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/106_0634-2-1.jpg106_0634 (2)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/129_2906-1.jpg129_2906 (1)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/106_0634-2.jpg106_0634 (2)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_20191116_155647-1.jpgIMG_20191116_155647 (1)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_20181110_131112.jpgIMG_20181110_131112https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_20171110_170127_214.jpgIMG_20171110_170127_214https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pxl_20241117_000303364.night_.jpgPXL_20241117_000303364.NIGHThttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pxl_20241117_000309778.night_.jpgPXL_20241117_000309778.NIGHThttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1603844989202-cf00f4bb-a2bc-4971-bef9-f5b817b1c82e.jpg1603844989202-cf00f4bb-a2bc-4971-bef9-f5b817b1c82ehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/scn_0001-2.jpgMocksgiving 2000Mocksgiving 20002024-11-18T18:13:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2024/09/24/48-on-my-46th/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240923_132616764.jpgPXL_20240923_132616764Sitting on the trailhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240923_120616943-1.jpgPXL_20240923_120616943This wayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240923_191516475.jpgPXL_20240923_191516475Can you see the 48?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240923_165944861.jpgPXL_20240923_165944861That little notch that comes out in the upper left hand? That's what we were standing on.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240924_125439532.jpgPXL_20240924_125439532My official hike log - thanks to SherpaAnt for the fun tracker.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240924_125450378.jpgPXL_20240924_125450378Mostly that green line in the middlehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240923_191519888.jpgPXL_20240923_191519888https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240923_172053030.jpgPXL_20240923_172053030https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240923_171852716.jpgPXL_20240923_171852716Yes, it's as scary as it looks.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pxl_20240923_164948284.jpgPXL_20240923_1649482842024-09-25T15:05:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2024/07/30/reframing-as-a-hobby/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240730_234027034.jpgPXL_20240730_234027034https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240730_234017017.jpgPXL_20240730_234017017https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240731_010233136.jpgPXL_20240731_010233136https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240731_011751748.jpgPXL_20240731_011751748https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240731_012256264.jpgPXL_20240731_012256264https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240731_012301022.jpgPXL_20240731_012301022https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240731_012722848.jpgPXL_20240731_012722848https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240731_021926599.jpgPXL_20240731_0219265992024-07-31T02:58:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2024/07/19/back-to-backpacking/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20220620_114801939.jpgPXL_20220620_114801939A Croo backpack from Carter Notch Huthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240719_144008780.jpgPXL_20240719_144008780There's so much beauty besides the summitshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240719_152323978.jpgPXL_20240719_152323978Rest well, good and faithful footwearhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240719_164707779.jpgPXL_20240719_164707779The "Braided Bandits" took this picture for mehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240718_214035969.jpgPXL_20240718_214035969Galehead Huthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240718_180527168.jpgPXL_20240718_180527168Seriously, it's impossible to photograph how steep and stupid the trail is.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240718_171649422.jpgPXL_20240718_171649422There's a teeny white dot in the right of this photo, in the forest. That's the Galehead hut, where I needed to be in ~5 hours for dinner.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240718_172210010.jpgPXL_20240718_172210010Looking at Owlshead in the middle of the Pemi wilderness from Garfield summithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240720_011825833.jpgPXL_20240720_011825833Map by SherpaAnthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_20170819_155938.jpgIMG_20170819_155938In 2017 the hike up Chocorua might be the most tired I've ever been in my life. I just hiked the exact same route over the 4th and it was a fun jaunt.2024-07-20T02:28:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2024/07/15/16-years-later/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240715_215335631.jpgPXL_20240715_215335631Current status: getting rid of the furniture to begin the remodelhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_0556.jpgIMG_0556The room as it was when we bought ithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/thaneborn-091.jpgThaneBorn 091My baby on the day he came home to his roomhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/september08019.jpgSeptember08019https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/september08020.jpgSeptember08020https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/september08024.jpgSeptember08024https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pxl_20240715_215324810.jpgPXL_20240715_2153248102024-07-15T22:32:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2024/03/30/stoneham-town-election-april-2-2024/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pxl_20230625_193631636.jpgStoneham Post OfficeStoneham Post Office2024-03-30T21:31:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2024/01/27/make-the-color-my-own/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20240128_000336076.jpgLook! Proof! Definitely Arizona.Look! Proof! Definitely Arizona.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20230228_021458234.jpgIndigo paintingA thousand faces of indigohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/scn_0203.jpgAll indigoAll indigo, all the time. If you've ever seen me paint a night sky, it was almost certainly indigo.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20240126_224152791.jpgThe desert paletteThe desert palettehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20240126_195954194.jpgPXL_20240126_195954194https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20240128_011124517.long_exposure-01.cover_.jpgSunset sagauroIf I told you that the sunset was far more vivid than the camera saw, you'd call me a liar.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20240128_004445739.jpgSaguaro sundogCan you make out the sundog here? (Parhelion for the pedantic.)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20240128_002531429.jpgGolden hour among the cactusGolden hour among the cactus2024-01-30T21:09:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2024/01/21/culinary-heritage/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20240122_003918696.jpgPXL_20240122_003918696https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20240121_2138040005361066104346400944.jpgpxl_20240121_2138040005361066104346400944https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20240122_0039186963769416362489597991.jpgpxl_20240122_0039186963769416362489597991https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pxl_20240121_2138040005750553371903001179.jpgpxl_20240121_21380400057505533719030011792024-01-23T02:03:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2023/11/04/gone-the-sun/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20150415_104849.jpg20150415_104849You get a little bored waiting for the funeral cortegehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pxl_20231104_204207167.jpgPXL_20231104_204207167I named this trumpet Anduril when I got it as an 8th grader.2023-11-05T03:23:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2023/10/27/i-used-to-be-an-adventurer-then-i-took-an-arrow-in-the-knee/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pxl_20230903_190759383.jpgPXL_20230903_190759383Fine, I'll also add in kayaking.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pxl_20230719_155359406.jpgPXL_20230719_155359406If you look at the knees here you can already see severe swellinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pxl_20230518_170055116.jpgPXL_20230518_170055116Once and future viewshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pxl_20231027_141042299.jpgPXL_20231027_141042299PT during the middle of the day is one way to feel young and fithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pxl_20231027_132106473.jpgPXL_20231027_132106473A rider on the steedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/knees.pngKneesThe knee bone is connected to the shin bonehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pxl_20230719_223405089.jpgPXL_20230719_223405089One of these things is not like the other2023-10-28T23:25:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2023/08/27/zero-to-sixty/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pxl_20230824_154759879.jpgHow it has beenHow it has been - not how it will be2023-08-28T13:00:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2023/08/23/aronia/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pxl_20230823_231632192-1.jpgPXL_20230823_231632192 (1)Many faces of aroniahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pxl_20230819_215642357.portrait.jpgAronia Gin BrambleAronia Gin Bramblehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pxl_20230814_222816463.jpgAronia berriesMy Aronia2023-08-24T03:02:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2023/07/16/what-are-you-reading/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pxl_20230429_213242437.jpgPXL_20230429_213242437 Is it even legal to read a book like this and not let people know?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pxl_20230716_234240761.jpgPXL_20230716_234240761My aspirations2023-07-30T01:02:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2023/06/24/middle-aged-mom-and-the-quest-for-the-48-peaks/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pxl_20230518_151343620.jpgPXL_20230518_151343620Morgan & Percival, aka "chutes and ladders".https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pxl_20210515_170330446.jpgPXL_20210515_170330446Garfield looking into the Pemigewasset wilderness across at Owl's Head.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_20190920_121708.jpgIMG_20190920_121708We formed a self help societyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/img_20190716_143602.jpgIMG_20190716_143602I'm doing my best Megan Rapinoe impressionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pxl_20220915_035333687.jpgPXL_20220915_035333687Color as you climb map by Sherpa Ant: https://sherpaant.com/2023-06-24T17:58:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2023/01/25/between-fortune-and-misfortune/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pxl_20230124_211957505.jpgPXL_20230124_211957505Mood: 19th century oil painting with darkened varnishhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pxl_20230124_211640629.jpgPXL_20230124_211640629There's a spectacular view of the Presidentials there. Right behind the clouds.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pxl_20230125_005457259.jpgUnsticking my carI didn't start out that close to the edge2023-01-26T21:50:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2022/12/19/fun-is-fun-lectures-and-escargot/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pxl_20221211_001335067.jpgPXL_20221211_001335067I admit it. I adore escargot. And the bread was phenomenal.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pxl_20221210_213740209.jpgPXL_20221210_213740209It's astonishing how many cool and beautiful things there are in the world.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pxl_20221210_225023481.jpgPXL_20221210_225023481Waiting for our table https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pxl_20221210_203704948.jpgPXL_20221210_203704948Human skull rattlehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pxl_20221210_190014274.jpgPXL_20221210_190014274Lectures for fun and profit!2022-12-19T20:16:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2022/11/28/fun-is-fun-november-with-bombadil/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20221107_000725993.portrait.jpgPXL_20221107_000725993.PORTRAITNot a fake smilehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20221107_001914622.night_.jpgPXL_20221107_001914622.NIGHTThe entirety of the assembled.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/jk4a1599.jpgJK4A1599Move aside Pixies in Amsterdam. THIS is now the coolest thing I have ever been a part of.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/jk4a1535.jpgJK4A1535Tilly wandered in and out among the band as they playedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/jk4a1538.jpgJK4A1538Adam and me as caught by the band photographer2022-11-27T23:28:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2022/11/24/fun-is-fun/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20221023_001255393.portrait.jpgPXL_20221023_001255393.PORTRAITThe pastels were pure, but happy, coincidence.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20221023_010543506.jpgPXL_20221023_010543506A formal gaming table.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20220917_204210174.jpgPXL_20220917_204210174It was sitting. With dinner. And moving scenery.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20220806_175318932.jpgPXL_20220806_175318932Ah, the old days when I was still taller than Nathanhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20220806_194522445.jpgPXL_20220806_194522445The "parasol" was criticalhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20220731_001947322.jpgPXL_20220731_001947322Of the three events, we had the best seats for soccerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20220619_015316035.jpgPXL_20220619_015316035So cool.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20220619_021033950.jpgPXL_20220619_021033950Smurfs or partygoers?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20220507_003357929.portrait.jpgPXL_20220507_003357929.PORTRAITThe band.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pxl_20220506_235515970.jpgPXL_20220506_235515970We took so many pictures while we were all dressed up.2022-11-27T21:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2022/09/09/hero-and-leander/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pxl_20220909_221609652.jpgPXL_20220909_221609652First meetinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pxl_20220908_003529288.jpgPXL_20220908_003529288Floof tailhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pxl_20220908_010250549-1.jpgPXL_20220908_010250549https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pxl_20220908_010250549.jpgPXL_20220908_010250549Very Dignified Cathttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pxl_20220907_024925026.jpgPXL_20220907_024925026Feline mischief, right herehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pxl_20220906_223457272.jpgPXL_20220906_223457272Violet, aka Herohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pxl_20220906_222240966.jpgPXL_20220906_222240966Sterling, now known as Leander2022-09-10T00:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2022/07/30/data-android-flynn/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/img_20200612_171817.jpgBelovedBelovedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pxl_20211113_170307352.jpgWatch catWatch cathttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pxl_20211028_003725964.jpgKitty snuggle pilesKitty snuggle pileshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pxl_20210502_145715563.jpgBrother catsThese two loved to snuggle each otherhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pxl_20210324_161256383.jpgCat scarfData actually liked to be worn like a scarf. he'd jump on your shoulder.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pxl_20200903_235956041-1.jpgTake us with you!Take us with you!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/pxl_20220612_171834520.jpgData Android FlynnData in his last days2022-07-30T20:06:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2022/02/23/malta/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220126_160433729.jpgSunset in ValettaSunset in Valettahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220126_142216148.jpgWe were there to look at neolithic ruins, but the glory of green and blue and warm sun was equally captivatingWe were there to look at neolithic ruins, but the glory of green and blue and warm sun was equally captivatinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220128_131000731.jpgThe catacombsThe catacombs were labyrinthine and there were stories about how people got lost in them when they were used as WW2 bomb shelters - which felt very believablehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220129_112444162-1.jpgThe co-cathedralThis was so incredibly ornate that it was almost impossible to take it all in. Even the floor was comprised of detailed worked stone in pictures - mostly of sailing ships and skeletons.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220129_190527055-1.jpgA trumpet player in an LED lit barAdrian - the trumpet player - WAILEDhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220128_193031751.jpgTwo kinds of artI loved the live drawing of the concert.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220129_190527055.jpgPXL_20220129_190527055https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220123_081815346.jpgA Maltese balconyThe 9 am viewhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220122_123349925.jpgMaltaOur first view of the Maltese archipelagohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220121_232538870.jpgPXL_20220121_232538870My view of the view2022-02-23T20:28:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/12/20/slow-river-studios-creative-kickstart/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pxl_20211221_024837737.jpgPXL_20211221_024837737Lesson 1: swatching with watercolors. I limited myself to just a handful of colors, and one of the blues (#8) simply did not play well with the rest.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pxl_20211221_024851072.jpgPXL_20211221_024851072This was an exercise in watercolors and circles. I think it has a bit of an avatar theme.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pxl_20211221_024902248.jpgPXL_20211221_024902248This was so fun. We had to make poems by blacking out bits of a book page. Those are asparagus spears on the side, _obviously_. It felt so transgressive to spoil a book. My favorite line is "unfinished poems, brown and powdery"https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pxl_20211221_024917194.jpgPXL_20211221_024917194This was a "zip code" poem, where you're supposed to capture a place. I got Mineral WA, obviously. You write a word for each letter of the zip code. https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pxl_20211221_024927519.jpgPXL_20211221_024927519This was an abstract art lesson, with three letters (ARF) and four circles. I used watercolors to highlight all the intersections.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pxl_20211221_024941002-1.jpgPXL_20211221_024941002https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pxl_20211221_024954287.jpgPXL_20211221_024954287This zentangle is inspired by reading Gawain and the Green Knight. He has a pentangle on his shield and the author goes on for quite some time about the theological significance of it. https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pxl_20211221_025003082.jpgPXL_20211221_025003082https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pxl_20211221_025009222.jpgPXL_20211221_025009222Transitions....https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pxl_20211221_025015899.jpgPXL_20211221_025015899This unfinished mandala really reminds me that I like watercolors a lot. That was my favorite part. The finicky work of repetitive designs seems like a wonderful doodle, but now how I'd usually want to spend "prime" creative time.2021-12-21T03:35:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/10/27/tiberius-milkstache-flynn/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pxl_20210514_235829706.jpgTwo cats in a boxTiberius ADORES Amazon boxeshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pxl_20210115_204028037.jpgYin and YangYin and Yanghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pxl_20201201_234352506.jpgThey were snuggly with everyoneThey were snuggly with everyonehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pxl_20201126_152505106.jpgTroubleHe loved to explorehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pxl_20210423_220511597.jpgMr. TroubleMr. Troublehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pxl_20210507_175230234.jpgTiberius Milkstache FlynnTiberius Milkstache Flynn2021-10-28T01:21:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/09/11/whatsover-is-good-camp-wilmot-5k/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_0583.jpgGrey leading Bible studyGrey leading Bible study at Camp Wilmothttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pxl_20210828_140759929.jpgPXL_20210828_140759929Peace Like a River at Blueberry Beachhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pxl_20210828_163712692.jpgMy interpretation of the Barn and FarmhouseMy interpretation of the Barn and Farmhousehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pxl_20210828_184035448.jpgCamp Wilmot from Mt. BogCamp Wilmot from Mt. Bog2021-09-11T13:44:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/08/01/real-secrets-of-the-stoneham-mountaineering-and-libation-society/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pxl_20210801_024754713.jpgMy tracker - by SherpaAntMy tracker - by SherpaAnthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pxl_20210731_225550356.jpgPreparing to libatePreparing to libatehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pxl_20210731_140505667.jpgGloriousGlorioushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pxl_20210731_205519987.portrait.jpgWater crossingWe often record water crossings in hope of getting good blackmail material in case the other person missteps and gets doused.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210731_143805_hdr.jpgCarrigainWe went up all that. We will now have to go down all that.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210731_142018_hdr.jpgI wonder which direction the Pemi wilderness is?I wonder which direction the Pemi wilderness is?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210731_125021.jpgOur lunch viewOur lunch view - Mt. Lowell with the scar, Mt. Washington in the backgroundhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210731_101702_hdr.jpgDon't. Fall.Don't. Fall.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pxl_20210731_135148748.jpgTrail head signs have the least accurate distances of all your bad trail distance optionsTrail head signs have the least accurate distances of all your bad trail distance optionshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pxl_20210731_134420270.jpgI'm color coordinated, except for the sat phoneI'm color coordinated, except for the sat phone2021-08-06T00:53:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/07/26/when-your-soul-knows-what-it-needs/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210418_151728730.jpgMy teachersMy teachershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1620433923007-43f8f1b0-6b61-4478-95e9-a3c56baa9f1b.jpgThe final productThe final producthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210508_002649148.jpgThe journeyThe journey: the one where the masking fluid pulled away the painting nearly broke my hearthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210323_215418050.jpgIncreasing artistic independence on displayIncreasing artistic independence on displayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210313_155614332-1.jpgA collectionA collectionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20201231_202317946.jpgLearning from online teachersLearning from online teachershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20200911_222704991.jpgMy starter setMy starter set: of these, I only still use the easel and the pencil sharpener.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20200910_191810867.jpgWhite Lake in watercolor pens - my first watercolorWhite Lake in watercolor pens - my first watercolorhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20200905_165647642.jpgWhite Lake studyWhite Lake studyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20200828_191958711.jpgDraw what you seeDraw what you see2021-07-27T14:26:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/07/08/clammy-tee-camping/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210702_160220784.jpgLife under tarpsLife under tarpshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210704_190909442.jpgFun fun times!Fun fun times!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210704_132615148.jpgThey were EVERYWHEREThey were EVERYWHEREhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210703_154921752.jpgEditor's note: those swimming suits are not going to dryEditor's note: those swimming suits are not going to dryhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210702_170331548.jpgGrey is a natural at Q-BertGrey is a natural at Q-Berthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210702_015009198.night_.jpgThat small bandaid hides a gruesome woundThat small bandaid hides a gruesome woundhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pxl_20210702_160259832.jpgNot the camping experience we wantedNot the camping experience we wanted2021-07-08T16:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/04/11/in-praise-of-the-vaccine/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pxl_20210410_193640490.jpgBeginning of the endBeginning of the endhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pxl_20210410_194623125.jpgMy delivererMy delivererhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pxl_20210410_194808266.jpgWaiting after the shotWaiting after the shothttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pxl_20210410_200013849.jpgPost vaccinationThe count here is 356,504, 150 higher than it was earlier in the linehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pxl_20210410_193633337.jpgGillette vaccination countGillette vaccination count2021-04-11T15:08:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/04/05/stoneham-2021-april-ballot/2021-04-05T21:50:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/03/18/zodiacal-light/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/zodiacal-light.jpgzodiacal lightActual image of the zodiacal lighthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pxl_20210318_172826539.jpgZodiacal lightZodiacal light2021-03-18T22:05:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/03/13/the-longest-year/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_20200510_170822.jpgTo green days and better luckTo green days and better luckhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pxl_20210313_155614332.jpgLast week's artistic productionLast week's artistic productionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pxl_20210223_132552073.jpgEvery morning for a yearEvery morning for a yearhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_20200419_210430.jpgBackyard fires: a staple of the social lifeBackyard fires: a staple of the social lifehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_20200312_132721.jpgThe day the world changedThe day the world changed2021-03-14T02:27:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/02/15/color-in-a-monochrome-world/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pxl_20210117_190502949.jpgIndigo mountainsIndigo mountainshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pxl_20210117_213147482.jpgMy love and longingMy love and longinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pxl_20210125_162737753.jpgI like the polaroid sizeI like the polaroid sizehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pxl_20210209_033631867.jpgFrom a recent classFrom a recent classhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pxl_20210215_213835210.jpgSo much potentialSo much potentialhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pxl_20210131_002125640.jpgCamping is in-tentsI did this one twice, so you can see the amount of my skill vs. the skill of the instructorhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pxl_20210201_231749911.jpgRemarkable how much the mind fills inRemarkable how much the mind fills inhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pxl_20210210_040921727.jpgMy favorite genre of paintingMy favorite genre of paintinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pxl_20210215_044515178.jpgA recent (uninstructed) attemptA recent (uninstructed) attempthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pxl_20210215_232252330.jpgWinsor & Newton swatchesWinsor & Newton swatches2022-02-06T03:59:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/01/23/how-i-wish-i-were-in-sherbrooke-now/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2013-01-26_20-17-46_16.jpgHaggisCongrats! You got to the end. Have a haggis.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/brenda-burns-night.jpgBrenda Burns nightGiving the toast to Burns2021-01-23T21:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2021/01/02/a-farewell-to-2020/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pxl_20210101_175843840.jpgSummit of Mt. Moriah New Year's daySummit of Mt. Moriah New Year's day2021-01-02T16:27:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/12/06/puissance-of-the-storm/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/pxl_20201205_204739173.jpgCastle Rock at NahantCastle Rock at Nahant2020-12-26T18:21:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/11/29/flynn-family-crest/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_20171007_152544.jpgStickered thermosesFrom back when we used to send kids into school....https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mvimg_20190527_101711.jpgFlynn camping signSo I took it out to do a photo shoot....https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_20200110_184807.jpgGlorious day and nightGlorious day and nighthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/00100lportrait_00100_burst20181223210038139_cover.jpgFlynn tumblersFlynn tumblershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pxl_20201128_181405300.jpgFlynn StationeryFlynn Stationery2020-11-29T20:38:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/11/22/plums-and-paw-paws/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pxl_20201015_212926686.jpgPawpaw and plumPawpaw and plum: the old and the newhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_0038.jpgTogether, under the plum treeTogether, under the plum treehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/00000portrait_00000_burst20200412131305103.jpgEaster and PlumThe tree has become a frequent backdrop for our pictures and lifehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pxl_20201014_154921641.jpgPlum trunk - weeping sapThe main trunk has begun to weep sap. It will not be much longer now.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_20180531_182726_996.jpgHope in plum formHope in plum formhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_20180807_191547.jpgThe lone fruitThe lone fruithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/14-1.jpgWe small treeWe small treehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_20200503_171234.jpgShade-giverShade-giver2020-11-24T15:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/11/14/mocksgiving-2020/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/november2010-273.jpgNovember2010 273The once and future turkeyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pxl_20201114_174201295.jpgCardsThe cards, front and back2020-11-18T20:14:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/10/05/walking-for-wilmot/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_20200725_180419.jpgSame crew this summerSame crew this summerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/p1030924.jpgThe Camp Wilmot crew thenThe Camp Wilmot crew thenhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pxl_20201004_161514926.jpgSporting Wilmot attire on my hikeSporting Wilmot attire on my hike2020-10-05T19:05:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/10/03/strength-for-today-bright-hope-for-tomorrow/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img-20200314-wa0004.jpgThe first colors of springThe first colors of springhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pxl_20201003_151054776.jpgPlantingPlantinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pxl_20201003_162224835.jpgPurple and gold herePurple and gold herehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/p1030215.jpgThe world made newThe world made new2020-10-08T20:14:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/10/01/it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pxl_20200925_141252090.jpgEven our outdoor space is messed upEven our outdoor space is messed uphttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pxl_20200914_191308570.jpgWow, that wall paper!Wow, that wall paper!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pxl_20200913_202401815.jpgDrop ceiling, wood panelingDrop ceiling, wood panelinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pxl_20200913_235541426.jpgSo much space!So much space!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_20200816_123834.jpgThe familiar face of the living roomThe familiar face of the living roomhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_20200819_144534-1.jpgHome sweet money pitHome sweet money pithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pxl_20200929_161645761.jpgSituation normal....Situation normal....2020-10-01T15:25:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/09/15/chrysler-pacifica-take-2-artemisia/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pxl_20200904_215605227.jpgFinally campingFinally camping with the car I bought to go camping withhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/img_20200222_000137.jpgMidnight in the tow truckMidnight in the tow truck - there were four of us in the cab! Mom was still recovering from knee surgery. It was 14 degrees. So of course we couldn't stop giggling.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/img_20200622_211157.jpgGoodbye Ruby RiderGoodbye Ruby Riderhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/img_20200621_123028.jpgQuality family timeQuality family timehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/img_20200522_161543.jpgSeriously?Seriously? Come on Bonneville & Sons.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/img_20200522_153319.jpgStop Safely: Vehicle will shut off soonStop Safely: Vehicle will shut off soon (by soon they mean 30 seconds)2020-09-15T20:25:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/08/27/hot-air-ballooning/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200822_061305.jpgSmiles behind masks!Smiles behind masks!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200822_063411.jpgSmile!Smile!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200822_075120.jpgMOSTLY friendly landownersMOSTLY friendly landownershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200822_065820.jpgThe mostly volunteer landing crewThe mostly volunteer landing crewhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200822_064912.jpgThe balloon face of the other balloon only got creepier as it landedThe balloon face of the other balloon only got creepier as it landedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200822_062800.jpgStill waters and smooth sailingStill waters and smooth sailinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200822_061114.jpgAnd I had a brilliant ideaAnd I had a brilliant ideahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_4155.jpgThe morning after. It rained all night. Thane was not one with sleeping.First camping trip - Thane is only 9 months old.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200822_055937.jpgFun, COVID styleFun, COVID style2021-07-14T16:51:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/08/08/learn-to-draw-in-30-days/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200808_133939.jpgDownright architectural!Downright architectural!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200808_133957.jpgWith bonus bopping alienWith bonus bopping alienhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200807_214137.jpgIMG_20200807_214137https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200807_203159.jpgBrenda's first bearBrenda's first bearhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200808_133927.jpgBoxes, treasure chests and foreshorteningBoxes, treasure chests and foreshorteninghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200728_153825-1.jpgVery nice spheresI'm a particular fan of the "alien jumping out of a hole" technique, which is recurring in my opus.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200808_140608-1.jpgMy first drawings in JulyMy first drawings in Julyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200729_144412.jpgMy desk of joyMy desk of joy - as opposed to my desk of workhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200728_153825.jpgIMG_20200728_153825https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200808_133917.jpgLearning to drawLearning to draw2020-09-19T11:31:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/08/05/twenty-years-of-wedded-bliss/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200722_150749.jpgOn White's Pond"How well we pull together, don't we?" "So well that I wish we might always pull in the same boat.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200804_202244.jpgAfter 20 years of marriageAfter 20 years of marriagehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200805_110132.jpgWe were so young!We were so young!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20200805_110112.jpgSame folks, circa 2000Same folks, circa 2000. There are exactly 0 pictures with both Adam and I on our honeymoon. This is as close as it gets.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_20190820_101006.jpgPanos and Gelen nowPanos and Gelennowhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20150805_082327.jpgChocolate cake with chocolate frostingChocolate cake with chocolate frosting2020-08-05T15:55:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/06/28/be-a-sheep/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sheep-with-masks.jpgBaaaa!Baaaa!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sheep-washington-masks_5023809.jpgNot a shepherdNot a shepherdhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/good-shepherd-ravenna-aquinas.jpgThe Good Shepherd - RavennaThe Good Shepherd - Ravenna2020-06-28T16:07:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/06/16/the-mysteries-of-the-holy-spirit/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/img_20191224_200738.jpgIn BethlehemIn Bethlehemhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/114_1432_r1.jpgGrey's baptismGrey's baptismhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/img_20191224_192650.jpgChristmas EveThe beloved community during my last Christmas Eve servicehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200531_124138.jpgPentecostPentecost2020-06-29T16:35:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/06/01/im-gonna-sit-right-down-and-write-myself-a-letter/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/princessgrace.jpgPrincess Grace stampThis was my all time favorite stamp. You had to lick it. The pixels gave it a lovely texture.2020-06-16T15:17:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/05/30/this-has-happened-too-many-times/2020-05-30T21:45:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/05/16/good-fences/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pano_20200513_105754.vr_.jpgI actually got annoyed enough to scrub a good portion of the graffiti offI actually got annoyed enough to scrub a good portion of the graffiti offhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200515_205716.jpgThis was quite a cloudburst. I think we would have normally missed it.This was quite a cloudburst. I think we would have normally missed it.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200516_153426.jpgNew lilac hedge for privacy and fragranceNew lilac hedge for privacy and fragrancehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200515_173654.jpgThe new position of table and chairsThe new position of table and chairshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200509_181950.jpgShown with May snowShown with May snowhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200502_142105.jpgThe reader is innocent hereThe reader is innocent herehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200429_145020.jpgRecent art work by my favorite artistRecent art work by my favorite artisthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200425_165309.jpgNot RestfulNot Restful2020-05-16T23:31:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/05/03/forethought-of-grief/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200502_142218.jpgResident baby bunnyResident baby bunnyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200502_092432.jpgConfession: this man has brought me breakfast in bed nearly every day for those 6 weeksConfession: this man has brought me breakfast in bed nearly every day for those 6 weekshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200502_233400_535.jpgBleeding heartBleeding hearthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_20200503_112923.jpgCommunion under a dying plumCommunion under a dying plum2020-05-04T03:14:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/04/26/programmer-baker-cabinet-maker/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200426_121236.jpgFuture home of bookshelvesFuture home of bookshelveshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200422_220021.jpgAdam, with cake, laughingAdam, with cake, laughinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200425_145300.jpgThe man hard at workThe man hard at workhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200424_180342.jpgAdam, with supervisionAdam, with supervisionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img-20200415-wa0001.jpgTools of the tradeTools of the tradehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200404_223157.jpgMy finest workMy finest workhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200426_123055.jpgPandemic readingPandemic readinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/butcher-baker-candlestick.jpgButcher, Baker & CandlestickButcher, Baker & Candlestick2020-04-26T19:12:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/04/18/sane-in-a-mad-time/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200418_140648.jpgThere will be mountains againThere will be mountains againhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200418_090939.jpgSnow on plum blossomsSnow on plum blossoms2020-04-18T19:12:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/04/13/guest-post-dustbowl-dance-covid19-version/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dustbowl.jpgDustbowl2020-04-20T16:01:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/04/11/the-darkest-day/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20181209_221647_831.jpgWere you there when they laid him in the tomb?Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20191218_194325.jpgRemember meRemember me2020-04-12T16:22:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/04/05/antepandemian-days/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200312_152444-1.jpgBefore the floodBefore the floodhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200312_152444.jpgIMG_20200312_152444https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_20200312_132531.jpgThe day the world changedThe day the world changed2020-04-05T15:27:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/03/28/abundance-want/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200328_202126.jpgAbundanceAbundancehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/zaire.png6 months of supplies in Africa6 months of supplies in Africahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200328_191756.jpgDonutsDonuts2020-03-29T00:24:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/03/23/lets-talk-about-the-apocalypse/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20191022_213720.jpgOur traditional spotsOur traditional spots: I sit between Adam and Tobinhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/beepme.gifBeepMeIf the apocalypse comes, beep me2020-03-31T23:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/03/17/seemingly-months-later/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20191113_150914.jpgThe Harbor Islands viewThe Harbor Islands viewhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200317_110152.jpgWork companionsWork companions2020-03-17T15:43:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/03/16/the-first-monday/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200316_104928.jpgLearning German on DuolingoLearning German on Duolingohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200315_201722.jpgOur scheduleOur schedule2020-03-16T17:36:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/03/15/belief/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200315_151146.jpgSpring - which comes with or without our believing itSpring - which comes with or without our believing ithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200315_144851.jpgNew art since yesterdayNew art since yesterdayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200315_143020.jpgAdam: Bane of oriental bittersweetAdam: Bane of oriental bittersweethttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200315_144748.jpgPanicAdvice from graffiti artists2020-03-15T22:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/03/14/days-when-the-world-changes/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200314_122400.jpgI met this handsome guy on my run todayI met this handsome guy on my run todayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/00100sportrait_00100_burst20200314132833944_cover.jpgI still dressed up for Pi DayI still dressed up for Pi Dayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200314_123322.jpgThis art counts as social distancing - there was a bunch of new stuff todayThis art counts as social distancing - there was a bunch of new stuff todayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200314_124839.jpgLittle choresThis time is giving us a chance to catch up on little choreshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_20200313_081931.jpgSick kidSick kid2020-03-15T02:03:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/02/01/whistle-ruby-rider/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_20200131_093938.jpgGoodbye Herodotus!Goodbye Herodotus!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_20200125_124752.jpgSoooo sexy!Soooo sexy!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_20200126_145951.jpgRuby RiderRuby Rider2020-02-18T16:31:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/01/30/from-the-archives-what-happens-when-you-dont-know/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_0065.jpgMe, thenMe, then2020-01-29T22:47:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/01/29/a-poem-by-grey-books/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/imgp6973.jpgA younger Grey readingA younger Grey reading2020-01-29T23:30:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2020/01/22/remembering-a-tremendous-man-bj-johnson/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cmas2019.jpegHis Christmas Cards were always a highlightHis Christmas Cards were always a highlighthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_20191116_155647.jpgThis last MocksgivingThis last Mocksgivinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/105_0581_r1.jpgBJ c. 2003BJ c. 2003https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_20191116_165014.jpgBJ at the tableI learned this year that BJ had a special "Mocksgiving shirt". He was sad that he thought it would need to be retired after this year.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/imgp1866.jpgBJ JohnsonBJ Johnson2020-01-24T15:07:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/12/26/the-arrival-of-mr-lickums/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_20191224_221127.jpgThe night before ChristmasThe night before Christmashttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_20191226_101928.jpgSelecting his frog buddySelecting his frog buddyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_20191226_113859.jpgFirst meeting between a boy and his frog!First meeting between a boy and his frog!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_20191226_155530.jpgAdding the springtailsAdding the springtailshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_20191226_160345.jpgThe vivarium in situThe vivarium in situhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_20191226_113926.jpgActual Mr. Lickums the 3rdActual Mr. Lickums the 3rd2019-12-26T22:29:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/12/25/the-christmas-with-no-pictures/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/imgp6360.jpgThese children need remedial churchThese children need remedial churchhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/imgp6407.jpgExplaining his perfidy to grandmaExplaining his perfidy to grandmahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/imgp6424-1.jpgHallway Hex BugsHallway Hex Bugshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/imgp6398.jpgSetting out Santa's cookiesSetting out Santa's cookies2019-12-26T00:01:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/12/14/mr-lickums-the-third/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/mrlickums.jpgMr. Lickums the ThirdMr. Lickums the Third - proposal2019-12-15T20:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/11/30/measureless-mountain-days/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mvimg_20191127_213128.jpgMapSo little colored, so much yet to hike!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_20191127_103730.jpgThe moss was shockingly vibrant amid all the monochrome of snow and skyThe moss was shockingly vibrant amid all the monochrome of snow and skyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191127_101858.jpgThe ice was fascinatingThe ice was fascinatinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191127_085539.jpgWinter gearNew pants, new gaiters, new boots, new microspikes.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_20190920_123433.jpgPresidential Traverse, near EisenhowerPresidential Traverse, near Eisenhowerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/pano_20191127_120005.vr_.jpgMisty mountain topsMisty mountain tops2019-11-30T23:02:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/11/12/bus-comes-bus-goes-2/2019-11-12T18:17:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/11/10/remembering-del-loder/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/imgp5102.jpgAt home togetherAt home togetherhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/113_1337.jpgDel was in almost all our family picturesDel was in almost all our family pictureshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/matt_johnstone_group_photo.jpgPirates of PenzancePirates of Penzancehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/imgp2964.jpgGilbert & Sullivan time!Gilbert & Sullivan time!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1573434789693-efaf4226-953a-400d-bd02-9cc8fcaf299f.jpgDel at our weddingDel at our weddinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1573414526785-76dd352d-4c3c-40d1-91bc-d0d12653a0f0.jpgDel Loder & Brenda JohnstoneDel as I remember him2019-11-11T02:19:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/11/04/sweet-hour-of-prayer/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_20191103_143649.jpgBook pileBook pilehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_20191103_143704.jpgMy prayer-viewMy prayer-viewhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2016_02_25_16_40_17-1.jpegAfter graceAfter gracehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/imgp5382.jpgHarkness ChapelHarkness Chapel was home to the Compline service, some of my most meaningful worshiphttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mvimg_20190707_170054.jpgCamp Wilmot CrossCamp Wilmot Cross2019-11-07T00:16:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/10/21/invocation-for-town-meeting/2019-10-25T14:32:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/10/14/home-of-the-pawtucket-agawome-namkeek/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/native-americans.jpgThe Queen of the MisticThe Queen of the Mistic 2019-10-15T15:14:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/09/23/the-waning-of-summer/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190903_184314_1.jpgHow ToHow Tohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20190920_094706.jpgAsk yourself: are you in top physical condition?Ask yourself: are you in top physical condition?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190921_191209.jpgMy selfie form leaves much to be desiredMy selfie form leaves much to be desiredhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190922_204924.jpgAfterAfterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190811_220214.jpgBeforeBeforehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190823_085625.jpgIconic momentIconic momenthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20190714_123502.jpgThis summer's motto for meThis summer's motto for mehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/mvimg_20190810_123550.jpgHiking + Family on Mt. MajorHiking + Family on Mt. Major2019-09-23T18:13:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/09/17/sermon-becoming-a-matthew-25-congregation/2019-09-18T13:51:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/08/21/panos/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190820_101553.jpgIMG_20190820_101553.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190820_101531.jpgIMG_20190820_101531.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mvimg_20190821_104209.jpgMVIMG_20190821_104209.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190820_101515.jpgIMG_20190820_101515.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190820_124632.jpgIMG_20190820_124632.jpg2019-08-21T08:25:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/08/20/like-that-star-of-the-waning-summer/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190819_133636.jpgIMG_20190819_133636.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mvimg_20190819_190918.jpgMVIMG_20190819_190918.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190819_195351.jpgIMG_20190819_195351.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190819_173658.jpgIMG_20190819_173658.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190819_133653.jpgIMG_20190819_133653.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190819_205543.jpgIMG_20190819_205543.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190819_113442.jpgIMG_20190819_113442.jpg2019-08-20T22:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/08/18/this-is-hellas/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190818_190844.jpgIMG_20190818_190844.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mvimg_20190818_184715.jpgMVIMG_20190818_184715.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190818_101820.jpgIMG_20190818_101820.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mvimg_20190818_094528.jpgMVIMG_20190818_094528.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mvimg_20190818_091734.jpgMVIMG_20190818_091734.jpg2019-08-19T03:43:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/08/12/time-to-panic/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/p8110441.jpgAbsolutely perfect weatherAbsolutely perfect weatherhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/p8110412.jpgBeach bumsBeach bumshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190810_193810.jpgYou try to hit the bottle with the frisbeeYou try to hit the bottle with the frisbeehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190810_122755.jpgSummit time!Summit time!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190809_200113.jpgHanging out as a familyHanging out as a familyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190810_123551.jpgChristmas Card ContenderChristmas Card Contender2019-08-12T15:38:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/08/05/camp-gramp-law-of-averages/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190727_131605_1.jpgCamp GrampersCamp Grampers (possibly the actual photo!)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mvimg_20190803_163448.jpgLeft to their own devicesLeft to their own deviceshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190803_135912.jpgCamp Grampers in their natural stateCamp Grampers in their natural statehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190727_131544.jpgWho is tallest?There was no doubt who was shortest (the ten year old), but the desire to appear tallest was quite the race among the eldest three.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190727_131416.jpgAttempted recreationAttempted recreation - it was inauthentic in that no one got stung by a bee this time.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_20190727_131258.jpgNot the iconic photoNot the iconic photo2019-08-06T02:44:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/07/27/camp-wilmot-behind-and-before/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190726_183211.jpgIMG_20190726_183211Adventure week closing ceremonieshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190726_182012.jpgA-cross beautiful White's PondA-cross beautiful White's Pondhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190720_095308.jpgEnergizershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/imgp9324.jpgGrey's first Camp Wilmot dropoffGrey's first Camp Wilmot dropoffhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_0473.jpgBeach cleaning day!Beach cleaning day!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_0660.cr2_.jpgSiblings at WilmotSiblings at Wilmothttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/p1030924.jpgStoneham awesome!Thane didn't actually get to join Grey for several years yet.2019-07-28T01:42:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/07/21/down-from-the-mountaintop/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190719_131845.jpgVictoriousVictorioushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190718_190908.jpgContemplationContemplationhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190720_201624.jpgTo do listTo do listhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mvimg_20190714_122521-1.jpgFirst peak of the week!First peak of the week!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190716_134003.jpgWooded summitWooded summithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190719_090951-1.jpgFriends and mountainsFriends and mountainshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190719_203224.jpgMt. Chocorua from the cabinMt. Chocorua from the cabinhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190720_154524.jpgHike more, worry lessHike more, worry less - my motto for the week2019-07-21T21:09:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/07/20/chocorua-a-third-person-narrative/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190719_142727.jpgBlueberriesBlueberrieshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190719_133813.jpgLooking backLooking backhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pano_20190719_133625.vr_.jpgTowers old and newTowers old and newhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190719_114701.jpgVictors against the hikeVictors against the hikehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190719_114626.jpgGlorious summit windsGlorious summit windshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190719_113323.jpgThe path aheadThe path aheadhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190719_113733.jpgStriking the heroic poseStriking the heroic posehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190719_095953.jpgVernal sprays in midsummerVernal sprays in midsummerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190719_095354.jpgLaughing at the laughing watersLaughing at the laughing watershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190719_090951.jpgThe intrepid hikersThe intrepid hikers2019-07-20T14:22:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/07/18/know-yourself/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190716_130830.jpgSurveying the splendorSurveying the splendor2019-07-18T20:37:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/07/17/ossipee-mountain-vortex-a-ghost-story-part-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190715_151247.jpgThe moment of inspiration for this storyThe moment of inspiration for this story2019-07-17T15:21:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/07/15/ossipee-mountain-vortex-a-ghost-story-part-1/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190715_204402.jpgGhostly writerGhostly writer2019-07-16T02:15:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/07/14/the-wrong-trail/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190714_130936.jpgClues point to goat!Clues point to goat!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190714_130607.jpgWhose scat is that?Whose scat is that?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190714_122325.jpgLooking into the heart of the ringLooking into the heart of the ringhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190714_125153.jpgBlueberriesThe blueberries were perfectly ripe and delicioushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mvimg_20190714_111043.jpgThe heavenly streamhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190714_125429.jpgNorthward squallsNorthward squallshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_20190714_190901.jpgOssipee MountainsThere is a relief map hanging in my bedroom showing the Ossipee Mountains. You can see how weirdly circular they are!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/00100lportrait_00100_burst20190714123439487_cover-1.jpgHike More, Worry LessHike More, Worry Less - my motto this triphttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mvimg_20190714_122521.jpgTriumphant hikerTriumphant hikerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/00100lportrait_00100_burst20190714123439487_cover-e1563146837108.jpgHike More, Worry LessHike More, Worry Less2019-07-14T23:44:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/07/14/sabbatical/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mvimg_20190713_193316.jpgCabin in the woodshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mvimg_20190713_201244.jpgMy company this week2019-07-14T22:51:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/06/17/moving-on-and-moving-up/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_20190611_095509.jpgI think he can pull this one offI think he can pull this one offhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_20190611_085256.jpgMy peopleMy peoplehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_20190611_095740.jpgMy boyMy boyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-5-31-69678a-gs.jpgThane at 4th grade partyThane at 4th grade partyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_20190611_092049.jpgGraduatesGraduateshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_20190611_101551.jpgThane in 4th gradeThane in 4th grade2019-06-15T20:53:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/06/10/rainbows/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_20190608_115412.jpgMy beloved bi sonMy beloved bi sonhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_20190608_134415.jpgProud momProud momhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/mvimg_20190608_130722.jpgBoston Pride paradeBoston Pride paradehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bluebird.pngBluebirdThe only picture my mom could find of the car - the station wagon in the background.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_20190608_131707.jpgGrey wrapped in a pride flagGrey wrapped in a pride flag2019-06-10T16:13:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/05/28/signs-and-portents/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190523_185340.jpgSign and window togetherSign and windowhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190527_101745.jpgThe sign nestled in the roots of a treeYou have to admit it's rather photogenichttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190527_101616.jpgThe sign in front of a lake in the morning sunI might have taken the sign for a photo shoothttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190525_103530.jpgHanging out our shingleHanging out our shingle2019-05-28T00:45:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/05/20/wilmot-work-weekend/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190518_141106.jpgTaking a break from hard laborsTaking a break from hard laborshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190518_163922.jpgGrowing up fast!Growing up fast!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190518_143926.jpgA partial view of my demenseA partial view of my demensehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190518_144117.jpgWilmot's ViewMy coffee break view at Camp Wilmot2019-05-20T13:59:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/05/06/playing-hookie/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mvimg_20190503_110851.jpgPilgrim TowerWe climbed to the very top of the Pilgrim tower! It was a gorgeous view, and the day was unexpectedly lovely.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190505_103805.jpgBeachWe visited a few spots on the National Seashore, but it was pretty rainy and coldhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190505_081610.jpgThane's puzzleWhy do I let Thane talk me into these puzzles? I stayed up until 12:30 last night to get it finished enough that he could put in the last pieces this morninghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190504_123218.jpgThe site of the weekThis was the only window where you could see the water, and the boys played a role playing game there the whole weekendhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190504_094916.jpgThe boys of breakfasthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190503_150642.jpgBreakwaterI walked most of the way down this breakwater. I got to watch seagulls breaking clams on the rocks!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190503_135407.jpgBlue sky bellAny blue sky we saw was an unexpected blessing. We'd expected all rain, all weekendhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190503_095239.jpgReady for adventuresI'm still not accepting that Grey is taller than mehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190504_102032.jpgMy PtownMy Ptown2019-05-05T22:25:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/04/20/though-much-is-taken-much-abides/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190420_110701.jpgHoly SaturdayHoly Saturday2019-04-20T16:51:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/04/08/readying-for-spring/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190203_160751.jpgI especially love the starsI especially love the starshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190226_085038.jpgDare I say my favorite spot?Dare I say my favorite spot?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/imgp5838.jpgDoes anyone with a background in physics know what happened next?Does anyone with a background in physics know what happened next?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/mvimg_20190406_131643.jpgSpring's most perfect day2019-04-07T20:04:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/03/31/my-ballot-stoneham-election-april-2-2019/2019-03-31T23:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/03/23/can-i-do-a-tour-without-mentioning-wolf-attack-or-naked-sailors/2019-03-23T16:43:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/03/11/i-invent-holidays/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/download_20180310_224822-1.jpgMe, in my Piedress, eating PieMe, in my Piedress, eating Piehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_20181110_170437.jpgThis year's MocksgivingThis year's Mocksgivinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/download_20180310_224822.jpgdownload_20180310_224822https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_20181109_181107.jpgPiePie - one of the great centerpieces of all celebrations2019-03-11T15:21:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/03/02/28daysoftshirts-wrap-up/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_20190301_075921.jpgThe remnants2019-03-02T17:06:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/03/01/28daysoftshirts-bonus-day/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_20190301_080419.jpgFriday is tshirt dayFriday is tshirt dayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_20190301_080422.jpgFriday is tshirt dayFriday is tshirt day2019-03-01T19:14:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/28/28daysoftshirts-day-28-sigh-no-more/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190227_222549.jpgIt was a fantastic concerthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/00100lportrait_00100_burst20190228135237244_cover.jpgMy favorite potionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/00100lportrait_00100_burst20190228095106950_cover.jpgMumford and Sons2019-02-28T18:58:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/27/28daysoftshirts-day-27-it-cannot-fail/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190227_100924.jpgI have a cunning planI have a cunning plan2019-02-27T19:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/26/28daysoftshirts-day-26-goblin-dans/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190226_084854.jpgGoblin Dan2022-03-03T23:20:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/25/28daysoftshirts-day-25-lets-go-climb-a-rock/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2016_02_25_16_37_03-1.jpegOn the Yosemite trailsOn the Yosemite trails (My mom, my sister, my grandmother - I'm probably running ahead somewhere!)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190225_080108.jpgGo Climb a RockGo Climb a Rock2019-02-25T16:01:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/24/28daysoftshirts-day-24-the-one-that-started-it-all/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mvimg_20190224_121915.jpgJesus saveshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190224_121829.jpg....and only takes half damage.2019-02-24T20:41:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/23/28daysoftshirts-day-23-more-daydreaming-about-mountains/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190223_092944.jpgThe mountains are callingThe mountains are calling2019-02-23T18:56:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/22/day-22-we-could-live-here-quite-happily-for-years/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190222_084951.jpgFire SwampFire Swamp2019-02-22T16:47:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/21/day-21-my-cup-runneth-over/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190221_083332.jpgCoooooofffffeeeeeeCoooooofffffeeeeee2019-02-21T19:25:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/20/28daysoftshirts-day-20-black-history-month/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20180623_163638.jpgMom getting fittedMy mom got a formal dress made too! Here she is with Jackulin.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190220_082253.jpgActually from AfricaActually from Africahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mvimg_20190220_081933.jpgThe best I could doThe best I could do2019-02-20T16:12:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/19/28daysoftshirts-day-19-old-timey-arguments/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190219_080658.jpgA hope for a generationA hope for a generation2019-02-19T16:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/18/28daysoftshirts-day-18-nothing-says-cool-like-nordic-mythology-in-jokes/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20180808_160930.jpgMt. Rainier from Longmire for referenceMt. Rainier from Longmire for reference (smoky version)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190218_105329.jpgCozy hoodiehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190218_105402.jpgLOKI!2019-02-18T23:04:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/17/28daysoftshirts-day-17-gamer-pride/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/00100lportrait_00100_burst20190217133009317_cover.jpgGamer Pride!2019-02-17T21:26:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/16/28daysoftshirts-day-16-r-e-s-p-e-c-t/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190216_103223.jpgOwning my age2019-02-16T18:11:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/15/28daysoftshirts-day-15-i-really-love-the-martian/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190215_091921.jpgDifficult selfie!2019-02-15T19:36:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/14/28daysoftshirts-day-14-at-the-halfway-mark/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190214_080424.jpgMy most difficult to read t-shirtMy most difficult to read t-shirt2019-02-14T15:49:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/13/28daysoftshirts-day-13-is-a-different-kind-of-nerdy/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190213_081819.jpgHard times!Hard times!2019-02-13T15:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/12/28daysoftshirts-day-12-continuing-the-tolkien-theme/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190212_084120.jpgFun run!2019-02-12T15:44:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/11/28daysoftshirts-day-11-in-mirkwood/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190211_074538.jpgMirkwood National ForestMirkwood National Forest2019-02-11T15:58:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/10/28daysoftshirts-day-10-back-from-the-mountains/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190210_121016.jpgShirt 10 v1https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mvimg_20190210_171406.jpgThe mountains are calling2019-02-10T22:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/10/28daysoftshirts-day-9-camp-wilmot/2019-02-10T18:21:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/08/28daysoftshirts-day-8-back-home/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190208_101309.jpgMoar coffee plsMoar coffee pls2019-02-08T17:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/07/28daysoftshirts-day-7-more-work-shirts/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190207_081454.jpgOnduoOnduo2019-02-07T19:31:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/06/28daysoftshirts-day-6-more-work-shirts/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190206_080210.jpgThat's a V!2019-02-06T17:51:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/05/28daysoftshirt-day-5-work-offsite/2019-02-05T15:41:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/04/28daysoftshirts-day-4-going-on-a-journey/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190204_085426.jpgWhy did the chicken cross the road2019-02-04T14:31:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/03/28daysoftshirts-day-3-latin-on-superbowl-sunday/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190203_163333.jpgNew family motto?2019-02-03T22:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/02/28daysoftshirts-day-2-no-comment/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190202_100208.jpgNo Comment2019-02-03T03:31:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/02/01/28-days-of-t-shirts/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_20190201_080230.jpgDay 1: Red Google shirtDay 1: Red Google shirt2019-02-01T16:19:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/28/scottish-haut-cuisine/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190126_150105.jpgAt the beginning of simmerAt the beginning of simmerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190126_145919.jpgPotato skin residuePotato skin residuehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190126_144242.jpgWhat am I, chopped meat?What am I, chopped meat?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/00000portrait_00000_burst20190126133504020.jpgI recommend dusty cans - they taste betterI recommend dusty cans - they taste betterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/brenda-burns-night.jpgMy toast to the poetMy toast to the poet2019-01-29T02:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/23/the-home-i-was-trying-to-build/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wp-1548299656627.jpgMy view right nowhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mvimg_20190123_190516.jpgChecking out the new fitness equipment2019-01-24T03:24:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/20/frozen-echo/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190120_092932.jpgScenic gaming locationhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190120_130831.jpgThe shores of Echo Lakehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190120_131530.jpgWhite Horse Ledge2019-01-20T19:50:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/20/im-tweeting-my-reading-of-a-history-of-stoneham/2019-01-20T15:51:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/19/awaiting-the-storm/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mvimg_20190119_160134.jpgMVIMG_20190119_160134.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190119_160139.jpgDisappearing mountains2019-01-19T21:21:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/15/babys-first-tattoo/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/0-5-ounce-freehand-shading-ink_lifestyle_1_20190114093003_500.png0-5-ounce-freehand-shading-ink_lifestyle_1_20190114093003_500.5 oz freehand shading inkhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190114_183051.jpgStevenSteven2019-01-15T16:20:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/14/sequential-puzzles/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mvimg_20190112_131107.jpgOur studyOur studyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190101_164821.jpgHe's amazingHe's amazinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190112_173413_336.jpgAfter several hours of laborAfter several hours of laborhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190101_193455_721.jpgLinen closetLinen closethttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190113_185844.jpgIt seems like it should be possible to stack. It isn't.It seems like it should be possible to stack. It isn't. This is my all-in-one.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/smileypuzzle_540x540.jpgSequential puzzleSequential puzzle2019-01-14T00:36:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/08/skills/2019-01-09T03:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/07/fighting-entropy/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190105_174523.jpgCompleted installationCompleted installationhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_20190105_191227.jpgFighting imaginary entropy as a familyFighting imaginary entropy as a family2019-01-07T01:44:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/05/quality-family-time/2019-01-06T00:13:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/04/indoor-soccer/2019-01-05T01:07:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/03/pork-cloud/2019-01-04T02:16:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/01/theres-a-wall-i-havent-seen-in-a-long-time/2019-01-01T23:16:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2019/01/01/2018-in-hindsight/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/P8310624.jpgGood times!Good times!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20181028_141656.jpgSingaporeSingaporehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20181008_164104_1.jpgExcellent looking rangerExcellent looking rangerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_1578.jpgMy crewMy crewhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20180922_181128.jpgHer poem was entitled "The Brendigo"Her poem was entitled "The Brendigo"https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20180922_103304.jpgTwo 5ks in two weeks!Two 5ks in two weeks!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FB_IMG_1537046717576.jpgAmazing ladiesAmazing ladieshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20180906_202042.jpgMy little trumpeterMy little trumpeterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20180814_160230.jpgSurreal theater in the smokeSurreal theater in the smokehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/P1090306.jpgBaby's first BackpackingBaby's first Backpacking2019-01-01T18:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/30/basketball-2/2018-12-30T15:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/29/a-time-to-clean-up/2018-12-29T20:45:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/26/learning/2018-12-27T00:02:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/26/the-morning-after/2018-12-26T15:58:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/25/when-the-work-is-over/2018-12-26T03:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/25/christmas-dawn/2018-12-25T14:46:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/24/merry-christmas/2018-12-25T02:38:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/24/very-serious-people/2018-12-24T21:34:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/24/christmas-prep/2018-12-24T19:24:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/23/these-beverages-fight-scurvy/2018-12-24T02:02:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/23/christmas-lights/2018-12-24T00:06:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/22/caramel-corn/2018-12-22T23:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/22/ethical-internetting/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181222_112542.jpg19th century Facebook19th century Facebook2018-12-24T01:06:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/12/10/the-season-of-rituals/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181123_174640.jpgThe children love the angelThe children love the angelhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_20181205_194919_046.jpgFirst Sunday in Advent: HopeFirst Sunday in Advent: Hope2018-12-10T16:48:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/11/19/hobbies-we-have-had-before/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181117_204728.jpgAll done!All done!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181117_204334.jpgSomebunny newSomebunny newhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181117_203746.jpgMany baby bunniesMany baby bunnieshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181117_203111.jpgOriginal stamp in the middleOriginal stamp in the middlehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181117_201856.jpgNice try. Didn't work.Nice try. Didn't work.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181117_201352.jpgN+1 CuttersN+1 Cutters - Kilroy was here courtesy of Grey, who probably learned it from Fallouthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181117_200300.jpgPaper and stampsPaper and stampshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181117_194332.jpgSome of my better baby stampsSome of my better baby stampshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/107_0785.jpgSame desk, pre babiesSame desk, pre babies. Where did that awesome Tolkien poster go?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181117_203009.jpgMy messMy mess2018-11-20T15:38:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/11/12/stiff/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181028_115420.jpgThinking about exerciseThinking about exercise - my favorite kind of exercise2018-11-13T05:19:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/11/04/stoneham-elections-fall-2018/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181024_170609_917.jpgAn honor and a privilege to fill outAn honor and a privilege to fill out2018-11-05T00:26:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/11/03/like-a-memory-it-falls/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/imgp3183.jpgMt Rainier from MineralMt Rainier in the middle and Roundtop to the right. Not the view from our house - and when I was a girl the shoulders of Roundtop were still covered.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_20181102_081449.jpgThe fall of FallThe fall of Fall2018-11-06T23:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/10/29/singapore-city-of-selfies/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181028_121609.jpg7-11 has dim sum but zero gum7-11 has dim sum but zero gumhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181028_161623.jpgYou rake your yard, but do you rake your rivers?You rake your yard, but do you rake your rivers?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181028_155126.jpgThese women in yellow are clearly togetherThese women in yellow are clearly togetherhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181028_155725.jpgWorld of cacti?World of cacti?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181028_162146.jpgYou know you're really short on space when...You know you're really short on space when...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181028_115959.jpgWorking on my selfie gameacWorking on my selfie gamehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181028_131504.jpgInside the dome looking at the treesInside the dome looking at the trees2018-11-01T12:30:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/10/22/lovecraftian-october/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181020_181306.jpgRocking the Cthulu fezRocking the Cthulu fezhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20180902_144541.jpgDecay upon decayDecay upon decay2018-10-22T01:38:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/10/11/today-in-struction/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20180726_193029.jpgWe called it the murder shower at this stageWe called it the murder shower at this stagehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181003_102422_012.jpgI'm in love with that backsplash tileI'm in love with that backsplash tilehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181003_095331.jpgThe shower is really hard to photographThe shower is really hard to photographhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181003_095237.jpg6 foot vanity...6 foot vanity...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20181003_095219.jpgSo lovelySo lovelyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20180419_182036.jpgThat's the only tiny bit of wall remainingThat's the only tiny bit of wall remaining - it's interior.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20180410_183949.jpgWhat we found in these walls...What we found in these walls...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20180406_184653.jpgThis door was bizarre.This door was bizarre. Not even Thane was small enough to reach it. This is where we left the time capsule.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20180406_184511.jpgThe chimney explains that weird bump outThe chimney explains that weird bump outhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_20180405_081818.jpgHard to seeHard to see, but there's a little access door to the left of the window2018-10-11T17:44:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/09/24/turning-40/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dsc_1527.jpgThe runnersThe runnershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180922_162138.jpgMy sister and meMy sister and mehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180923_170628.jpgNot going to rush to take this down!Not going to rush to take this down!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180922_191415.jpgAn ode to the transforming effect of coffee on meAn ode to the transforming effect of coffee on mehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180922_181129.jpgDramatic re-interpretationsDramatic re-interpretationshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180922_151040.jpgWe all have our own guilty pleasuresWe all have our own guilty pleasureshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180922_155646_010.jpgGrey would like you to know that the tennis courts are a lieGrey would like you to know that the tennis courts are a liehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180922_104401.jpgThe runnersThe runnershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180922_103142.jpgReady to runReady to runhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180922_101503.jpgA friendly squirrelA friendly squirrel2018-09-24T18:51:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/09/17/so-much-so-fast-so-fun-so-hard/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fb_img_1537046717576.jpgMy ladies on the CapeMy ladies on the Capehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180914_190852.jpgWhile the moussaka bakesWhile the moussaka bakeshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180915_100145_853.jpgThe Race for RecoveryThe Race for Recovery - I need to start using black and white filters for my post-race pictureshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180915_140747.jpgThe fast ferry to ProvincetownThe fast ferry to Provincetown2018-09-17T02:31:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/09/05/camp-wilmot-5k/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20170709_164550.jpgCamp WilmotCamp Wilmot2018-09-06T00:17:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/09/03/2018-democratic-primary-stoneham-edition/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180608_082524.jpgStoneham Town CommonStoneham Town Common2018-09-04T02:34:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/08/28/the-prophet-john-muir/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1080175.jpgThe reflections off White Lake over Chocorua were really lovelyChocorua from White Lake in Novemberhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1070625.jpgMt. Rainier at Reflection LakesMt. Rainier at Reflection Lakeshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20170819_175433.jpgMt. Chocorua at sunsetMt. Chocorua at sunsethttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180808_162131-2.jpgMe and the mountain that most often picks up the phone to call meMe and the mountain that most often picks up the phone to call mehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/john-muir.jpgJohn MuirMy heart-throb2018-08-28T03:04:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/08/22/land-of-ashes/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180815_131814.jpgNo filter ElizabethanNo filter Elizabethanhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180814_160443.jpgWe saw no plays hereWe saw no plays here2018-08-22T17:43:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/08/20/my-mind-was-filled-with-wonder/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1090318.jpgThe living waters we drankThe living waters we drankhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1090257.jpgThe very rock upon which we sangThe very rock upon which we sanghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1090196.jpgThat lonesome valleyThat lonesome valleyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180808_160930.jpgMy mountainMy mountain2018-08-17T23:50:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/08/17/camp-gramp-2018-the-middle/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180815_150845169.jpgIMG_20180815_150845169https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180815_154542447_hdr.jpgIMG_20180815_154542447_HDRhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/campers.jpgCampers2018-08-17T23:38:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/08/14/camp-gramp-2018-getting-started/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/seattle-3.jpgSeattle 3https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/seattle-2.jpgSeattle 2https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/seattle-1.jpgSeattle 1https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jubilee3.jpgJubilee3https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jubilee1.jpgCamp GrampersCamp Grampershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jubilee-2.jpgJubilee 22018-08-14T05:29:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/08/13/backpacking-the-next-generation/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1090319.jpgBackpacking buddyBackpacking buddy - getting the coldest, fastest water from a mountain streamhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1090224.jpgUpper Crystal LakeI saw no fish to eat the plentiful bugshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1090254.jpgIt looked like an infinity lakeIt looked like an infinity lakehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1090189.jpgNear where we got our waterNear where we got our waterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1090171.jpgTraditional trailhead photoTraditional trailhead photohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1090214-e1534088556402.jpgBest reading chair in the worldBest reading chair in the worldhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180808_165741.jpgLongmire in the heatLongmire in the heathttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/p1090170.jpgReady to hit the trailReady to hit the trail2018-08-13T15:50:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/08/06/teenage-angst-at-parties-a-how-to-guide-run-by-the-son/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180804_135034-e1533426303939.jpg"Goodness, you're so tall!""Goodness, you're so tall!"2018-08-06T20:31:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/07/23/we-come-back-changed/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180722_153338.jpgThe chefsThe chefshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180722_153347.jpgDiabetes on a plateDiabetes on a platehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_6438.jpgWeek 2 CampersWeek 2 Campers2018-07-23T02:26:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/07/14/camping-again/2018-07-14T16:44:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/06/26/all-around-the-mulberry-bush/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180625_202743.jpgTo the victor, the spoilsTo the victor, the spoilshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180625_201921.jpgNext generation of jam makersNext generation of jam makershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180625_200218.jpgThe bountyThe bountyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180625_192148.jpgBerry stained handsBerry stained handshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180625_191128.jpgNot all the mulberries were easy to reachNot all the mulberries were easy to reachhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180625_190555.jpgMulberries don't all ripen at the same timeMulberries don't all ripen at the same timehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180625_190356.jpgThe foragersThe foragers2018-06-26T01:55:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/06/25/leaving-behind-the-rough/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/imgp8273.jpgOne of my favorite pictures of our pastor emeritusOne of my favorite pictures of our pastor emeritushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180623_163606.jpgMJ Clothing in LowellMJ Clothing in Lowellhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180624_164532.jpgNovelty - insulated ceilingNovelty - insulated ceiling2018-06-25T01:51:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/06/18/four-happy-thoughts/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180608_084852_553.jpgHanging onHanging onhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180616_114409.jpgPreparing for kickoff on a perfect dayPreparing for kickoff on a perfect dayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180617_113751.jpgWe choose welcomeWe choose welcomehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180617_183307.jpgTwo fathersTwo fathers2018-06-19T00:12:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/06/11/three-square-meals-a-day/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180610_202902.jpgA package waiting for meA package waiting for mehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/csa-cookbook.pngCSA CookbookCSA Cookbookhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180530_191004.jpgHello Fresh - Hoisin meatballsHello Fresh - Hoisin meatballs2018-06-11T16:20:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/06/05/come-labor-on/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180604_213431.jpgCome, Labor OnCome, Labor On2018-06-05T18:06:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/06/04/something-ive-never-done-before/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_215544.jpgIt's amazing how slightly differently we can all interpret the same thing!It's amazing how slightly differently we can all interpret the same thing!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_173839_511.jpgOn a sadder noteOn a sadder notehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_190429.jpgPainting with some friendsPainting with some friends - maybe next time we'll do an all group outing!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_214130.jpgIMG_20180602_214130https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_211530.jpgMy masterpieceMy masterpiecehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_203340.jpgRocks and hard cloudsRocks and hard to make cloudshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_193456.jpgBase coatBase coathttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_215612.jpgMy artistic genius at work!My artistic genius at work!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_190715.jpgIntimidation factor: highIntimidation factor: high2018-06-03T22:29:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/05/29/bumpy-roads-and-traditions/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180528_103908.jpgMy boysMy boyshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180527_123139.jpgHiking to find a geocacheHiking to find a geocachehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180528_090058_887.jpgHelpful ladder replacementHelpful ladder replacementhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180528_102716.jpgYounghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180528_101706.jpgEasily fatalEasily fatal - times twohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180528_101737.jpgBroken treeThe trunk had bifurcated and each part had fallen to the sides - twice as potentially deadly!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180526_114228.jpgWe had four tarps upWe had four tarps uphttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180525_141843.jpgMany great traditions include mooseMany great traditions include moosehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180525_153023.jpgSomehow missing the skull and crossbonesThis would be more accurate if it read "Abandon hope all ye who enter here without four wheel drive"2018-05-29T03:10:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/05/21/top-of-mind-at-the-tipping-point-to-summer/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180513_160406-e1526870261838.jpgHappy Mother's Day!Happy Mother's Day!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180513_161020_1.jpgNot quite the same thingNot quite the same thinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180517_192710.jpgJust as I took this picture, the Sox hit a home runJust as I took this picture, the Sox hit a home runhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180519_130957_433.jpgThere are a couple hundred plums, but these are the biggestThere are a couple hundred plums, but these are the biggesthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180516_081123.jpgCommuting clothesCommuting clothes2018-05-21T16:11:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/05/06/stoneham-town-meeting-monday-may-7th/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/article22.pngArticle 22Article 22https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20150112_193238.jpgTown Hall meeting to approve the GreenwayTown Hall meeting to approve the Greenway2018-05-08T00:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/04/30/beebop-a-reebop-a-japanese-knotweed-preserve/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180429_182437.jpgJust not quite rightJust not quite righthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180429_191712.jpgIt definitely looks chives-y on bread. It's not.It definitely looks chives-y on bread. It's not.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180429_183126.jpgCould be, uh, something with cinnamonCould be, uh, something with cinnamonhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180429_183246.jpgIt definitely looks better in small quantitiesIt definitely looks better in small quantitieshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180429_181943.jpgNot a good food colorNot a good food colorhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180429_173022.jpgChoppy choppyChoppy choppyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180429_160622.jpgA common sightA common sighthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180429_161935.jpgWay too much knotweedWay too much knotweed2018-05-06T17:21:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/04/23/little-darlin-its-been-a-long-cold-lonely-winter/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180420_210255.jpgOur friends will play games with usOur friends will play games with ushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_1918.jpgOK, this picture of Grey is admittedly terrifyingOK, this picture of Grey is admittedly terrifyinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180401_105229.jpgWord for ChildrenI teach the 2nd through 5th gradershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180421_131237_369.jpgFlowers, coffee, muffinFlowers, coffee, muffinhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180422_154248.jpgChecking the vernal greensChecking the vernal greens2018-04-23T02:19:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/04/15/parenting-without-kids/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180407_164238.jpgWho will I go geocaching with?Who will I go geocaching with?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180407_154951.jpgMy boysMy boyshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180415_120844.jpgDespite this face, he ate them allDespite this face, he ate them allhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180415_120842.jpgProfile pic, right hereProfile pic, right herehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180415_120841.jpgI got video for another grapeI got video for another grapehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180415_120840.jpgHe made this face every time he ate oneHe made this face every time he ate onehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180414_193052.jpgLucky to be married to this handsome guy!Lucky to be married to this handsome guy!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180415_114057.jpgPossibly my favorite of the Eschers, showing none of his trademarksPossibly my favorite of the Eschers, showing none of his trademarkshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180415_112749.jpgIMG_20180415_112749https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20180414_115931_285.jpgMy gigantic eldest sonMy gigantic eldest son2018-04-16T12:27:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/04/16/destroying-your-house-for-fun-and-profit/2018-04-15T20:53:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/04/12/running-towards-danger-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/caitlinvolunteer.jpgWhen the marathon was just a fun sports event.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/caitlininjuries.jpgFrom flying glass - she's not included in the count of injured.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sheisok.jpgThis was such a relief to hear2018-04-12T21:58:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/04/03/stoneham-election-2018-unofficial-results/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_20170627_202700.jpgStonehamStoneham2018-04-04T02:16:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/03/25/my-ballot-stoneham-town-election-tuesday-april-3-2018/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20160630_191037.jpgStoneham - our homeStoneham - our home2018-04-03T15:56:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/04/02/stoneham-election-april-3-2018-follow-up-what-i-meant-by-bankrupt/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/imgp9125.jpgReservoir in the FellsReservoir in the Fells2018-04-06T21:27:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/03/26/my-heart-is-filled-with-longing/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/beeches.jpgBeeches in the setting sunBeeches in the setting sunhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/p1080880.jpgThe LoonsThe Loonshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/p1030937.jpgThe sound, feel and smell of summerThe sound, feel and smell of summer2018-03-25T22:01:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/03/20/ready-set-go/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180317_110146.jpgWe found the floor tile to go with the countertop and backsplashWe found the floor tile to go with the countertop and backsplash2018-03-24T17:45:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/03/19/the-fine-line-between-caring-and-obsession/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180316_185832.jpgYankee ingenuityYankee ingenuity - or possibly insanityhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180316_183411.jpgChop chop!Chop chop!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180316_183825.jpgTrue love in actionTrue love in actionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180316_183511.jpgPlum budsIf that's a "tight cluster" instead of a "bud swell" we can just write this year's harvest off.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/plumkiller.pngA text I sent to my husbandA text I sent to my husband2018-03-19T01:47:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/03/15/dueling-poets/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/p2190182.jpgThe poet as a Jedi knightThe poet as a Jedi knight2018-03-15T22:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/03/12/piemas-xi-the-piemas-we-deserve/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180310_144904.jpgHappy Piemas!Happy Piemas!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180310_164241.jpgSome of the ladies on the streetSome of the ladies on the streethttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180310_174420.jpgWide ranging conversationsWide ranging conversationshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180310_220208_1.jpgBoom Sauce makes philosophers of us all!Boom Sauce makes philosophers of us all!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180310_1841421.jpgIMG_20180310_184142https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180310_175710_110.jpgLucky Charms PieEvil genius at work: this looked even better than the Youtube video pie it was based on. It tasted pretty decent too!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180310_184142.jpgApostles of PieApostles of Piehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018_03_10_16_24_086812061542005342916_color_pop.jpgDressed a la modeDressed a la modehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180310_144257_172-e1520818173335.jpgRecipe is throwing shadeRecipe is throwing shade2018-03-12T13:48:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/03/13/the-impossible-dream-damson-plum-jam/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/plum-jam.jpgDreams I have hadDreams I have hadhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180311_162712.jpgBlack mark of deathly doomBlack mark of deathly doom2018-03-12T02:34:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/03/05/dreams-can-come-true/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180304_205029.jpgEvil cake geniusEvil cake geniushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180304_154920.jpgThe second cacheThe second cachehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180304_144644.jpgThe bounty of the first cacheThe bounty of the first cachehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180304_154801.jpgWidow and widower makerWidow and widower makerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180304_144404_828.jpgFirst cacheFirst cachehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180304_160544.jpgAnd we did!!And we did!!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180303_160742.jpgIt's a super cool cloakIt's a super cool cloakhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_20180303_135150.jpgSamplesWe're thinking the darker gray in the countertop for the flooring.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/112_1240_r1.jpgSix days oldSix days oldhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0141.jpgHiking the Fells with Baby GreyHiking the Fells with Baby Grey2018-03-06T18:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/02/26/winters-antidote/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p2200298.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p2200400.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p2200424.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p2200460.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img_20180221_095856.jpgIMG_20180221_095856https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p2210522.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p2210550.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p2210595.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p2210782.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p2210819.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2018-02-26T02:23:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/02/12/the-200th-day-of-winter/2018-02-12T20:32:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/01/30/putting-down-and-picking-up/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20161217_133535.jpgAttic as it wasMy clawfoot tub will be right where the chaise is... #worthIt2018-01-30T17:16:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/01/22/over-the-garden-wall/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/overthegardenwall.jpgOverTheGardenWallBrothers2018-01-22T03:38:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/01/15/grind-their-bones/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180114_175846.jpgBroken, but healingBroken, but healinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180114_143523.jpgHe was very excited to win his bet with me about the nature of the injuryHe was very excited to win his bet with me about the nature of the injuryhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180114_140703.jpgI'm struck by how big he looks hereI'm struck by how big he looks herehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180114_133510.jpgSling-boyThe local hospital deal with so many skiing patients they return the splits to the ski resort listed on a regular basis. They have codes for which mountain you hurt yourself on.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20170204_083822.jpgWhite Horse Ledge viewWhite Horse Ledge viewhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20160117_100942.jpgDining room viewDining room viewhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/screenshot_20180104-0920131.pngPast bitter to dangerousPast bitter to dangerous2018-01-15T04:17:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/01/08/once-again-back-to-work/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180103_212546.jpgGrey's room, mood lightingGrey's room, mood lightinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180104_174455.jpgMeanwhile, up in the attic...Meanwhile, up in the attic...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180103_212918.jpgThane's room - with mood lightingThane's room - with mood lightinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180103_212304.jpgGrey's cozy roomGrey's cozy roomhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180103_212231.jpgIMG_20180103_212231https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180103_212210.jpgThane's room - normal versionThane's room - normal version2018-01-08T16:28:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/01/04/the-blizzard-of-18/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180104_222842.jpgThat's a lot of snow to be movedThat's a lot of snow to be movedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180104_215914.jpgIcyclesIcycleshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180104_214602.jpgHow you get a car out in this situationHow you get a car out in this situationhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180104_183943.jpgThe traditional Nobility Hill snow day potluckThe traditional Nobility Hill snow day potluckhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180104_174502.jpgMeanwhile, the kids...Meanwhile, the kids...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/00000img_00000_burst20180104213129_cover.jpgWalking the snowWe had to walk a lot of the snow a considerable distance, including across the street.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180104_213108.jpgVery high banksVery high banks - almost as high as '15https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180104_153015.jpgVisibility lostVisibility losthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180104_130206.jpgEven less visibilityEven less visibilityhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180104_112659.jpgCompare and contrast with this morning's pictureCompare and contrast with this morning's picture2018-01-05T04:34:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2018/01/01/the-one-productive-day-of-the-year/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180101_155034.jpgMuch neater afterMuch neater afterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180101_145805.jpgMessy beforeMessy beforehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180101_160520.jpgThe paint is now dryingThe paint is now dryinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_20180101_145606.jpgGrey did an awesome job painting with his fatherGrey did an awesome job painting with his father2018-01-01T23:11:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/12/31/saying-goodbye-to-christmas/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_20171223_195503_962.jpgBlue Heron ConcertBlue Heron Concerthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_20171225_184912.jpgChristmas dinnerChristmas dinnerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_20171225_081105.jpgHeart PuppyThane's favorite gift was probably Heart Puppy, seen here snuggling Data.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_20171225_082715.jpgThe phoneThis is the year Grey finally got a phone. He's SO THRILLED.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_20171224_195643.jpgChristmas miraclesChristmas miracleshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_20171217_175230.jpgAdvent candlesAdvent candles - it was a really lovely moment every weekhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screenshot_20171228-210249.pngSo cold!So cold!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_20171124_151556.jpgCutting the treeCutting the treehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_20171225_091107_878.jpgChristmas snow fallingChristmas snow falling2017-12-31T16:34:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/12/30/2018-looking-forward/2017-12-30T23:12:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/12/29/2017-in-the-rear-view-mirror/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/p1080524-2.jpgDear friends on cold daysDear friends on cold dayshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/download_20170624_123103.jpgOur last night togetherOur last night togetherhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/wp-image-1582399425.jpgLastours2017-12-29T17:31:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/12/11/contemplations-in-the-season-of-advent/2017-12-11T02:47:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/11/27/sermon-calling-our-pastor/2017-11-29T19:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/11/13/we-have-found-our-new-pastor/2017-11-13T15:46:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/11/10/mocksgiving-prep-version-18/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171110_172552.jpgYou can see the bubblingYou can see the bubblinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171110_170222.jpgThe crack doesn't look that bad until you look closelyThe crack doesn't look that bad until you look closelyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171110_165203.jpgLuscious farm share blueberriesLuscious farm share blueberrieshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171110_162911.jpgTwo pecan piesTwo pecan pieshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171110_162033.jpgPecan pie in planningPecan pie - sometimes I just dump the pecans in. Sometimes I carefully arrange them. I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171110_141704.jpgIt schlumped, but within acceptable tolerancesThe schlump. This one is within acceptable tolerances, so I won't try again.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171110_140502.jpgFirst offering on the porchFirst offering on the porchhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171110_140108.jpgBaked breadBaked bread - the sheen comes from the last use of Crisco in my Mocksgiving prephttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171110_135631.jpgLone pie crustLone pie crusthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171110_135408.jpgNo reroll this timeNo reroll this time - possibly because it got stuck and I already had to reroll. That makes it tougher but easier to work.2017-11-11T02:13:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/11/06/fealty-the-flynn-family-crest/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fealty.jpgFealty DesignFealty Design - Claim Your Kindredhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/highballwithcider.jpgFealty glassWith apple ciderhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/highball_glass.jpgWithout beverageWithout beveragehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171105_151418.jpgWelcome to our homeWelcome to our homehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171001_131740.jpgFealty StickersMake a Starbucks water bottle unique! (I thought the greens were perfect together.)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171007_152544.jpgStickers on thermosesStickers on thermoses - still looking great a month laterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/self_stamp.jpgFealty crest stampHere's the stamp without the address. I can use any color ink I like with this.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/embosser.jpgFealty embosserMy favorite thing to do with this is emboss gold seals. That's a spoiler to any of you who get Christmas cards from me...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171105_151002.jpgNotecardsI'd written a note on the other side, and got this one back2017-11-07T01:55:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/11/03/its-electric/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_20171103_104002.jpgFancy new chargerFancy new chargerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/badenergyuser.pngBadEnergyUserBad Energy User - no cookie for you!2017-11-03T21:24:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/10/30/the-wild-hunt/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_20171029_152728_097.jpgBefore the stormBefore the storm2017-10-30T13:45:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/10/23/fall-colors/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_20171022_155229.jpgSkate CreekSkate Creek2017-10-23T00:47:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/10/16/sometimes-you-just-gotta-skyrim/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/skyrim.pngNot actually my characterNot actually my character2020-04-21T15:27:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/10/02/is-it-i-lord/2017-10-02T15:53:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/09/25/welcome-to-minerva/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170924_153523.jpgMinerva at homeMinerva at home2017-09-25T19:45:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/09/11/the-summer-of-their-years/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/kayaking.jpgKayaking on Mineral LakeKayaking on Mineral Lakehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20953838_10213687696177849_2499953142316766213_n.jpgHiawatha TrailHiawatha Trailhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20934138_10213676431856248_4024479190802536671_o.jpgEclipseEclipsehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20882726_10213642684492585_1300278085404212201_n.jpgMt. RushmoreMt. Rushmorehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20818811_10213638729833721_4060215602206570054_o.jpgWall DrugWall Drughttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20728182_10213600857526937_207959824663127030_n.jpgNiagaraNiagarahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170806_093711_030.jpgOur 17th anniversaryOur 17th anniversaryhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170803_153708.jpgLong imagined city, visitedLong imagined city, visitedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170803_145006.jpgThousands of years ago, this was wrought by human handsThousands of years ago, this was wrought by human handshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170803_113333.jpgHigh above the modern eraHigh above the modern era2017-10-03T17:37:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/08/28/conquering-chocorua/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170819_145628.jpgVictorious Views!Victorious Views!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170819_220736_405.jpgThe view of Chocorua from Middle SisterThe view of Chocorua from Middle Sisterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170819_124040.jpgBlueberriesThe wild blueberries were superb and I grazed continually as I hiked!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170819_130643.jpgChocorua is on the left hereChocorua is on the left herehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170819_175433.jpgNote how ominously close that sun is to the horizonNote how ominously close that sun is to the horizon - that's also where we'd been a few hours priorhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170819_152525.jpgNot the steepest, scariest part of the trailNot the steepest, scariest part of the trailhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p1080175.jpgThe reflections off White Lake over Chocorua were really lovelyThe reflections off White Lake over Chocorua were really lovelyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170819_145319.jpgNot the steepest, scariest partNot the steepest, scariest parthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170819_145058.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/wp-image-4327363700266031554.jpgIf only I'd seen this2020-04-25T16:13:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/08/21/notorious-b-j-f/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170818_100935.jpgBook and embosserBook and embosserhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170810_143839.jpgBoston skylineWalking back from the swearing in2017-08-18T14:47:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/08/14/last-night-i-had-the-strangest-dream/2017-08-14T15:40:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/08/05/cathars-and-carcassonne/2017-08-07T15:44:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/08/02/fine-knacks-for-ladies/2017-08-02T20:33:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/08/01/barcelona-to-carcassonne/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/wp-image-2086062448.jpgwp-image-2086062448https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/wp-image-544986291.jpgwp-image-544986291https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/wp-image-1528037646.jpgwp-image-15280376462017-08-02T22:54:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/07/30/barcelona-part-one/2017-07-31T20:32:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/07/17/mindfulness-and-the-modern-mom/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170627_202709.jpgBeauty & prayerBeauty & prayer2017-07-18T14:16:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/07/10/church-camp-a-love-letter/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170709_164550.jpgGoodbye, boysGoodbye, boys. God bless.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170709_164706.jpgHappy parentsWe decided to take our OWN latrine photohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170709_164444.jpgWeek 1 latrine photoWeek 1 latrine photohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/p1070401.jpgI'm not sure where Matthew is in this oneI'm not sure where Matthew is in this onehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20150705_155704.jpgThe "latrines" photoThe "latrines" photo has become a favorite of the parents. We threaten to hold their candy money hostage if they don't cooperate.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/imgp9359.jpgHe wore that shirt all week - it was in every pictureHe wore that shirt all week - it was in every picturehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/imgp9324.jpgFirst year dropoffFirst year dropoff2017-07-10T03:21:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/07/03/white-lake-maundering/2017-07-03T18:23:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/06/19/the-end-of-the-season/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-18.jpgLove you all the time!Love you all the time!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170617_141505_1.jpgProud championship playerProud championship playerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170617_141117.jpgGood luck getting past him!Good luck getting past him!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170617_113915.jpgIn it to win itIn it to win ithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170614_090618.jpgEdwin Hubble readies his "Famous American" presentationEdwin Hubble readies his "Famous American" presentation2017-06-18T22:00:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/06/05/confession/2017-06-09T02:38:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/05/22/daydreams-of-time/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image.pngNobility HillFor example, while I was writing this, Dolly sent me this picture of my neighborhood (Nobility Hill) c. 1900https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_1500581.jpgIMG_20170506_150058https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170520_173918.jpgForagingReal Life Saturday: foraging in the Fellshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170521_111702.jpgReal life: Sunday SchoolReal life: Counting the proceeds from our "change drive" for Heifer in my Sunday School classhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170521_100159.jpgReal life: Sunday morning soccerReal life: Sunday morning soccer2017-05-27T15:09:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/05/15/nothing-new-under-the-sun/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1080585.jpgAll TolkienYesterday at one point I had on my "Mirkwood National Forest" t shirt, had my "Not all who wander are lost" sticker on my laptop (the other laptop has a custom made "Gates of Moria" sticker and was reading Tolkien.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1080685.jpgThis year's lilacsThis year's lilacs2017-05-15T16:12:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/05/08/spring-is-astonishing/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170430_145516.jpgGoslings are cute. Geese are jerks.Goslings are cute. Geese are jerks.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170507_095838.jpgThane was a very effective goalie!Thane was a very effective goalie!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170506_150058.jpgNot everyoneMind you, not everyone was a fan of spiritualism.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170507_164427.jpgProto plumProto plumhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/burst_cover_gif_action_20170505154209.gifMay has had it's fair share of showersMay has had it's fair share of showers2017-05-08T02:45:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/05/01/the-city-of-new-orleans/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_20170423_213217.jpgYou just eat the whole thingYou just eat the whole thinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_20170422_113427.jpgMany of those implements were terrifying!Many of those implements were terrifying!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_20170421_163407.jpgBut it looks cool!But it looks cool!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_20170421_113611.jpgThe heart of the tourism zoneThe heart of the tourism zone2017-04-29T21:19:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/04/17/damson-plum-jam/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_20170415_115110.jpgSpringtime hopeSpringtime hopehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_20170415_114804.jpgBlooming plumBlooming plumhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_20170409_145628.jpgPalm Sunday Plum TreePalm Sunday Plum Treehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_20170415_204203.jpgF.B. PembertonMy original reading of that calligraphic scrawl was much more outre until I realized it was the same name as the bookplate.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_20170415_202926.jpgMiss Buncle's BookShe's panicking to her publisher about her book being successful.2017-04-17T18:27:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/04/04/stoneham-town-election-results-april-42017/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_20160630_191039.jpgStonehamA town I'm proud to call home2017-04-05T02:51:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/03/29/my-ballot-stoneham-town-election-tuesday-april-4-2017/2017-04-02T03:15:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/03/13/brendas-bruvarian-brew/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20161225_143428.jpgBeer kits - high hopes!Beer kits - high hopes!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20161225_094414.jpgIMG_20161225_094414https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170305_192428.jpgIMG_20170305_192428https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170305_192402.jpgFinished productFinished producthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170305_181046.jpgEwww, grossEwww, grosshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170220_165337.jpgRecreational kitchen trashingRecreational kitchen trashinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170220_161114.jpgAdam was sad his plumbing connectors did not connect correctlyAdam was sad his plumbing connectors did not connect correctlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170220_161110.jpgIMG_20170220_161110https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170220_144406.jpgIMG_20170220_144406https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170220_142330.jpgDishes, testosterone styleDishes, testosterone style2017-03-13T15:28:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/02/27/dating-in-mid-life/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_20170224_183834.jpgI'd missed these boys!I'd missed these boys!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_20170220_161114.jpgNot pleasedNot pleasedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_20170220_142330.jpgBoys and their toysBoys and their toyshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fishermen.pngThis was our favorite pieceThis was our favorite piecehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_20170220_132059.jpgSince we couldn't snuggle kids, we snuggled catsSince we couldn't snuggle kids, we snuggled catshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_20170218_144701.jpgSnow shoeingSnow shoeing in warm temperatures and bright sunshine!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_20170217_202154.jpgFruity drinks with umbrellasFruity drinks with umbrellas at the Baldwin2017-02-25T21:49:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/02/13/the-wheel-of-time/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/burst_cover_gif_action_20170206214253.gifMany first editionsMany, many first editionshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_20170206_213947.jpgimg_20170206_213947https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/eyeoftheworld.jpgEye of the WorldI often looked at the cover art and wondered what the heck they'd told the artist, who had clearly never read the books.2017-02-13T01:21:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/02/06/white-mountain-hotel-historic-without-history/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_20170204_085820.jpgMy snow bunniesMy snow bunnieshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/p1080212.jpgWhite Lake with ChocoruaChocorua is the peak to the right in this picture of White Lakehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/the-history-of-the-white-mountains-from-the-first-settlement-of-upper-coos-lucy-crawford-google-books.pngthe-history-of-the-white-mountains-from-the-first-settlement-of-upper-coos-lucy-crawford-google-booksSunset Pavilionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_20170203_161134.jpgWhite Mountain HotelWhite Mountain Hotel - taking in fading light. Not in black and white.2017-02-06T18:05:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/01/23/this-is-what-democracy-looks-like/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20170122_132358.jpgimg_20170122_132358https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20170122_130751.jpgThis is also what democracy looks likeThis is also what democracy looks likehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20170121_144516.jpgI finished my march before some marchers could startI finished my march before some marchers could starthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20170121_142653.jpgimg_20170121_142653https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20170121_141501.jpgThis is what democracy looks likeThis is what democracy looks likehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20170121_125705.jpgimg_20170121_125705https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20170121_123920.jpgI never made it in to the common - we hung out at the starting lineI never made it in to the common - we hung out at the starting linehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20170121_122111-vr.jpgI kept trying to take VR photos to show the magnitudeI kept trying to take VR photos to show the magnitudehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20170121_112730.jpgJesus is a radicalJesus is a radicalhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20170120_225201.jpgMy signsMy signs2017-01-23T16:22:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/01/16/i-believe/2017-01-16T17:52:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2017/01/02/2016-retrospective/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016fp_flynn-58.jpgStill a very serious personStill a very serious personhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20161224_190756.jpgChristmas Eve CongregationChristmas Eve Congregationhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20161226_111853.jpgMy kid in a nutshellMy kid in a nutshellhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/p1070008.jpgCrazy, and awesomeCrazy, and awesomehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/p1060177.jpgJohnstones in YosemiteJohnstones in Yosemite2017-01-02T17:28:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/12/26/christmas-cards/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161226_100728.jpgThese are a few of my favorite thingsThese are a few of my favorite thingshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016fp_flynn-94.jpgThe picture which made it on the Christmas Cards this yearThe picture which made it on the Christmas Cards this year2016-12-26T15:58:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/12/19/a-place-of-my-own/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161217_133558.jpgThe music alcoveThe music alcove - the first time I've had all my instruments and music in one spothttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161217_133553.jpgThe workdeskThe workdesk - primarily for computing but also for scrapbooking/stampinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161217_133548.jpgMy favorite view in the houseMy favorite view in the househttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161217_133545.jpgThe new best reading spot in the houseThe new best reading spot in the househttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161217_133535.jpgThe view as you walk inThe view as you walk in2016-12-20T18:36:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/12/05/peace-the-second-sunday-in-advent/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161204_213012.jpgCandles & LEDSCandles & LEDS - the oldest and newest light sourceshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161203_162923.jpgDecorator and decorateeDecorator and decorateehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_20161203_180901.jpgAll dressed up with somewhere to goAll dressed up with somewhere to go2016-12-05T03:20:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/11/28/learning-how-to-be-us/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1080400.jpgFamily portrait!Family portrait!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1080367.jpgExhibitsExhibitshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1080356.jpgDelicious Thanksgiving meal of native foodsDelicious Thanksgiving meal of native foodshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1080318.jpgp1080318https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1080279.jpgLooking the otherLooking the otherhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1080278.jpgLooking one wayLooking one wayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/p1080249.jpgTrain ride to WashingtonTrain ride to Washington - the glow of the screens compels you2016-11-28T17:31:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/11/21/shall-we-gather-at-the-river/2016-11-23T22:22:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/11/16/the-fabled-bird-the-phoenix/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/firebird.jpgPhoenixArise, arise!2018-01-13T02:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/11/14/appliance-addendum/2016-11-15T03:08:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/11/11/we-gather-together-to-ask-the-lords-blessing/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161111_203636.jpgMbuji-MayiMbuji-Mayihttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161111_181909.jpgThe yellow things in lemon meringue pieThe yellow things in lemon meringue piehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161111_162936.jpgButternut or acorn, bacon or vegetarian, asiago or gruyereButternut or acorn, bacon or vegetarian, asiago or gruyerehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161111_143708.jpgTime to clean up!Time to clean up!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161111_105433.jpgPremium pecan placerPremium pecan placerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161111_102306.jpgLemon meringue crustLemon meringue crust - came out ok. I had to roll it twice and it was really brittlehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161111_101556.jpgMy pie plate collectionMy pie plate collection. Many of my standard pies have standard pie plates they get made in every year.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161111_104348.jpgPecan pieFirst up, pecan piehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161111_095415.jpgRecipe & project planRecipe & project planhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_20161111_081920.jpgHeifer Farm Field TripI'm proud of my church for working to do good in the world!2016-11-12T04:12:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/10/31/thane-at-8/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161013_203205.jpgHe designed and implemented this pattern of perler beads himselfHe designed and implemented this pattern of perler beads himselfhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161009_153322.jpgThane and the Puppy FamilyThane and the Puppy Familyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_5196.jpgOne of my favorite pictures of a young ThaneOne of my favorite pictures of a young Thanehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/thaneborn052.jpgLook! Brown hair!Look! Brown hair!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/thaneweek1011.jpgNot a happy kidNot a happy kid2016-11-01T13:36:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/10/22/never-ask-what-else-could-go-wrong/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161022_191350.jpgA dark and stormy nightA dark and stormy night2016-10-23T01:42:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/03/26/brendas-stoneham-selectman-voters-guide-april-7-2015/2016-10-19T02:35:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/10/17/the-bargain-of-benjamin-gerry/2016-10-17T17:21:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/10/12/appliance-gremlins/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160921_112005.jpgNot good newsNot good newshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161007_164229.jpgGigantic air conditionerGigantic air conditionerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161007_155652.jpgNew ductNew ducthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161007_155624.jpgNew cold air returnNew cold air returnhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161007_100055.jpgMy little backyardMy little backyardhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161007_081319.jpgStaging areaStaging areahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161007_080816.jpgHalf the fleetHalf the fleethttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161007_074241.jpgOld FurnaceOld Furnacehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20161007_165924.jpgNew FurnaceNew Furnace2016-10-12T02:53:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/09/26/the-changing-of-the-seasons-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/imgp8933.jpgWas he ever so little?Was he ever so little?2016-09-26T02:21:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/09/19/running-just-as-fast-as-we-can-now/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/runkeeper-fitnessreports-runkeeper.pngRemarkably consistent with one run a week the last few weeksRemarkably consistent with one run a week the last few weekshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160917_084054.jpgLet's go!Let's go!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cool-running-stoneham-town-day-5k-run-for-the-kids-race-results.pngRace resultsMaybe next time I'll be in the top half of my age group....https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/brenda-flynn-s-runkeeper-fitnessreports-runkeeper.pngConsistent and improvingThat week with no running was what we call "vacation"https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160523_124652.jpgLunchPretty typical lunch for me - I'm extremely lucky to have access to free, super high quality healthy food at workhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/14379944_10210504723083228_2039185839737124715_o.jpgSpoiler - we just ran a 5k!Spoiler - we just ran a 5k!2016-09-19T17:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/09/12/love-accomplished/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/love4alarcon.jpgLove indeedLove indeedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6339.jpgSpecial love to our partners, who worked tirelessly to support us in what we attemptedSpecial love to our partners, who worked tirelessly to support us in what we attemptedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160910_192450.jpgThe place was packedThe place was packedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pano_20160910_142420.jpgWall o' auction itemsWall o' auction items2016-09-12T02:33:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/09/06/high-pressure/2016-09-06T15:47:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/08/29/a-dry-hot-summer/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p1060451.jpgThe dying forests of CaliforniaThe dying forests of Californiahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p1070677.jpgThe ruins near the river, where I used to adventure.The ruins near the river, where I used to adventure.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p1070625.jpgMt. Rainier reflection panoramic. True color - no filter.Mt. Rainier reflection panoramic. True color - no filter.2016-08-29T00:43:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/08/22/timon-of-athens-and-the-happiness-exchange-rate/2016-08-22T02:00:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/08/19/this-is-camp-gramp-2016/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13958048_10210079566016850_4437951533066791656_o.jpgTurkey in the strawTurkey in the strawhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13996030_10210079566096852_6041447585968417230_o.jpg13996030_10210079566096852_6041447585968417230_ohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/14066441_10210079566376859_5560466897665698438_o.jpgStrong candidate for official camp gramp pictureStrong candidate for official camp gramp picturehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13958099_10210069794372565_4669889266875489626_o.jpgGrey in kayakGood think I sent this kid to three weeks of camp that included kayaking!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13975295_10210069794612571_3805783924972363537_o.jpgI love this picture - time for Thane to learn how to paddle his own canoeI love this picture - time for Thane to learn how to paddle his own canoehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13995368_10210069795012581_7285580225578129628_o.jpgHot enough to swim in Mineral Lake!Hot enough to swim in Mineral Lake!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13975501_10210044556461633_1772303741081496850_o.jpgThe Camp GrampgroundThe Camp Grampground2016-08-19T05:47:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/08/08/gotta-catch-em-all/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160807_190354.jpgUnlike Grey, I have not yet caught a PikachuUnlike Grey, I have not yet caught a Pikachuhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160719_203608.jpgStoneham Common packed with Pokémon playersStoneham Common packed with Pokémon playershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/kakuna.jpgKakunaI say, "Gooooo Team Mystic!"2016-08-08T03:01:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/08/01/tribe/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_20160325_205547.jpgStuffing eggs for an egg huntStuffing eggs for an egg hunthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sam_0719.jpgA small part of my tribeA small part of my tribe2016-08-01T22:14:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/07/11/the-perfect-age-of-boy/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p1070384.jpgThe camper, very ready for his mom to departThe camper, very ready for his mom to departhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_20160710_203135.jpgSerious Pokemon ExpertSerious Pokemon Expert2016-07-11T19:52:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/07/07/walkable-stoneham/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_20160603_090501.jpgStill, still no sidewalkStill, still no sidewalkhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_20160603_090446.jpgStill no sidewalkStill no sidewalkhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_20160603_090251.jpgAnother south-side, no sidewalk stretchAnother south-side, no sidewalk stretchhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_20160603_085852.jpgNo sidewalk there, eitherNo sidewalk there, eitherhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_20160603_085730.jpgNotice that people do walk this, regularlyNotice that people do walk this, regularlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_20160603_085705.jpgNo sidewalk for YOU!No sidewalk for YOU!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_20160603_085617.jpgNo sidewalk for you!No sidewalk for you!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_20160603_085617-1.jpgNo wheelchairs allowedNo wheelchairs allowedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pano_20160603_085426.jpgIntersection of Maple and MontvaleIntersection of Maple and Montvalehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/google-maps.pngThe route in questionThe route in question2016-07-14T20:05:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/06/27/x-reasons-i-like-sportsball/2016-06-27T03:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/06/20/moving-on/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13427780_10154253585116882_3416579684598736347_n.jpgHer accomplishment numbers the millionsHer accomplishment numbers the millionshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160617_080219.jpg2016 Walkers2016 Walkershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160616_094807.jpgI wish...The "I wishes" were interesting to read. One little girl's made me want to apologize for failing her. It was "I wish girls could play baseball for as long as they want."https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160616_092536.jpgThe CertificateThe Certificate2016-06-20T18:02:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/06/13/roller-coaster-family/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160611_153059.jpg300 foot swingsetThane in line for the 300 foot swingsethttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160611_171349.jpgEspecially if the roller coasters come with non-stop sugary treatsEspecially if the roller coasters come with non-stop sugary treatshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160611_141405.jpgGrey in line for the CycloneGrey in line for the Cyclonehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160611_134116.jpgBumper cars were first to openBumper cars were first to openhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160611_124904.jpgLegit downpourLegit downpourhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/six-flags.jpgSix FlagsSix Flags New England - I didn't take this one!2016-06-13T15:26:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/06/06/pantry-challenge-week-1-report/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160603_191935.jpgPizza - store bought doughPizza - store bought dough. We can make our own though.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160523_124652.jpgCompany lunch. No complaints.Company lunch. No complaints.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160605_192051.jpgThe color filter is off in this picture - too yellowThe color filter is off in this picture - too yellowhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160604_185345.jpgThis whole plate was deliciousThis whole plate was delicioushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160602_194850.jpgDietary stapleDietary staplehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160601_191350.jpgPot pie and breadPot pie and breadhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160531_194349.jpgTaco day!Taco day!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160601_143917.jpgFrom the Empress Hotel recipeFrom the Empress Hotel recipehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160421_201805.jpgDairy Dome twist coneDairy Dome twist cone2016-06-07T14:38:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/05/31/screen-free-camping/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/imgp2741.jpgStill loves LegosHe enjoyed spending time creating with his Legos.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/imgp2885.jpgGrey had exactly 0 fearGrey had exactly 0 fearhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/imgp2798.jpgHigh wiresI, uh, could take better pictures from the ground. That's it. (I'm not afraid of heights, but I didn't love the torsion on my knee.)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/imgp2725.jpgMiss Wakefield'sThe waitresses here know us, and remember when Thane was a baby. One time, they kept a lost item of ours between camping visits for us.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1070170.jpgIce Cream & BookIce Cream & Bookhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1070139.jpgLooking over Echo LakeLooking over Echo Lake2016-06-01T01:37:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/05/23/the-pantry-challenge/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160522_124334.jpgDownstairs freezerDownstairs freezer. Those cardboard boxes at the top are completely filled with meat - ground turkey, chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, and some random cuts of meat from a meat share last yearhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160522_124245.jpgThe fridge and upstairs freezerI even just cleaned out this fridge!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160522_124257.jpgMy pantry overfloweth.My pantry overfloweth. Not pictured: several other cupboards.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20150612_182445.jpgA weeks' worth of farm share funA week's worth of farm share fun2016-05-24T19:06:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/05/16/charlestown-end-the-old-burying-ground/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1070069.jpgSooooo creepy!This creepy cherub is totally judging me.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_4648.jpgMt. RainierMt. Rainierhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1070080.jpgCheerful cherubHe could have seen Shakespeare's plays as a young man.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1070059.jpgRare to get a government tombstone for a nurseRare to get a government tombstone for a nursehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1070050.jpgFamiliar facesFamiliar faceshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160515_150901.jpgJacob Gould's GraveJacob Gould's Grave2016-05-23T11:50:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/05/09/thinking-about-food/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160501_091203.jpgThe Burlington Presbyterian Church Walk for Hunger teamThe Burlington Presbyterian Church Walk for Hunger teamhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160430_184658.jpgFully cooked deliciousnessFully cooked deliciousnesshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160430_182220.jpgPretty pretty pizzaPretty pretty pizzahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160430_180737.jpgViolets, dandelions and green briarViolets, dandelions and green briar2016-05-09T16:16:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/05/02/megablogging-the-state-of-the-blog/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/blogstats.jpgA promise madeI haven't done so badly in keeping my commitment2016-05-02T17:19:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/04/25/next-up-on-the-project-docket-attic-renovation/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/bathroom-inspiration.jpgBathroom inspirationBathroom inspiration (obviously not an exact plan)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20140604_095105.jpg20140604_095105The 1/4 bath was primarily used for beverage preparationhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/attic.jpgAtticMy to-be walk in closethttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-attic-as-it-is.jpgThe attic as it isThe attic as office spacehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/much-shag.jpgMuch shagOh so shag. And paneling.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/100-days-on-the-market.jpg100 days on the marketIn some lights it looks much pinker2016-04-25T15:49:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/04/18/mud-season-in-quebec-city/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/13063173_10101158249380754_4009551048247577705_o.jpgYou scream...You scream...2016-04-18T03:21:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/04/11/i-am-they/2016-04-11T18:41:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/04/04/red-sox-in-good-times-and-in-bad-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_4560.jpgRed Sox fan - Fenway 20092016-04-04T13:44:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/03/28/easter-weekend-updates/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/p1060605.jpgBridge buildingBridge buildinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_20160324_182927.jpgLearning to speak in math sentencesLearning to speak in math sentenceshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/p1060586.jpgGrey, reclining with eggs and lootGrey, reclining with eggs and loothttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/p1060564.jpgLined up and waiting to go hunt!Lined up and waiting to go hunt!2016-03-28T02:30:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/03/22/stoneham-election-april-5-2016/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_20160313_155829.jpgThane thinks he'll be a great Selectman too!Thane thinks he'll be a great Selectman too!2016-03-23T17:10:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/03/07/chicory-and-jewelweed/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/wood-sorrel.jpgwood sorrelMy favorite northwest trail snackhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/chicory_01.jpgChicoryChicory - helping solve the "no coffee if you're lost in the woods" problemhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/japanese-knotweeed.jpgJapanese knotweeedYou know Japanese knotweed, whether or not you realize ithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/northeast-foraging.jpgNortheast Foraginghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_3830-1.jpgMountain bog gentian. Mom and I had been looking for this for years!Mountain bog gentian. Mom and I had been looking for this for years!2016-03-23T02:22:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/03/21/notes-from-madrid/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_20160315_155222.jpgYou can see the stadium on the right hereYou can see the stadium on the right herehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_20160317_211354.jpgSo much delicious in one placeSo much delicious in one placehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_20160317_185910.jpgWeird Madrid art and architectureWeird Madrid art and architecture2016-03-21T19:36:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/02/29/the-family-that-puns-together/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1060307.jpgCan you spot the uncle and brother in this picture?Can you spot the uncle and brother in this picture?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1060331.jpgRehearsing before the funeralRehearsing before the funeralhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/p1060111.jpgThe four siblingsThe four siblings - then and now2016-02-29T04:58:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/02/20/ruth-evelyn-jones-1923-2016/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/grandma_surprised.jpgAt my parent's homeAt my parent's homehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/august2010-022.jpgBLTs for lunch - I remember this from my childhood!BLTs for lunch - I remember this from my childhood!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20140530_141329.jpgMy grandparent's homeMy grandparent's homehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/august2010-076.jpgWe gathered together for her 90th birthdayWe gathered together for her 90th birthdayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20140530_131310.jpgThe last time I saw my grandmotherThe last time I saw my grandmother2016-02-23T17:03:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/02/15/kiss-me-and-smile-for-me/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160213_175542.jpgHe did not look backHe did not look backhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160213_175423.jpgWaiting to boardWaiting to boardhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160213_174940.jpgHe was, understandably, nervousHe was, understandably, nervoushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160213_165423.jpgThe long airport waitingThe long airport waitinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160213_162401.jpgSaying goodbye to brother and fatherSaying goodbye to brother and fatherhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160213_223434.jpgThe weary travellerThe weary traveller2016-02-14T21:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/02/09/more-on-nathaniel-dike/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/nathaniel-dike.jpgNathaniel Dike ObituaryNathaniel Dike Obituary2016-02-10T02:26:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/02/08/winter-notes/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160207_153008.jpgBattle of AntetiumI recently read something about how astonishingly high the fatalities in the Civil War are.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160207_153434.jpgNathanielA boy killed by a friend playing with a gun.... a hundred and fifty years ago.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160207_153900.jpgCinderella?Who plays Cinderella?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160207_154105.jpgSquirrels?Someone is using these markers to help them open nuts. I suspect the nefarious squirrels.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160207_154249.jpgClara M. SteeleThe local playground, commonly called "Munchkin Park" is dedicated to Clara M. Steele. This is where she remains.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160207_154442.jpgIMG_20160207_154442https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160207_152349.jpgDoes that say Webber?Does that say Webber?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_20160207_152412.jpgParker G. Webber's graveIt felt like running into an old friend2016-02-08T17:15:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/02/01/up-in-the-air/2016-02-01T18:06:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/01/25/our-house/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/map-square.jpgThe Nobility Hill Historic DistrictThe Nobility Hill Historic Districthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20160124_210555.jpgThanks for building my home, ParkerThanks for building my home, Parkerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1040205.jpgMore questionable wallpaper choicesMore questionable wallpaper choiceshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/0708013.jpgThese eagles are now hidden behind the drywall in Thane's roomThese eagles are now hidden behind the drywall in Thane's roomhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20150215_143347.jpgOur home in the snows of last yearOur home in the snows of last year2016-01-25T16:58:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/01/21/de-sacredote-in-nuptiis-or-five-reasons-why-you-want-your-officiant-at-your-wedding-rehearsal/2016-01-21T20:45:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/01/18/winter-sports/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20150202_201543.jpgFamily snow portraitFamily snow portraithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20160117_100925.jpgBrunch was tasty AND scenicBrunch was tasty AND scenichttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/p1020614.jpgGrey was all like "My hands won't get that cold." This is how we learn things.Liberty!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/imgp0591.jpgThis is why we don't wait for good weather to get outsideThis is why we don't wait for good weather to get outside2016-01-19T03:34:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/01/11/the-measure-of-wealth/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/imgp1885.jpgA friendship catalystA friendship catalysthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20160106_215127.jpgThe moon is hatchingThe moon is hatching, and we're earth's last best hope.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20160110_212149.jpgAnother form of wealthAnother form of wealth2016-01-12T20:48:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2016/01/04/hygge/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20150705_213529.jpgFire's burning - gather roundFire's burning - gather roundhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/imgp2444.jpgCozy time by the Christmas treeCozy time by the Christmas tree2016-01-04T23:31:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/12/28/sound-the-trumpet/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050952.jpgGrey's practice logGrey's practice log - he practiced 30 times in exactly one month.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050941.jpgProud owner of a new trumpetProud owner of a new trumpethttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050010.jpgA boy and his new trumpet. OMG.A boy and his new trumpet. OMG.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p10500271.jpgGrey's first day on trumpet.Grey's first day on trumpet.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/imgp2363.jpgTrumpet and readingTrumpet and reading2015-12-28T19:30:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/12/21/the-warm-woods/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050906.jpgWatching nervouslyWatching nervouslyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050903.jpgNext scene: a row of paramedics and fire fightersNext scene: a row of paramedics and fire fightershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050901.jpgThe artist at workThe artist at workhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050879.jpgThe December weather was astonishingly temperateThe December weather was astonishingly temperate2015-12-21T20:18:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/12/14/2015-christmas-letter/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151129_112845.jpgWe were working on the MagnificatWe were working on the Magnificathttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050027.jpgMind. Blown.Mind. Blown.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1050481.jpgThree fine young menThree fine young menhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1040552.jpgInsulation, check. Vapor barrier, check. Strips, check.Insulation, check. Vapor barrier, check. Strips, check.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20150714_140933.jpg9 mile bike ride in Boston9 mile bike ride in Bostonhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/imgp1539.jpgThey're all kind of smilingThey're all kind of smilinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1030109.jpgFor use in other stuff laterFor use in other stuff laterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_3217.jpgThe dolphin's name was MerinaThe dolphin's name was Merinahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/imgp0602.jpgIMGP0602Hijinks. They kept coming by with plows, so eventually the police asked us to go inside. Then they stopped plowing.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/p1020259.jpgThe Johnstone siblingsThe Johnstone siblings2015-12-12T18:17:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/12/07/christmas-in-a-troubled-time/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151206_213431.jpgSecond week in adventSecond week in adventhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/imgp5128.jpgWe have seen a great lightWe have seen a great light2015-12-07T02:42:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/11/23/thankful-for/2015-11-23T16:55:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/11/16/six-shall-ye-labor-and-on-the-seventh-rest/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151113_223012.jpgBakers rowBakers row2015-11-16T16:36:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/11/13/mocksgiving-eve-on-the-sixteenth-year/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/thaneandmocksgiving007-1.jpgThane's first MocksgivingThane's first Mocksgiving - less than 3 weeks after he was born.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/imgp5993.jpgFront porch game playingFront porch game playinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/102_0280.jpgAn early Mocksgiving, but not the first MocksgivingAn early Mocksgiving, but not the first Mocksgiving2015-11-13T17:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/11/09/stoneham-history/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050495.jpgMysterious constructions in the FellsMysterious constructions in the Fellshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2013_fp_flynn-180.jpgWright's TowerWright's Towerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050408.jpgRuins in the Fells in StonehamRuins in the Fells in Stoneham - this might well be the house where Jacob Gould was barbarously murdered.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050562.jpgThe murder of Jacob GouldThe murder of Jacob Gould2015-11-09T21:57:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/11/02/all-saints-day/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050400.jpgP1050400You can always tell when we did something on Sunday because my jewelry and clothes don't align.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050396.jpgGoofy facesGoofy faceshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050629.jpgThane ran hard all year.Thane ran hard all year.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050578.jpgA cloaked apparition amongst the graves.A cloaked apparition amongst the graves.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050755.jpgHappy 7th rotation around the sun, sweet childHappy 7th rotation around the sun, sweet childhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050764.jpgThey played in a vast melee for HOURSThey played in a vast melee for HOURShttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050730.jpgThe Chestnut Street crewThe Chestnut Street crewhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1050689.jpgIt looks much the same, but feels spacious and warmerIt looks much the same, but feels spacious and warmerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p1040156.jpgDining room before2015-11-02T02:05:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/10/26/thane-turns-7/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150906_102505.jpgMore Magic TreehouseMore Magic Treehousehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1040882.jpgGaming with his daddyGaming with his daddyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20151007_184216.jpgBlack eyeI mean, I'd cry...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150913_080534.jpgThane at SoccerThane at Soccerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1040925.jpgThane loves his medallionThane loves his medallionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150930_212210.jpgPossibly my favorite momentPossibly my favorite momenthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_5196.jpgHow I still think of my ThaneHow I still think of my Thanehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050222.jpgMy almost 6 year oldMy almost 6 year old2015-10-26T18:20:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/10/19/being-church/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/imgp5990.jpgThis is how we churchThis is how we church2015-10-24T15:14:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/10/06/a-decade-old/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050011.jpgNowNowhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/110_1054.jpgThenThen2015-10-06T14:51:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/10/05/the-trumpet-shall-sound/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sadguitarboy.jpgSad guitar GreyIn first grade, arguments about practicing guitar were frequent and unpleasant.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050027-e1443895487110.jpgMind. Blown.Mind. Blown.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050022.jpgFirst trumpet lesson: posture and handsFirst trumpet lesson: posture and handshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050010.jpgA boy and his new trumpet. OMG.A boy and his new trumpet. OMG.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/p1050005.jpgPapparazzi at instrument rental nightI was strictly rationed on how many pictures I got during the rental.2015-10-08T19:47:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/09/28/a-connecticut-yankee-in-king-richards-faire/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040932-e1443405455623.jpgMy handsome menMy handsome menhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040905.jpgIt turns out you have more fun when you're not a self-righteous gitIt turns out you have more fun when you're not a self-righteous githttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040912.jpgBrenda Flynn - ahistorical wenchBrenda Flynn - ahistorical wench2015-09-28T16:25:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/09/22/happy-birthday-frodo-and-bilbo-baggins-2/2015-09-22T13:44:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/09/15/speeding-to-the-finish-line/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150912_1609131.jpgThis is 20 feet in the airThis is 20 feet in the airhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150912_155837.jpgWe've really enjoyed our bike rides!We've really enjoyed our bike rides!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150912_115513.jpgAlso there was room cleaningAlso there was room cleaninghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150913_080541.jpgThe level of play is much higher this year than it was lastThe level of play is much higher this year than it was lasthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150912_160913.jpgTop o' the world!Top o' the world!2015-09-15T19:37:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/09/08/sunset-of-summer/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040815.jpgNot a bad kingdom, if I say so myself.Not a bad kingdom, if I say so myself.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040719.jpgThe FlynnsThe Flynnshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040605.jpgThe night before the mattress went pfllmphThe night before the mattress went pfllmphhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p10408371.jpgI love these guys.I love these guys.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040837.jpgI love these guys.I love these guys.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/p1040611.jpgThere was a lot of reading time this trip. Blessed reading time....There was a lot of reading time this trip. Blessed reading time....2015-09-08T16:11:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/08/31/these-days-are-just-packed/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040555.jpgNo greater treasureNo greater treasurehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040449.jpgThe Charles RiverThe Charles Riverhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040543.jpgVery artistic effect.Very artistic effect.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040419.jpgP1040419Fun fact! Drilling holes and adding no insulation does not make the room warmer.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040408.jpgThe wall, looking down. Those are Adam's fingers.The wall, looking down. Those are Adam's fingers.2015-09-01T03:22:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/08/24/my-once-and-future-dining-room/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040385.jpgDrywall manhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040398.jpg12 ft sheets made mathematical sense, but were very hard to work with12 ft sheets made mathematical sense, but were very hard to work withhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040371.jpgHow the kids have been spending the time we're constructingHow the kids have been spending the time we're constructinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040360.jpgReframingWhen we made this decision, we didn't quite realize that there was no flooring there... oops.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040317.jpgThe bump out was mostly unnecessary, so we took it down and reframed it.The bump out was mostly unnecessary, so we took it down and reframed it. (Again we = Adam)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040311.jpgGraffiti from the last generationGraffiti from the last generationhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p10402121.jpgFrom generation to generationFrom generation to generationhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040205.jpgRemnants of the WWII eraRemnants of the WWII erahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040163.jpgInfinite possibilitiesInfinite possibilitieshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040171.jpgCheap faux panelingThe cheap, fake paneling looked better when we painted over it, but it still didn't look what you would call "good".2015-08-24T15:59:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/08/17/you-need-a-hobby/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040150.jpgGrey's favorite hobbyGrey's favorite hobbyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040348.jpgAdam has a million random hobby skillsAdam has a million random hobby skillshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040351.jpgA harmonious ThaneA harmonious Thane2015-08-18T18:11:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/08/10/the-golden-summer-weekends/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040212.jpgThe littlest carpenterThe littlest carpenterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040285.jpgMy new friend watering her gardenMy new friend watering her gardenhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040264.jpgLooking for buried treasureLooking for buried treasurehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040231.jpgSpot PondingSpot Pondinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040215.jpgDisaster in progressDisaster in progresshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/p1040156.jpgLovely, functional dining roomLovely, functional dining room2015-08-14T02:48:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/08/05/fifteen-years/2015-08-07T01:18:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/08/03/why-i-shouldnt-take-vacations/2015-08-03T02:09:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/31/camp-gramp-the-journey-home/2015-07-31T14:13:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/27/the-bay-of-fundy/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1040144.jpgLOOK! We even vacationed together!LOOK! We even vacationed together!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1040111.jpgPoint Wolfe, at near low tidePoint Wolfe, at near low tidehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/imgp1677.jpgThe lonely cliffs of the Bay of FundyThe lonely cliffs of the Bay of Fundyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/imgp1789.jpgIMGP1789It's quite literally a beach of priceless fossils, where at any moment a rock might fall and our understanding of early life on earth might change.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/imgp1762.jpgShell fossilsThis was my favorite of the fossils we found, with shells embedded throughout it.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/imgp1739.jpgIMGP1739The tilted strata were so very clear. Apparently further down the coast than we could go with the tides stand 320 million year old trees where they first grew.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1040092.jpgI handed the camera to AdamI handed the camera to Adamhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/imgp1687.jpgAdam examines the cliff facesAdam examines the cliff faces at Cape Enragehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/imgp1607.jpgRocks in the fogRocks in the foghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/imgp1618.jpgWe thought it looked like Venus, or some other planet.We thought it looked like Venus, or some other planet.2015-07-26T02:29:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/25/a-very-stoneham-saturday/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150725_175352.jpgFarm Hill FlowersFarm Hill Flowershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150725_123725.jpgGoofball at Kushala SipGoofball at Kushala Sip2015-07-25T22:29:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/25/camp-gramp-a-farewell-to-moms/2015-07-25T13:59:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/24/camp-gramp-flashback-to-the-summer-of-82/2015-07-24T19:02:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/21/camp-gramp-the-beginning-of-the-end/2015-07-21T16:36:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/20/camp-gramp-sunday/2015-07-20T22:21:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/19/camp-gramp-the-hot-days/2015-07-19T12:59:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/18/camp-gramp-2015-the-first-days/2015-07-18T18:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/16/4000-hertz/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/104963437_11-e1437018016880.jpg104963437_11I'm gonna get you little fishie!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/brain.pngBrainThis is your brain on the Wonderland Trailhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150715_224839.jpg20150715_224839Spoiler alert - my PCP was WRONG.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/104963437_14.jpg104963437_14Cozumel reefs2015-07-16T03:44:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/13/the-living-is-easy/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1030940.jpgFirelightFirelight2015-07-13T18:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/07/06/oh-brother-where-art-thou/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/p1030925.jpgThe kidsNo uncertainty here! (Doesn't it look like Thane is big enough to go too? He's not.)2015-07-06T23:45:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/06/30/laudato-si-his-holiness-pope-francis-on-climate-change/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/laudato-si-special-edition-1200.jpgLaudato-si-Special-Edition-1200https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/earth-in-your-hand.jpgEarth-In-Your-Hand2015-06-30T18:51:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/06/29/follow-ups-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1030595.jpgFor no pocket days...For no pocket days...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1030596.jpgCase solvedCase solvedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1030597.jpgP1030597Not listed: birthday party, soccer party, dinner with friends, church, Thane haircut, watching that tear-jerker new Pixar movie.2015-06-29T18:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/06/25/thors-day/2015-06-25T14:29:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/06/18/i-was-working/2015-06-19T03:08:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/06/11/i-want-to-ride-my-bicycle/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/p1030193.jpgLaureen and ThaneMeme teaching Thanehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150502_142035.jpgNew bikeNew bikehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150608_185138.jpgPractice circlesPractice circleshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/15.jpgBorder crossingMe, getting ready to cross the border from Mozambique to Malawi through mine fields.2015-06-23T14:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/06/04/the-problems-that-plague-us/2015-06-24T18:49:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/05/29/infinity-to-one/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/20150523-101015.jpg20150523-101015.jpg2015-05-29T13:26:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/05/23/de-vaporudibus/2025-02-27T22:00:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/05/21/not-today/2015-05-23T04:11:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/05/14/whats-for-dinner/2015-05-15T00:14:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/05/12/bujold-the-curse-of-chalion-round-1/2015-05-12T14:29:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/05/07/when-you-get-caught-between-the-moon-and-new-york-city/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn3064.jpgDSCN3064Kids & tabshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/chelsea-market.jpgChelsea MarketThe only time I didn't have "When you get caught between the Moon and NYC" stuck in my head was when I was walking on Bleeker Street.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/peace.jpgPeaceGiven to me by a saffron-robed Tibetan monk wearing stylish sneakers. Apparently he had a vision of the donation I would give him in return. He was slightly wrong.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/new-london.jpgNew LondonLooking downstream on the Thames. Conn is upstream.2015-05-08T17:11:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/04/30/five-cozumel-moments-worth-remembering/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1020982.jpgSpending time with the people I love bestMy beloved familyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3225.jpgSwimming with MerinaSwimming with Merinahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1020939.jpgBreakfast - Thane wore that "Epic" shirt nearly every day. And it was so true!Reading over breakfast was my favoritehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1020903.jpgThe kids spent most of their week in this pool. They loved it!The kids in the poolhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/p1020814.jpgThe morning scene. Adam loved mornings on the hammock.This was what I woke up to every morning.2015-05-01T04:32:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/04/28/one-million-bread-tabs/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dr_-evil-one-million-dollars_zps107ab072.pngOne million ... bread tabs?One million ... bread tabs?2015-04-28T13:50:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/04/22/sea-change/2015-04-22T14:34:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/04/16/cup-of-joe/2015-04-16T23:50:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/04/14/town-meeting-101-meet-and-greet-tues-april-21st-700-p-m-at-the-stoneham-theatre/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/11068056_10203884690780867_2027989615382694697_o.jpg11068056_10203884690780867_2027989615382694697_o2015-04-14T20:10:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/04/11/white-and-nerdy/2015-04-12T02:08:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/04/09/planning-for-a-break/2015-04-10T12:30:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/04/07/extremely-unofficial-stoneham-election-results-2015-edition/2015-04-08T01:52:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/04/04/come-writers-and-critics-who-prophesize-with-your-pen/2015-04-05T02:32:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/04/02/running-behind/2015-04-02T15:00:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/03/19/a-fine-gift/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/imgp0866.jpgThe fabric is admittedly lovelyThe fabric is admittedly lovelyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/imgp0882.jpgNothing says "your move" like gold glitterNothing says "your move" like gold glitterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p1010577.jpgChristmas Eve SetupThis Christmas Tree hides a DARK SECREThttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/imgp0871.jpgThen I had an idea...Then I had an idea...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/imgp0869.jpgBoth boxers. They have no fly, and a pocket on the right hand side only.The infamous boxers2015-03-30T07:46:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/03/18/postal-delay/2015-03-18T22:52:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/03/12/dont-you-cry-for-me/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/nayanuki.jpgby Ken Thomasmaby Ken Thomasmahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/julieofthewolves.jpgby Jean Craighead Georgeby Jean Craighead Georgehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/journeytotopaz.jpgby Yoshiko Uchidaby Yoshiko Uchida https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/journeytoamerica.jpgby Soniya Levitinby Soniya Levitinhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/islandofthebluedolphins.jpgby Scott O'Dellby Scott O'Dellhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/harriettubman.jpgby Dorothy Sterlingby Dorothy Sterling2015-03-13T03:31:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/03/05/quilts-and-connections/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/imgp0679.jpgMy favorite blockMy favorite blockhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/imgp0678.jpgThis block has no fewer than 12 different fabricsThis block has no fewer than 12 different fabricshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/imgp0676.jpgMy crazy quiltMy crazy quilthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/imgp0665.jpgCouch snugglesCouch snuggleshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150226_145747.jpgDon't let the pigeon hog the heat ventDon't let the pigeon hog the heat venhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150226_150027.jpgBJJ ARF August 5, 2000BJJ ARF August 5, 2000https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150226_145901.jpgOur wedding quiltOur wedding quilt2015-03-06T00:55:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/02/26/7-weeks/2015-03-05T18:46:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/02/19/we-cannot-get-out/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150216_143539.jpgGrey's supervisorGrey's room cleaning was supervised by an authority figure. In a sunbeam.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150216_123205.jpgThe "After"The "After" - we do have drawers for that last spot, but that's where the outlet is! I didn't measure that part.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150214_152353.jpgThe "before"The "before" - I swear I didn't make this look worse for comparison purposes. It really usually looked this way.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150218_123600.jpgDo you see the car?Spotted on my walk to the post office today - Do you see the car?2015-02-20T00:02:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/02/15/11-thoughts-from-shoveling/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150215_143222.jpgIciclesThis is all sun melt. Our roof has many fewer icicles than most of our neighbors.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150215_143309.jpgAvalanche dangerOur front walk way has a fault line. Considering teaching the children avalanche safety.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150215_143344.jpgJosh is rocking the roof rakeJosh is rocking the roof rakehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150215_143206.jpgMassive snowThat fence below is a 7 foot fence. That snow bank is more than 12 feet tall. Granted, that's where we blow the snow, but still...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150215_143347.jpgMy house, todayMy house, today2015-02-15T23:31:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/02/14/sick-of-this/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150214_163619.jpgAll these pictures look the sameAll these pictures look the same2015-02-14T21:59:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/02/12/poetry-and-song/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/the-toast.jpgLast year I came decked in my tamLast year I came decked in my tamhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/brenda-burns-night.jpgMy toast to Bobbie BurnsMy toast to Bobbie Burns2015-02-12T17:13:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/02/08/more-snow/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150208_104750.jpgMy good luck token!My good luck token!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150208_112236.jpgFor perspectiveFor perspectivehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150208_112224.jpgThe current sceneThe current scene - we have another 12 - 18 inches cominghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-third-storm.jpg2015 third stormWe're in that very high impact band.2015-02-08T16:56:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/02/05/twelve/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/snowday.jpgSnow daySnow dayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/12-inches-of-snow.jpg12 inches of snow12 inches of snowhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sledding.jpgSleddingMy boys and I on the slopes of our streethttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/twelve-degrees.jpgTwelve degreesBrrrrrhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/piemas.jpgFirst Piemas?First Piemas?2015-02-06T02:12:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/01/29/raising-new-englanders/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/imgp0521.jpgI was trying to get them to show me their ski tags for my blog post.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/thane-skating.jpgThane skatinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/grey-skating.jpgGrey skatinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/skiing.jpgSkiingThe Y teachers/ski instructors are freaking saints. My two lunatics are on the left.2015-01-29T18:24:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/01/27/tales-from-the-heart-of-a-blizzard/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/20150127_190426.jpgPotluck with neighborsPotluck with neighborshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2-pm.jpg2 pmThere's a car under there. Somewhere.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1-pm.jpg1 pmGrade school neighborshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/11-am.jpg11 amLittle figures in the snowhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/10-am.jpg10 am - digging to the roadSnowstorms make getting to your neighbors a logistical exercise.2015-01-28T02:58:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/01/26/digging-in/2015-01-27T16:40:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/01/22/thoughts-on-community/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/inspirational.jpgInspirationalThe townhall meeting felt like a movie where the hard work all pays off in the endhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/greenway-advocates.jpgGreenway advocatesOver 30 years of leadership is represented with these two gentlemen 2015-01-23T17:52:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/09/09/stoneham-tri-community-greenway/2015-01-19T22:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/01/15/becoming-a-family/2015-01-15T18:02:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/01/08/back-to-life-back-to-reality-2/2015-01-08T17:30:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2015/01/01/new-years-resolution-2014/2015-01-02T01:43:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/12/28/2014-year-in-review/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3806.jpgAdam & JohnAdam & Johnhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3688.jpgI got cats in high placesI got cats in high placeshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/imgp9997.jpgThaneThanehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/imgp9962.jpgGreyGreyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1010291.jpgMy boysMy boys2014-12-28T05:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/12/16/mutiny-from-the-bounty/2014-12-16T16:54:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/12/09/bring-on-the-heat/2014-12-09T18:31:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/12/06/liturgically-red-winter/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p1010124.jpgAndrea & MattMy l33t photography skills failed to get a single picture of them with all their eyes open, but you get the idea.2014-12-07T00:55:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/01/06/leadership-secrets-of-deadliest-catch/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/captains.jpgCaptainshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/freddy.jpgFreddyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/captainphilfireworks.pngFireworks for Captain PhilFireworks for Captain Philhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/timebandit.pngTime Bandit in heavy seas2015-04-14T16:15:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/11/03/the-birthday-of-ten-thousand-pieces-or-thane-turns-six/2014-11-03T14:56:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/10/30/update-on-the-stoneham-greenway/2014-10-30T17:42:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/10/28/get-the-greenway-going/2014-10-30T17:15:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/10/14/camera-obscura/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1000677.jpgMr. Puppy in very low lightMr. Puppy in very low lighthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1000663.jpgFractious fractals of romanescohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1000631.jpgMy last attempt to like camera #2My last attempt to like camera #22014-10-14T16:17:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/10/09/like-a-hole-in-his-head/2014-10-10T05:44:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/10/01/haikus-and-apple-butter/2014-10-01T20:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/09/29/oh-the-lord-is-good-to-me/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p1000093.jpgCan you spot Grey in this picture?2014-09-29T13:21:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/09/25/five-key-tips-to-travel-like-a-pro/2014-09-27T00:01:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/09/16/john-turley-91-and-a-half-gone-to-the-great-thanksgiving/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/imgp0324.jpgGreat Gramps and ThaneGreat Gramps and Thanehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img-e1410836038141.jpgJohn and (great) grandsonsJohn and (great) grandsonshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0005.jpgJohn and GreyJohn and Greyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/135_3504.jpgEaster dinnerEaster dinnerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_3806.jpgJohn and his grandsonJohn and his grandsonhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/116_1618.jpgJohn and MildredJohn and Mildredhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/imgp0307.jpgJohn Turley, in his aging backwards periodJohn Turley, in his aging backwards period2014-09-17T01:08:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/09/01/covered-bridge-campground/2014-09-03T18:47:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/09/01/and-oh-what-glory-filled-my-soul/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/20140804_112743.jpgTop of the worldTop of the world2014-09-01T21:30:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/08/15/kindly-disregard-this-letter/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0463.jpgA happy camperA happy camperhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0517.jpgCrazy clothesCrazy clotheshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/gedc1880.jpgBunkmates with dirty facesBunkmates with dirty faceshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_1880.jpgHow goofy can you get?How goofy can you get? (The glasses came home safely)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0644.jpgScottish dancingScottish dancing - that's what you get for being Presbyterian my son!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dsc_0567.jpgGrey on ropesGrey on ropeshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dscf1427.jpgGrey handles a kayakGrey handles a kayakhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/imgp9359.jpgGrey and one of his bunkmatesGrey and one of his bunkmates2014-08-15T14:16:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/08/11/the-last-camp-gramp-update/2014-08-11T15:40:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/08/09/camp-gramp-catchup-2014/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/campgramp2014day5_1.jpgCamping at Camp GrampCamping at Camp Gramp2014-08-09T04:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/08/03/camp-gramp-day-2-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/campgramp2014_2.jpgChecking out the sceneryhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/campgramp2014_1.jpgThe Camp Grampers2014-08-06T18:26:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/08/02/camp-gramp-day-1-2014/2014-08-02T18:02:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/07/28/you-got-to-come-down-from-the-mountaintop/2014-07-28T16:10:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/12/09/grande-two-pump-non-fat-extra-hot-no-whip-mocha/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/starbucks-perimiteter-home1.jpgstarbucks-perimiteter-homeBlack whole of Starbucks at homehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/starbucks-perimiter-work1.jpgstarbucks-perimiter-workHow is it possible to be this far from a Starbucks in Boston?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/01.jpgSeattle Coffee in South Africa, in a mall!!!!I even managed to find good coffee in my journeys through Africahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/starbucks-perimiteter-home.jpgStarbucks perimeter homehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/starbucks-perimiter-work.jpgStarbucks perimiter work2014-07-18T20:30:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/07/18/letter-from-camp-wilmot/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/greys-letter.jpgGrey's letterGrey's letter2014-07-18T20:11:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/07/16/beyond-the-rain-drenched-streets/2014-07-17T15:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/07/14/hello-mudder-hello-fadder/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/imgp9345.jpgGrey's home for the next weekGrey's home for the next weekhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/imgp9332.jpgClassic summer camp. Classic summer camp. https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/imgp9340.jpgInstant BFFs with EthanInstant BFFs with Ethanhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/imgp9331.jpgArchery? Things are looking up!Archery? Things are looking up!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/imgp9324.jpgI'm not so sure about this, mom.I don't know about all this, mom.2014-07-14T13:51:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/07/07/arthur-king-of-the-britons/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140703_095231.jpgIt's a bad sign when waterfowl make themselves at home in your campsiteIt's a bad sign when waterfowl make themselves at home in your campsite2014-07-09T01:46:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/07/08/tuesday-night-project/2014-07-09T00:33:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/06/29/because-futbol/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140621_110201.jpgStylin' on the sidelinesStylin' on the sidelineshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140621_140531.jpgThree of the Team Greece playersThree of the Team Greece players2014-06-29T21:36:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/06/25/deadliest-catch-five-secrets-to-winning-over-a-tough-team/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140625_121600.jpgMatt Bradley: problem solverMatt Bradley: problem solver2014-06-25T16:55:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/06/22/preschooler-no-more/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/imgp8959.jpgHe's ready.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/imgp8975.jpgYeah.....A rare picture of all four Flynnshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/imgp8933.jpgAnd begins his reading.Thane delivers the keynotehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/imgp8905.jpgClass of 2014Stoneham YMCA Preschool Class of 20142014-06-23T00:51:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/06/04/two-notes-from-billpaying-time/2014-06-05T03:01:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/05/26/four-flynns-in-a-tent/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/imgp8834.jpgBrothers in booksBrothers in books2014-05-28T22:59:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/05/24/little-milestones/2014-05-24T16:52:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/05/05/six-things-my-sons-have-never-seen-me-do-and-two-they-have/2014-05-05T15:43:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/04/19/the-end-and-the-beginning/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_3967.jpgHey! This guy poured water on my head once!At a graduation party for a dear friend.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/imgp6379.jpgRod's medidationsBenedictionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/imgp7078.jpgRod at word for childrenRod at word for childrenhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/thaneborn-023.jpgThaneBorn 023Rod with a new-born Thane, only hours old.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/imgp6002.jpg60s RodThis might be my favorite picture of Rod. Apparently that t-shirt is an original.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/114_1445.jpgAt Grey's baptismAt Grey's baptismhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/106_0655.jpgA much younger Rod & BrendaA much younger Rod & Brenda on a Spring day more than 10 years ago.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/april2010-396.jpgRodRod, ready for Easter a few years ago2014-04-20T10:37:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/04/07/gabriel-2/2014-04-07T17:53:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/04/05/an-adventure-of-12000-steps/2014-04-06T17:59:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/04/02/de-visione-mundi/2014-04-02T16:30:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/04/01/april-fools/2014-04-02T01:57:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/03/22/even-from-everlasting-to-everlasting-thou-art-winter/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/imgp8005.jpgPrepping the slidePrepping the slide2014-03-24T14:09:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/03/11/our-lady-of-good-voyage/2014-03-13T13:52:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/03/05/oil-and-ashes/2014-03-06T23:52:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/03/01/a-vignette-of-brotherhood/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wpid-fb_img_13937350705498932.jpgwpid-fb_img_13937350705498932.jpg2014-03-02T04:53:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/02/21/sad-to-say-but-im-on-my-way/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140221-215928.jpg20140221-215928.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140221-212628.jpg20140221-212628.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140221-212238.jpg20140221-212238.jpg2014-02-22T13:45:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/02/16/why-we-have-children/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image.jpgRole playing in paradiseRole playing in paradise2014-02-24T21:43:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/02/09/all-beautiful-the-march-of-days/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/imgp7237.jpgMagic brothersUncanny picture of two magician brothers. (The link has a video showing Grey's tricks.)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/imgp7216.jpgMeanwhile, Grey is building a tavernGrey and Thane both expend creative energy in their time at home.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/imgp7149.jpgCollaborationThe kids loved the kids room at the Peabody Essex Museum2014-02-10T21:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/01/28/with-iron-pen-and-with-lead/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp66731.jpgFamily portraitFamily portrait2025-01-14T12:40:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/01/16/ernie-and-the-tigers-eye/2014-01-16T14:18:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/01/11/photography-101-class-one/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp6673.jpgFlynn/Johnstone family portraitUsing a tripod and timer for the first time!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp66751.jpgGoofy faces!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp6675.jpgGoofy faces!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp6863.jpgGames on the landingEven with all my new skills, I could not get this picture exposed enough.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp67981.jpgHm. Maybe overexposed?Dual use.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp6751.jpgReading and eatingI love the way the beam of light illuminates himhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp6747.jpgMy bright-eyed, beloved sonWhat a great picture of him!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp6728.jpgI love his expression!The circles are blurredhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp6717.jpgObjects at restThe circles are stillhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imgp6798.jpgHm. Maybe overexposed?Outdoor, low ISO.2014-01-11T16:50:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/01/10/sun-moon-and-stars-in-their-courses-above/2014-01-10T14:51:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2014/01/01/looking-back-at-2013/2014-01-01T19:16:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/12/31/2013-in-review/2013-12-31T16:18:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/12/28/bedeckd-with-bays-and-rosemary/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/imgp6530.jpgA beautifully set table with lovely peopleA beautifully set table with lovely peoplehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/imgp6432.jpgThis is what most of this week has looked like around herehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/imgp6415.jpgGo-go Power Rangers!Perhaps this was the culprit of the Great Christmas Mayhem!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/imgp6401.jpgLove that wink! Tiberius hopes some of those cookies are for him.Thane sets out the cookies for Santa2013-12-28T22:35:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/12/22/mrs-flynns-christmas-pudding/2013-12-24T01:20:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/12/14/saturday-morning-vignette/2013-12-14T21:17:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/12/12/a-gift-to-be-simple/2013-12-13T00:33:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/11/30/on-internet-connectedness/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/857792_10151290772626087_2010723480_o.jpgMorton Husky football my sr. year, shamelessly stolen from FacebookMorton Husky football my sr. year, shamelessly stolen from Facebook2013-12-01T02:59:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/11/25/middle-age-and-the-tyranny-of-choice/2013-12-04T02:16:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/11/16/bright-mocksgiving-morn/2013-11-16T17:01:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/11/07/october-is-over/2013-11-07T14:14:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/10/28/thane-turns-five/2013-11-07T22:27:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/10/22/thoughts-from-the-sick-room/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tiberius-sick.jpgTiberius sickEven dying cats like watching squirrels2013-10-23T04:27:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/10/18/peace-or-utter-destruction-its-up-to-you/2013-10-18T15:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/10/08/what-if/2013-10-09T04:49:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/09/28/gone-to-melville-castle/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/imgp5184.jpgNot Scottish, but fun!Not Scottish, but fun!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/imgp5156.jpgThe boys with their Great-UncleThe boys with their Great-Unclehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/imgp5138.jpgIMGP5138No one would dare make fun of these guys for wearing pink and skirts.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/imgp5124.jpgIMGP5124https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-27_20-35-24_804.jpgRyan's skill was only exceeded by his passionRyan's skill was only exceeded by his passion2013-10-17T14:25:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/09/12/data-and-tiberius/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/imgp5067.jpgTiberiusTiberiushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/imgp5050.jpgMr. Mikstache himselfMr. Mikstache himselfhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/imgp5078.jpgData checks out the heights.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/imgp4957.jpgThe sandals really sell the costume.The sandals really sell the costume.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img.jpgGrey's cats Tiberius and Data, September 2013Grey's cats Tiberius and Data2013-09-13T12:59:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/09/02/finding-darkness/2013-09-02T20:31:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/08/29/a-tail-of-two-puppies/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imgp0527.jpgThane: a boy and his puppy nap on the couchA boy and his Puppyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imgp7839.jpgPuppy in the White MountainPuppy in the White Mountainhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imgp5258.jpgBig Puppy and Baby Puppy.Thane does know about Baby Puppyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/july2011-029.jpgPuppy at seaPuppy comes on all our adventureshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_6885.jpgMr. Bun kisses Thane's hot headPuppy's first day in our home.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/april20102520427.jpgThane and Puppy asleep in Easter gearThane and Puppy asleep in Thane's crib after Easter services.2013-09-06T12:51:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/08/25/new-england-summer-weekends/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130825-111654.jpg20130825-111654.jpghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130825-105047.jpg20130825-105047.jpg2013-08-27T19:39:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/08/22/ill-tell-you-what-i-want-what-i-really-really-want-as-soon-as-i-figure-it-out/2013-08-22T19:52:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/08/16/camp-gramp-2013-3/2013-08-16T21:48:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/08/15/camp-gramp-2-2013/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/campgramplegos.jpgThe children at Lego LandThe children at Lego Land2013-08-15T13:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/08/13/hiking-the-appalachian-trail-or-13-years-of-marriage/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imgp4357.jpgHow silly is that Unka Matt in the window?How silly is that Unka Matt in the window?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imgp4463.jpgHousatonic River ValleyHousatonic River Valleyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imgp4441.jpgActual Appalachian Train - I have proof!Actual Appalachian Train - I have proof!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imgp4425.jpgMe! Mom! Brenda!The author, on the Appalachianhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imgp4355.jpgTOO BRIGHT! SMILE ANYWAY!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imgp4337.jpgCamp GrampersCamp Grampers2013-08-18T03:37:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/08/11/camp-gramp-2013-day-1/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/imgp4384.jpgCamp Gramp 2013Camp Gramp 20132023-08-09T01:50:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/07/30/data-the-cat/2013-08-03T18:12:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/07/30/purslane/2013-08-02T01:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/07/24/imperative-basil/2013-07-24T16:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/07/18/too-darn-hot/2013-08-15T12:55:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/07/15/bus-comes-bus-goes-ii/2013-07-15T02:17:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/07/08/camping-with-kids-in-the-21st-century/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/imgp3348.jpgThis year we attempted fishing. This year we attempted fishing. https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/imgp2693.jpgOur Miss Wakefield ritual is down to the exact parking spotOur Miss Wakefield ritual is down to the exact parking spothttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/imgp3407.jpgNext summer I bet Thane will be reading tooNext summer I bet Thane will be reading toohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_4151.jpgActually taken two days before the famous "dance class" pictureActually taken two days before the famous "dance class" picturehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/imgp3324.jpgThis is what bliss looks likeThis is what bliss looks like2013-07-09T20:56:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/07/02/baseball-and-the-mysteries-of-children/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/grey-dance-tuxedo-001.jpgQuite possibly the worst picture of children everQuite possibly the worst picture of children everhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/imgp2915.jpgBackyard baseballBackyard baseballhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/imgp3104.jpgThe moment of the ground outThe moment of the ground out2013-07-02T19:24:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/06/27/fire-spotter/2013-06-27T19:04:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/06/24/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgp2887.jpgIMGP2887https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgp2886.jpgIMGP2886https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgp2885.jpgIMGP2885https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgp2884.jpgIMGP2884https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgp2883.jpgIMGP2883https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgp2882.jpgIMGP2882https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgp2881.jpgIMGP2881https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgp2880.jpgIMGP2880https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgp2876.jpgIMGP2876https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgp2875.jpgIMGP28752013-06-24T18:41:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/06/20/aikido/2013-09-10T00:28:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/06/16/sons-and-fathers/2013-06-17T02:19:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/06/03/a-fine-and-pleasant-misery-part-2/2013-06-02T20:39:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/06/02/a-fine-and-pleasant-misery/2013-06-04T15:24:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/05/14/lemonade/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/imgp1489.jpgThe kid netted $15 and grossed $10The kid netted $15 and grossed $10https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/imgp1487.jpgThe young entreprenuerThe young entreprenuer2013-05-14T18:36:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/05/04/not-their-target-demographic/2013-05-15T13:49:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/04/29/put-a-lid-on-it/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/imgp1367.jpgI was very glad they were tied onI was very glad they were tied on.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/imgp1450.jpgNew guttershttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/0608005.jpgBefore2013-04-30T02:26:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/04/21/running-towards-danger/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sheisok.jpgShe reports inThis was such a relief to hearhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/caitlinvolunteer.jpgEMT Volunteer at Boston MarathonWhen the marathon was just a fun sports event.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/caitlininjuries.jpgFlying glassFrom flying glass - she's not included in the count of injured.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/april191.jpgApril192018-04-12T21:58:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/04/19/lockdown/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/april19.jpgHow scared should I be?How scared should I be?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bostonlockdown.jpgBoston LockdownThat's a lot of people with locked doors2013-04-19T17:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/04/15/boston-marathon-the-helpers/2013-04-16T01:52:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/04/13/great-spas-of-the-world/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/scandianvian-baths-resting-area.pngScandianvian Baths resting areaWe took a nice nap on those bean bag thingies2013-04-14T02:20:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/04/04/seven-weeks-of-constraint/2013-04-04T22:16:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/04/03/new-times-in-old-montreal/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_31791.jpgJust a few games...Not that a romantic vacation with the two of us is without games...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_3190.jpgThe second worship space, from the 1980shttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_3189.jpgNotre Damehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_3187.jpgWorking on his game for Helgaconhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_3186.jpgIt was like a museum of tea in there!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_3185.jpgAt the Chinese tea houseAt the Chinese tea househttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_3184.jpgLovely Chinese tea househttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_3183.jpgNotre Damehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_3182.jpgThe mighty St. Lawrencehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_3181.jpgMontreal from the museum2015-01-15T01:41:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/04/02/bonsoir-from-montreal/2013-04-03T01:56:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/03/25/people-i-never-thought-id-be/2022-12-22T02:55:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/03/18/leaning-in/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/imgp7315.jpgLeaning on each otherLeaning on each other2013-03-18T19:13:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/03/10/march-snow/2014-03-17T13:10:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/03/02/basketball/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/imgp0526.jpgBrenda at BasketballMy home jersey number was 12.2013-06-07T21:47:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/02/16/yes-kind-sir-she-sits-and-spins/2013-02-16T20:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/02/12/state-of-the-marital-union/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2012famflynn-249-edit.jpgAnd I have hisAnd I have hishttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2012famflynn-1461.jpgMy true love hath my heartMy true love hath my hearthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2012famflynn-146.jpgMy true love hath my heartMy true love hath my heart2013-02-12T23:01:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/02/10/nemo-finale/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3155.jpgI give persective to the wall-sideI give persective to the wall-side drifts. A "Before" picture would have shown the tips of the wipers as the only visible parts of the cars. (Due to drifting)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3153.jpgAdam stands on the drifts on the house-sideAdam stands on the drifts on the house-side of the drivewayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/postnemoshopping.jpgPost Nemo: Locusts attackedPost Nemo: Locusts attackedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3146.jpgLooking down our streetLooking down our street2013-02-10T21:16:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/02/09/nemo-day-2-nemos-revenge/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nemomen.jpgNemoMenLast night's revelers return to their laborshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-09_10-19-00_880.jpgThe snow is hip high where it hasn't driftedThe snow is hip high where it hasn't drifted2013-02-09T15:46:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/02/08/breaking-nemo-news-from-the-front-lines-of-stoneham-ma/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3140.jpgMen. With pancakes.Men. With pancakes.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nemo1930.jpgSnowstreaksThere was no chance of this picture coming out as seen by the human eyehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nemo1600.jpgPirate ComicBuried maternal treasurehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nemo1400.jpgA productive snow day!A productive snow day!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/stormtotalsnowfcst-as-of-935-am.pngNemo snowfall predictionsNemo snowfall predictions2013-02-09T05:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/02/05/mastermind-and-minion/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ourafternoonjustgotbookedsolid.jpgOurAfternoonJustGotBookedSolidThe book was next to my bed, which explains the odd lighting.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3133.jpgThe MastermindThe Mastermind, with fuzzy dinosaur blanket and Puppy on a white chair.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3129.jpgMinionThe Minion, in Scooby Doo PJs, protected by the Green IKEA chairhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_3127.jpgWall of bedWall of bedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/datdarnkahlfin.gifDatDarnKahlfinHe was quoting this tonight, and I swear I hadn't mentioned it.2013-02-06T14:40:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/01/28/mlk-day/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp0490.jpgBartley's Burger CottageWe had to explain who Johnny Cash was, because Thane was in his seat.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp0497.jpgZonked out at the shoeshine chairs at Starbuckshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp0473.jpgThis was my favorite piecehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp0468.jpgThese are made from GLASS.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp0457.jpgThane is skepticalThane is skeptical about the red-sweater dress codehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp0413.jpgDinosaurs and bizarre creaturesDinosaurs and bizarre creatureshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp0406.jpgAnd skulls. There were about three human skeletons scattered around.Lovecraftian: evolution as shown through skulls. https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp0399.jpgIMGP0399https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp0391.jpgModern: photographic interpretationModern: photographic interpretationhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imgp0372.jpgThe toe was shiny from rubbingThe toe was shiny from rubbing2013-01-28T14:15:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2013/01/18/fifteen-minutes-of-internet-fame/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/blogstats.jpgHoly cow!Holy cow!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bestblogdayever.pngBest Blog Day EverBest Blog Day Ever: My post got retweeted by one of the Deadliest Catch Captains2013-01-19T03:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/12/30/twelve-things-i-liked-in-2012/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/the-famous-sticky-buns.jpgTwelve things I liked in 20122012-12-30T19:50:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/12/29/interregnum-pictures/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/imgp9747.jpgChristmas Eve Kisses2012-12-30T08:33:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/12/27/christmas-letter-2012/2012-12-28T03:06:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/12/25/merry-christmas-from-legoland/2013-01-11T06:40:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/12/24/puzzle-master/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/imgp9739.jpgAlex, Adam and Thane consider the puzzleAlex, Adam and Thane consider the puzzlehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/imgp9734.jpgThane and Adam puzzle by the light of the treeThane and Adam puzzle by the light of the tree2012-12-26T23:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/12/18/new-years-resolutions/2012-12-19T00:42:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/12/12/sons-and-brothers/2012-12-12T14:35:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/11/25/welcome-yule/2012-11-28T19:20:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/11/13/fotographic-fall-fun/2012-11-13T16:28:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/11/09/mocksgiving-preparation/2012-11-11T04:14:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/11/05/are-you-sick-of-political-ads/2012-11-05T20:38:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/10/29/a-day-of-sandy-as-seen-from-a-massachusetts-suburb/2012-10-30T23:27:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/10/29/thane-at-four/2012-10-29T13:08:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/10/28/in-stoneham-in-this-fateful-hour/2012-10-29T02:29:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/10/27/love-that-will-not/2012-12-11T13:25:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/10/06/seven-the-year-of-the-legos/2012-10-07T12:14:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/10/04/graveyards-and-christmas-cards/2012-10-05T18:15:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/10/01/stages-of-life-as-marked-with-bookmarks/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/namebookmark.pngSample bookmark: googling "Brenda Ardent One" didn't work out so well.Sample bookmark: googling "Brenda Ardent One" didn't work out so well.2012-10-03T00:19:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/09/24/thirty-four-34/2012-09-27T01:08:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/09/20/great-justice/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dec08019.jpgMay you never be forgotten, beloved friendMay you never be forgotten, beloved friendhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dsc_0262.jpgJusticeJusticehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_5371.jpgJustice joins the family for a walkJustice joins the family for a walkhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/110_1073.jpgJustice welcomes an infant Grey home from the hospitalJustice welcomes an infant Grey home from the hospitalhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/112_1275.jpgJustice was always in on the actionJustice was always in on the actionhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/104_0451.jpgDo you like my snuggly Justice-scarf?Do you like my snuggly Justice-scarf?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/104_0452_r1.jpg104_0452_r1https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/justice2.jpgA young JusticeA young Justice2012-09-21T19:27:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/09/16/a-year-of-zombie-life/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/imgp3770.jpgApple picking with knee braceApple picking with knee brace2012-09-17T02:06:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/09/12/glittering-images/2012-09-12T16:36:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/09/11/there-and-back-again/2012-09-12T02:13:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/09/06/my-first-grader/2012-09-06T22:53:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/08/29/red-sox-in-good-times-and-in-bad/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_4560.jpgRed Sox fan - Fenway 2009Red Sox fan - Fenway 20092016-04-04T13:44:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/08/18/dear-trumpet/2012-08-27T06:49:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/08/13/rampage-nation/2012-08-13T13:13:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/08/13/pictures-5/2012-08-12T23:02:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/08/10/the-garden-of-marriage/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/marriagelicense1.jpgA one day marriage designation given by the Commonwealth of MassachusettsA one day marriage designation given by the Commonwealth of Massachusettshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pacman.jpgPacman contestentsPacman contestentshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/marriagelicense.jpgProof!Proof!2012-08-10T20:26:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/08/03/roller-coaster-ride/2012-08-03T02:53:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/31/technically-pretty/2012-07-31T23:56:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/30/camp-gramp-364-days-to-go/2012-08-01T03:44:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/28/what-the-grownups-were-doing/2012-07-28T20:40:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/25/two-camp-gramp-days/2012-07-28T19:18:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/28/camp-gramp-olympics/2012-07-28T19:16:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/27/camp-gramp-thursday/2012-07-27T11:13:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/26/wednesday-at-camp-gramp/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/oystermt.jpgOyster MountainOyster Mountain2012-07-26T17:36:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/23/its-a-brand-new-camp-gramp-day/2012-07-23T16:36:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/16/a-tale-of-two-summers/2012-07-19T22:22:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/10/a-life-full-of-remarkable-events/2012-07-11T12:11:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/07/05/fireworks-and-thunder-on-lake-quannapowett/2012-07-05T18:36:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/06/29/a-remarkable-thing-happened-to-me/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tshikaji.pngTshikaji - a long way from Boston in every senseTshikaji - a long way from Boston in every sense2012-07-04T01:45:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/06/27/a-brief-discourse-on-digital-tuners/2012-06-28T02:28:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/06/21/the-second-age-of-firsts/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pb_2007_3.jpgThe BardThe Bard2012-06-22T11:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/06/17/three-men/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/imgp6772.jpgSweet WilliamSweet William2012-06-17T19:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/06/12/2213/2012-06-13T14:18:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/06/10/a-second-day-in-london/2012-06-10T23:23:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/06/09/a-new-england-maid-up-to-london-has-strayed/2012-06-10T08:54:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/06/04/if-you-are-going-to-san-francisco/2012-06-08T01:16:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/05/30/the-moment-id-been-waiting-for/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/imgp6567.jpgLearning how to make fireLearning how to make fire2012-05-31T12:42:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/05/21/fogs-rollin-in-like-a-shroud-it-covers-congress-street/2012-07-04T11:57:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/05/17/because-i-care-about-you/2012-05-18T03:58:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/05/12/mothers-log-star-date-friday/2012-05-13T00:07:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/05/08/feel-the-rage-rampage/2012-05-10T00:49:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/05/03/the-white-gulls-are-crying/2012-05-04T13:49:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/04/29/lilac-loveliness/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp6094.jpgGrey and Adam admire the nest. Thane tries to grab onto Adam's backpack.Grey and Adam admire the nest. Thane tries to grab onto Adam's backpack.2012-05-31T02:39:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/04/25/a-book-report-on-peter-rabbit/2012-04-25T20:44:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/04/22/ok-ok-so-the-paint-color-wasnt-what-i-was-hoping-it-would-be/2012-04-23T14:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/04/19/daydream-believer/2012-04-20T13:21:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/04/15/porch-time/2012-04-15T20:55:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/04/07/holy-saturday/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/prometheus.pngAfter a few hundred years of this happening every day, immortality might stop looking so good.After a few hundred years of this happening every day, immortality might stop looking so good.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/april20102520396.jpgThe pastor prepares for EasterThe pastor prepares for Easter2013-10-08T02:02:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/04/02/high-notes/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/oxymoron.jpgYes, I did miss my senior prom because it conflicted with my orchestra concert - how did you guess?Yes, I did miss my senior prom because it conflicted with my orchestra concert - how did you guess?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/imgp5828.jpgGrey's GameGrey's Game2012-04-03T01:52:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/03/28/the-dawn-is-breaking-its-early-morn/2012-03-29T03:43:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/03/23/bus-comes-bus-goes/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2012-03-19_17-18-29_521.jpgYou try taking a good picture of the bus while you're running to catch it!You try taking a good picture of the bus while you're running to catch it!2012-03-24T13:17:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/03/18/pie-d-piper/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/imgp5754.jpgThe rabbit crawfish pie was amazing, and definitely made off with the award for most interesting presentation.The rabbit crawfish pie was amazing, and definitely made off with the award for most interesting presentation.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/imgp5722.jpgThis was still not all the piesThis was still not all the pies2012-03-19T01:12:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/03/10/hows-he-doing/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/imgp5700.jpgMaking pizza for dinner tonightMaking pizza for dinner tonight2012-03-18T18:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/03/08/ground-control-to-major-thane/2013-03-29T19:07:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/03/07/de-nial-is-a-river-in-egypt/2012-03-08T03:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/03/07/sacrificial-offerings-part-ii/2012-03-07T15:12:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/03/04/2121/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/onegreathourofsharing.pngOGHS - Haiti Response: Two years laterOGHS - Haiti Response: Two years later2012-03-14T01:15:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/12/28/p-p-p-pictures/2012-03-01T14:58:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/02/29/the-historians-of-the-future/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/facebookfodder.jpgI'll create terabytes of data in my lifetime!I'll create terabytes of data in my lifetime!2012-03-02T16:19:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/02/23/connecticate/2012-02-24T13:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/02/17/the-magic-is-gone/2012-02-18T02:39:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/02/15/i-was-born-with-music-playing-in-my-ears/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/imgp5296.jpgA boy and his guitarA boy and his guitarhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/greyguitar.jpgLittle boy, little guitarLittle boy, little guitar2012-02-18T02:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/02/05/has-your-family-tried-them-powdermilk/2012-02-05T23:38:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/02/03/healthy-for-a-sick-kid/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/thanetireswing.jpgThane on SaturdayThane on Saturday2012-02-04T13:40:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/01/31/nest-thermostat/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-01-31_19-50-36_185.jpgMy thermostat passes moral judgments on meMy thermostat passes moral judgments on me2012-03-20T02:39:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/01/29/things-we-like/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2198.jpgImaginets statueAnother sculpturehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2224.jpgZingo!Zingo!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2217.jpgScooby DooScooby Doohttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/captain-raptor.jpgCaptain RaptorIs this the end for Captain Raptor?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2215.jpgImaginetsImaginetshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/img_2218.jpgBusy Ball BopperBusy Ball Bopper2012-07-21T06:48:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/01/27/changing-the-rules/2012-01-29T22:40:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/01/23/back-in-the-saddle-again/2012-02-05T13:40:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/01/18/the-best-laid-plans-of-mice-and-men/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/thane-sick.jpgHe says "Scooby Doo" instead of cheeseHe says "Scooby Doo" instead of cheese2012-02-05T08:35:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/01/17/pack-in-that-relaxation/2012-01-17T23:20:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/01/14/momento-mori/2012-01-15T13:30:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/01/12/hello-world/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/helloworld.pngHello World!Hello World!2012-01-12T23:15:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/01/09/girls-have-more-delicate-heinies/2012-01-13T03:59:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2012/01/01/more-or-less/2012-01-13T21:25:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/12/30/hex-heaven-and-hell/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/imgp5207-e1325300869826.jpgHe actually has a hex bit for his drillHe actually has a hex bit for his drillhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/imgp5211.jpgI can hardly express how much BIGGER the room seems!I can hardly express how much BIGGER the room seems!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2011-12-30_14-59-01_488.jpgDaylight demonstrationDaylight demonstration2011-12-31T18:39:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/12/27/merriment-managed/2011-12-29T21:23:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/12/24/record-breaking/2011-12-25T01:53:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/12/07/ignore-the-mom-behind-the-curtain/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/roadburn.jpgAre you getting tired of pictures of my leg injuries?Are you getting tired of pictures of my leg injuries?2011-12-09T03:01:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/12/04/life-without-tv/2012-01-26T15:51:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/11/26/great-thanksgiving-road-trip/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/imgp4307.jpgSixty degrees on the Mall!Sixty degrees on the Mall!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/imgp4268.jpgBoys on pillarsBoys on pillarshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/imgp4539.jpgThane and the Astronaut Suit of Great InterestThane and the Astronaut Suit of Great Interest2011-11-30T03:59:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/the-poem/2018-09-13T16:50:20+00:00weekly0.6https://mytruantpen.com/2011/11/19/thane-at-three/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/fall2011-003.jpgThane's school pictures - last year and this yearThane's school pictures - last year and this year2011-11-22T17:41:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/11/13/mocksgiving-2011/2011-11-18T14:02:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/11/04/reasons-blogs-are-useful/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/greyinjury.jpgYeah, maybe that's legitYeah, maybe that's legit2011-11-12T16:20:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/10/14/the-grippe/2012-02-02T13:52:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/10/12/makes-preserves-and-redeems-us/2011-11-15T18:33:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/10/10/preparing-to-exit-disability/2011-10-11T03:18:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/10/09/procurement-of-apples-in-celebration-of-explorers/2011-10-10T01:41:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/10/07/the-busiest-time-of-the-year/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/imgp35561.jpgMy six year oldMy six year oldhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/imgp3556.jpgMy six year oldMy six year old2011-10-08T03:52:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/09/28/late-september-baseball/2011-09-29T02:43:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/09/26/buying-a-life/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/boots.pngLast year I bought black. This year I'm totally getting brown. They never did go on sale.Last year I bought black. This year I'm totally getting brown. They never did go on sale.2012-01-27T21:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/09/23/my-minds-distracted-and-diffused/2011-09-24T06:37:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/09/18/acl-replacement-5-days-in/2015-03-04T15:37:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/09/15/recovering/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/blog-004.jpgPictures from the knee scopePictures from the knee scope - I think these are the meniscus tearshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/blog-001.jpgMy office sent flowers!!!My office sent flowers!!!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/blog-003.jpgIce water circulation systemIce water circulation systemhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/blog-002.jpgBionic kneeBionic knee2012-05-29T01:57:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/05/02/creeping-spring/2011-09-15T01:47:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/04/27/fetal-scan/2011-09-15T01:41:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/04/22/scientific-education/2011-09-15T01:38:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/04/21/what-dreams-we-have-must-give-us-pause/2011-09-15T01:37:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/04/15/whats-a-self-effacing-girl-to-do/2011-09-15T01:29:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/04/01/last-appointment-with-old-doctor/2011-09-15T00:53:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/03/24/spring-and-morning-sickness/2011-09-15T00:40:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/03/22/you-are-what-you-pay-attention-to/2011-09-15T00:37:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/03/20/deaths-doorstep-day-5/2011-09-15T00:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/03/17/my-momma-raised-me-never-to-be-sick/2011-09-15T00:37:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/03/18/the-nadir-of-crapitude/2011-09-15T00:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/03/19/i-love-my-brother/2011-09-15T00:36:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/03/23/midwifery/2011-09-15T00:34:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/03/08/second-prenatal-appointment/2011-09-15T00:16:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/09/13/marvels-of-modern-medicine/2011-09-14T12:56:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/09/06/first-first-first-day-of-kindergarten/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kindergarten-003.jpgLincoln and Grey lining up to go upstairsLincoln and Grey lining up to go upstairshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kindergarten-002.jpgCan you spot the Grey?Can you spot the Grey?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kindergarten-001.jpgSOME parents don't get surly faced kids until Middle School!!!SOME parents don't get surly faced kids until Middle School!!!2011-09-10T23:54:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/09/04/short-but-mean-thoughts-on-the-white-mountains/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_1937.jpgOur heroine, winded, less than half way up.Our heroine, winded, less than half way up.2011-09-06T03:12:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/28/1858/2011-08-29T00:19:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/27/red-sky-at-morning/2011-08-27T18:30:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/25/critical-breaking-news/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/imgp3359.jpgYou think he's excited?You think he's excited?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/imgp3344.jpgGrey shows off the gapGrey shows off the gap2011-08-28T18:04:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/20/thucydides-naval-warfare-and-sandwiches/2011-08-30T12:49:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/17/back-to-life-back-to-reality/2011-08-17T15:48:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/09/minor-miraculous-detours/2011-08-09T16:51:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/08/camp-gramp-fini/2011-08-08T15:05:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/07/camp-gramp-saturday/2011-08-07T17:27:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/07/oregon-shakespeare-festival/2011-08-07T17:17:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/06/camp-gramp-thursday-and-friday-great-wolf-lodge/2011-08-06T18:44:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/04/camp-gramp-tuesdaywednesday/2011-08-04T14:55:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/03/camp-gramp-monday/2011-08-03T14:24:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/08/01/ruddygore/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/blog-005.jpgThe assembled clanThe assembled clan2011-08-01T18:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/07/30/camp-gramp-day-3/2011-07-31T00:02:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/07/29/camp-gramp-day-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/campgramp2011_visors.jpgCamp Gramp VisorsCamp Gramp Visors2011-07-30T13:07:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/07/28/camp-gramp-day-1/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/campgramp2011.jpgThane, Kay, Grey & BazThane, Kay, Grey & Baz2011-07-28T18:41:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/07/20/1795/2011-07-22T01:10:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/07/18/acl-acl-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-acl/2015-06-02T14:12:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/07/17/when-spf-70-cant-keep-the-summer-from-soaking-your-skin/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/july2011-173.jpgCastle Panic, well after Grey's bedtime. He did an awesome job.Castle Panic, well after Grey's bedtime. He did an awesome job.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/july2011-160.jpgThe sunset was gloriouslThe sunset was gloriouslhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/july2011-124.jpgField trip to the beach!Field trip to the beach!2011-07-18T23:55:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/07/10/at-least-it-worked/2011-07-11T13:01:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/07/08/update-on-el-knee-o/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/blog-006.jpgThey could've at least given me a Spiderman bandaid....They could've at least given me a Spiderman bandaid....2011-07-11T01:51:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/07/07/tongue-tied/2011-07-08T02:52:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/06/26/preschool-graduation/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2762.jpgWe're proud of you.We're proud of you.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2739.jpgKeynote speechKeynote speechhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2754.jpgThe graduating class making their parents snifflyThe graduating class making their parents snifflyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2744.jpgThe young graduate, a member of the class of 2011The young graduate, a member of the class of 20112012-05-29T01:11:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/06/18/jubilate-musica/2011-06-26T00:54:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/06/14/my-camera-says-i-live-a-rich-and-full-life/2011-06-15T14:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/06/12/adventure-uncovered-secrets/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2721.jpgThe advisability of stopping at a Gingerbread house while tired on a long adventure is not lost on meThe advisability of stopping at a Gingerbread house while tired on a long adventure is not lost on mehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2715.jpgReturn to the worldReturn to the worldhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2713.jpgBaby bunny, big worldBaby bunny, big worldhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2709.jpgThe adventurers in the secret gardenThe adventurers in the secret gardenhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2698.jpgWe entered the hidden gardenWe entered the hidden gardenhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2717.jpgThe welcoming gateThe welcoming gatehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2690.jpgTri-county bikeway - tunnel graffitiTri-county bikeway - tunnel graffiti2011-06-15T02:06:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/06/07/a-room-of-ones-own/2011-06-09T23:07:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/06/01/and-the-thunder-rolls/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2644.jpgA nearly preschooler looks for frogsA nearly preschooler looks for frogshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2558.jpgMy boysMy boyshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/imgp2567.jpgTwo boys and two puppiesTwo boys and two puppies2011-06-03T00:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/05/22/199th-commencement-of-the-princeton-theological-seminary/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blog-003.jpgMy parental family, missing only my sister. My parental family, missing only my sister. https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blog-002.jpgThe new MDiv and his girlfriendThe new MDiv and his girlfriendhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blog-001.jpgGood News Bad News in their pre-graduation concertGood News Bad News in their pre-graduation concert2011-05-23T23:33:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/05/17/kneed-an-update/2011-05-18T04:51:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/05/15/turns-out-you-need-your-knees/2011-05-16T19:53:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/05/13/mothers-day-weekend/2011-05-14T20:49:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/05/11/kindergarten/2011-05-13T02:52:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/05/03/wanderlust/2011-05-03T19:37:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/04/24/now-what/2011-04-29T14:17:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/04/15/herodotus-ii/2011-04-17T04:31:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/04/09/herodotus-i/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_1336.jpgWelcome home, wandererWelcome home, wandererhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_1337.jpgMeet HerodotusMeet Herodotushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_1331.jpgThe car as seen in the rear view mirror.The car as seen in the rear view mirror.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_1325.jpgI added the bumper sticker when I paid her off. I added the bumper sticker when I paid her off. https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_1324.jpgThe ailing BrunhildeThe ailing Brunhilde2011-04-12T23:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/04/04/heavy-laden/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/blog-003.jpgLittle boy friendsLittle boy friendshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/blog-002.jpgBig boy friendsBig boy friendshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/blog-004.jpgFunlandFunland required all the blankets in the house to constructhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/blog-001.jpgNeighborhood convergenceNeighborhood convergence2011-04-07T01:42:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/04/03/turnabout-is-fair-play/2011-04-04T01:36:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/04/01/procrastination-vs-planning/2011-04-02T01:23:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/03/27/epochal-days/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/imgp1919-e1301262663706.jpgBrothers in adventureBrothers in adventurehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/imgp1904.jpgThe handle makes for easy cross-generational mobilityThe handle makes for easy cross-generational mobilityhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/imgp1949.jpgHappy cold kidsHappy cold kidshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/imgp1889.jpgThis happenedThis happened2011-03-31T01:54:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/03/25/catching-up-from-being-sick/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/laundrypocalypse.jpgLaundrypocalypseLaundrypocalypse2011-03-26T15:08:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/03/23/questions-for-a-cloudy-day/2011-03-29T14:53:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/03/19/sick-of-the-crud/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2011-03-03_21-15-12_225-e1300586132393.jpg2011-03-03_21-15-12_225This is what it looked like when I got back from the salon. I can't make it do this.2011-03-28T13:14:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/03/13/in-the-last-48-hours/2011-03-16T05:59:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/03/08/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things/2011-03-10T23:45:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/03/03/2020-vision/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/february2011-005.jpgTwenty twenty!Twenty twenty!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/february2011-003.jpgLittle boy, big equipmentLittle boy, big equipment2011-03-04T08:08:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/03/01/best-night-ever/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/imgp1484.jpgGrandma listens to Grey readGrandma listens to Grey readhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/imgp1519.jpgWhat I hope will become a familiar imageWhat I hope will become a familiar image2011-03-02T04:47:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/02/28/twenty-bookes-clad-in-black-or-red/2011-03-01T03:29:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/02/26/america-libya-war-war-war/2011-02-28T02:29:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/02/12/warm-thoughts/2011-02-13T02:24:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/02/06/sabbath-keeping/2011-02-08T04:09:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/01/29/return-on-toy-investment/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/imgp1332.jpgMeanwhile, Grey is writing a story.Meanwhile, Grey is writing a story.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/imgp1329.jpgHe stacks the stickers high on one small area of paperHe stacks the stickers high on one small area of paperhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/imgp1334.jpgGraphical foreshadowingGraphical foreshadowinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/imgp1337.jpgValentine's on a cold winter's dayValentine's on a cold winter's day2011-01-30T13:08:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/01/27/follow-ups/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/imgp1260.jpgPerry the Platypus wearing a hatPerry the Platypus wearing a hat2011-01-30T21:19:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/01/25/milestones/2011-01-30T17:19:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/01/24/as-ye-shovel-so-shall-ye-reap/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cold-004.jpgTaken from inside where it's warmTaken from inside where it's warmhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cold-002.jpgNegative 1.3Negative 1.32011-01-25T18:22:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/01/15/lucky-charms-mmmm-yummy/2011-01-15T16:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/01/10/posting-fail/2011-01-11T16:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/01/06/kindergarten-registration/2013-12-25T14:57:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/01/03/a-day-to-myself/2011-01-04T14:22:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2011/01/02/2010-in-review-aka-free-post-material/2011-01-02T19:12:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/12/31/jeweled-dreams/2011-01-03T20:41:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/12/30/my-christmas-letter/2010-12-30T16:49:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/12/29/christmas-music/2010-12-29T22:35:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/12/28/ho-ho-horrible/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/canon-013.jpgWould you mount this beast?Would you mount this beast?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/canon-024.jpgSorry kids, Santa had a strokeSorry kids, Santa had a strokehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/canon-014.jpgThe people setting this up must not have read any Stephen KingThe people setting this up must not have read any Stephen Kinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/canon-016.jpgA greenish glow does not make giant teddy festiveA greenish glow does not make giant teddy festivehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/canon-017.jpgOnly one of the muppets still movesOnly one of the muppets still moveshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/canon-0151.jpgSeriously, no one's made a major motion picture of Little Women in yearsSeriously, no one's made a major motion picture of Little Women in yearshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/canon-015.jpgCanon 015https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/canon-022.jpgZombie Santa thinks your brains are deliciousZombie Santa thinks your brains are delicious2010-12-29T15:59:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/12/25/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-digital-slr/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/imgp0072.jpgForward focus - blurred backForward focus - blurred backhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/imgp0073.jpgRear focus - front blurredRear focus - front blurred2010-12-26T04:45:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/12/17/my-second-career/2010-12-21T18:20:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/12/13/not-scare-mongering/2010-12-19T20:47:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/12/11/ten-and-a-half-years-later/2010-12-19T02:50:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/12/03/mocksgiving-and-other-pictures/2010-12-05T01:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/12/01/my-contribution-to-sustainability/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/blog-065.jpgAssembled worm binThe worm bin in it's assembled state, in my basement. There really is no smell.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/blog-061.jpgWorm BinOn the left is finished worm dirt, in the middle is the active bin, and on the right is some worm tea. The bins stack.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/blog-0632.jpgBat HouseThis bat house is on a South-Easterly wall to keep it nice and warm, on the 3rd floor.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/blog-0631.jpgBlog 063https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/blog-063.jpgBlog 0632018-07-03T16:10:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/11/25/a-morning-of-thanks/2010-11-28T03:09:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/11/15/the-first-five-kid/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blog-059.jpgThe priceless documentThe priceless documenthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blog-058.jpgThe author illustrates his manuscriptThe author illustrates his manuscripthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/november2010-2361.jpgNovember2010 2362010-11-16T04:12:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/11/14/mocksgiving-recipes/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/november2010-236.jpgSpace DuckMy brother indoctrinated my son in Space Duck... as if I hadn't heard enough about Space Duck when my BROTHER was 5!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/november2010-233.jpgThomas ready for carvingThomas ready for carvinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/november2010-234.jpgThis makes me hungry just looking at itThis makes me hungry just looking at it2010-11-16T04:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/11/13/thoughts-on-mocksgiving-morning/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blog-003.jpgMy mother's bread recipe. We also have a loaf of Adam's bread.My mother's bread recipe. We also have a loaf of Adam's bread.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blog-002.jpgFarmshare peach, pecan & lemon merangue (plus brownies)Farmshare peach, pecan & lemon merangue (plus brownies)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blog-001.jpgGetting ready to stuff the turkeyGetting ready to stuff the turkey2010-11-14T20:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/11/10/pictures-4/2010-11-13T01:48:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/11/05/busiest-time-of-the-year/2010-11-08T22:55:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/11/01/election-day-is-tomorrow/2010-11-01T17:01:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/10/31/spooky-sprint/2010-11-03T12:57:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/10/27/thane-is-two/2010-10-28T17:41:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/10/25/why-i-became-a-parent/2010-10-27T19:02:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/10/21/helicopter-parenting-take-2/2010-10-22T02:42:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/10/19/bloggerreader-conference/2010-10-21T23:37:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/10/18/helicopter-parent-in-training/2010-10-20T02:15:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/10/16/a-matter-of-comparison/2010-10-19T13:26:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/10/10/just-keep-moving/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0419.jpgThane was beside himself to be on a TRACTOR!Thane was beside himself to be on a TRACTOR!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0446.jpgDon't worry - the story ends with blue skiesDon't worry - the story ends with blue skieshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_0356.jpgEating chocolateEating chocolate2010-10-12T14:18:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/09/29/livin-aint-easy/2010-09-30T03:14:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/09/27/senior-year-and-eminent-domain/2017-11-30T01:10:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/09/25/sating-your-car-related-curiosity/2010-09-26T02:25:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/28/youre-glowing/2010-09-24T20:10:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/23/an-opportune-time/2010-09-24T20:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/18/morning-sickness/2010-09-24T20:06:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/17/knocked-up-filter/2010-09-24T20:05:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/10/optimism/2010-09-24T20:02:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/09/test-results/2010-09-24T20:01:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/08/seven-weeks-and-change/2010-09-25T01:39:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/07/ash-wednesday/2010-09-24T19:57:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/07/messin-with-his-mind/2010-09-24T19:56:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/03/people-are-noticing/2010-09-24T19:55:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/02/la-zy/2010-09-24T19:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/02/01/its-starting/2010-09-24T19:52:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/01/27/ghost-towns/2010-09-24T19:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/01/20/this-time-of-year/2010-09-24T19:45:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/01/14/longing-for-new-albion/2010-09-24T19:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/01/12/music/2010-09-24T18:52:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2005/01/07/the-death-of-arthur/2010-09-24T18:50:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/01/06/contentment-is/2010-09-24T18:47:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/12/29/a-busy-person/2010-09-24T18:43:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/12/28/what-i-spent-my-day-doing/2010-09-24T18:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/09/23/cars-and-trucks-and-things-that-go/2010-09-25T15:36:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/09/20/when-programmers-work-out/2010-09-21T14:48:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/09/19/the_summers_wise/2010-09-22T12:55:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/09/17/grab-bag/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/picture-043.jpgListening to singles' adsListening to singles' adshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/picture-042.jpgWhat Grey thinks of camping (from school)What Grey thinks of camping (from school)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/picture-041.jpgCamping boysCamping boys2010-09-22T16:43:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/09/08/some-days-are-just-like-that/2010-09-11T22:49:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/09/07/ghost-stories/2010-09-11T03:16:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/09/03/top-ten-reasons-you-should-move-to-stoneham-ma/2012-01-25T18:27:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/28/so-you-think-im-self-confident/2010-08-29T01:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/24/breaking-news/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/blog.jpgD6 gold, babyD6 gold, baby2010-08-25T01:44:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/20/peach-butter-and-babies/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/blog-002.jpgHe didn't notice he was bigHe didn't notice he was bighttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/blog-001.jpgThane's room, now with big boy bedThane's room, now with big boy bed2010-08-24T01:37:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/17/the-changing-of-the-seasons/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-038.jpgToo big for his cribToo big for his crib2010-08-22T13:04:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/14/istanbul-pictures/2010-08-16T00:54:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/16/istanbul-and-camp-gramp-final-day/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-036.jpgCousins saying goodbyeCousins saying goodbyehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-035.jpgWhat I found waiting for me at homeWhat I found waiting for me at homehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-034.jpgI loved that stretch of waterI loved that stretch of waterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-0331-e1281833697772.jpgThe Serpentine Pillar. It used to have three snakes' heads on the top.The Serpentine Pillar. It used to have three snakes' heads on the top.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-033.jpgThe Serpentine Pillar. It used to have three snakes' heads on the top.The Serpentine Pillar. It used to have three snakes' heads on the top.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-032.jpgThe same kind lady took this picture of us at Maiden's TowerThe same kind lady took this picture of us at Maiden's Towerhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-031-e1281833381640.jpgOne of manyOne of many2010-08-15T01:05:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/15/istanbul-camp-gramp-days-5-6/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-030.jpgI want a book called "Astrolabe for Idiots"I want a book called "Astrolabe for Idiots"https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-029.jpgThe Fortress of Europe was SO COOL. Bring your walking shoes.The Fortress of Europe was SO COOL. Bring your walking shoes.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-028.jpgThe Church of Chora - mosaics & frescoesThe Church of Chora - mosaics & frescoes2010-08-15T00:38:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/14/istanbul-camp-gramp-day-4/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-027.jpgPossibly the best food in IstanbulPossibly the best food in Istanbulhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-025.jpgDickering in the Grand BazaarDickering in the Grand Bazaarhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-024.jpgAdam enjoys some turkish coffeeAdam enjoys some turkish coffee2010-08-15T00:21:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/12/istanbul-camp-gramp-day-2-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-022.jpgMarble sarcophagi at the Archaological MuseumMarble sarcophagi at the Archaological Museumhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-023.jpgWe asked where we could get a cup of coffee... and ended up here.We asked where we could get a cup of coffee... and ended up here.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-021.jpgThe Blue Mosque - one big roomThe Blue Mosque - one big room2010-08-14T16:19:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/11/istanbul-camp-gramp-day-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-020.jpgHagia Sophia on a sultry Istanbul nightHagia Sophia on a sultry Istanbul nighthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-019.jpgMy favorite spot on the BosphorousMy favorite spot on the Bosphoroushttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-018.jpgHistorical Turkish BandHistorical Turkish Bandhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-017.jpgA gathering room in the haremA gathering room in the harem2010-08-11T12:52:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/10/istanbul-camp-gramp-day-1/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-016.jpgAncient Medusa in the Basilica CisternAncient Medusa in the Basilica Cisternhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-015.jpgThe Basilica CisternThe Basilica Cisternhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-014.jpgJohn the Baptist and Jesus in Hagia SophiaJohn the Baptist and Jesus in Hagia Sophiahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/picture-013.jpgThe domes of Hagia SophiaThe domes of Hagia Sophia2010-08-11T12:33:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/08/09/on-the-right-path/2010-08-10T12:18:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/07/30/ten-years-ago/2010-08-02T16:45:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/07/21/california-there-i-went/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/july2010-006.jpgThe real precious momentsThe real precious momentshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/july2010-005.jpgBaz and GreyBaz and Greyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/july2010-004.jpgJuly2010 004https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/july2010-003.jpgMy family all togetherMy family all togetherhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/july2010-002.jpgMy cousin, in what I have come to understand is a typical poseMy cousin, in what I have come to understand is a typical posehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/july2010-001.jpgMy aunt's pool was awesome in the 100 degree weatherMy aunt's pool was awesome in the 100 degree weather2010-12-16T06:29:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/07/12/thank-you-mr-jones/2010-07-19T07:06:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/07/13/cleaning-up/2010-07-19T07:07:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/07/09/camping-round-ii/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/picture-011.jpgNext year, just wait mom!Next year, just wait mom!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/picture-010.jpgThe boys and me at the same spotThe boys and me at the same spot - the hat does move around!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/picture-009.jpgAdam & the boys at the top of New EnglandAdam & the boys at the top of New Englandhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/picture-012.jpgCamping boysCamping boyshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/picture-008.jpgHowdy howdy howdy. I'm a cowboy.Howdy howdy howdy. I'm a cowboy.2010-07-09T22:33:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/07/07/i-saw-a-shooting-star/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/450557071_floris_20080805_001_mtrainiergrandp_2_print.jpg450557071_floris_20080805_001_mtrainiergrandp_2_printThe stars over Mt. Rainier2010-07-08T12:46:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/06/28/its-late-and-im-tired/2010-07-01T23:51:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/06/23/too-true-not-to-share/2010-06-23T19:06:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/06/19/the-first-of-the-jam-is-setting/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/picture-002.jpgThe remnants from last yearThe remnants from last yearhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/picture-001.jpgThe aftermath of my canningThe aftermath of my canning2010-06-22T20:11:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/06/18/summer-is-a-comin-in/2010-06-22T12:42:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/06/17/helloooo/2010-06-18T13:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/06/12/aikido-kid/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/aikido-001.jpgThe aikido classThe aikido class2010-06-12T23:55:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/06/07/never-say-never/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/college.jpgMe in the middle - probably my nicest outfit at the timeMe in the middle - probably my nicest outfit at the time2010-06-12T04:36:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/06/04/im-verbing-my-noun/2010-06-05T04:54:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/05/26/my-truant-pen-2/2010-05-26T17:53:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/05/24/let-me-introduce-you-to-my-bff/2010-05-26T18:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/05/22/the-order-in-which-things-happen/2010-05-25T14:49:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/05/20/launch-all-zig-for-great-justice/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/sad_justice.jpgPoor sad kitty!Poor sad kitty!2010-05-21T16:04:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/04/26/thane-at-18-months/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/thane-009.jpgThane, patiently being shornThane, patiently being shornhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/thane-008.jpgUnafraid of heightsUnafraid of heightshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/thane-007.jpgWhat do you mean no more cake?What do you mean no more cake?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/thane-005.jpgConfirmation Class of 2020 all lined upConfirmation Class of 2020 all lined uphttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/thane-004.jpgIt's hard to get pictures of his face, not just his golden curlsIt's hard to get pictures of his face, not just his golden curlshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/thane-003.jpgThane loves his father, especiallyThane loves his father, especiallyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/thane-002.jpgGrey found a fun toy in the toyboxGrey found a fun toy in the toyboxhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/thane-001.jpgThane and cars - modeling fashionable head gearThane and cars - modeling fashionable head gear2010-05-19T18:00:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/05/18/to-be-a-lover-of-books/2010-05-18T22:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/05/14/constantinople-not-istanbul/2010-05-17T12:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/05/13/pictures-and-vignettes/2010-05-14T01:52:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/05/09/celebrations-of-a-jet-lagged-mother/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/blog-052.jpgSmiles in sunshineSmiles in sunshinehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/blog-054.jpgSAFE!SAFE!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/blog-053.jpgThane and I at the top of the hillThane and I at the top of the hillhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/blog-051.jpgAnd it was goodAnd it was goodhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/obernai.jpgObernaiMy hotel in Obernai - from the back2010-05-10T18:16:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/05/04/postcard-from-the-alsatians/2010-05-06T01:14:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/05/02/amsterdam/2010-05-03T16:47:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/04/23/how-fast-the-time-flies/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blog-050.jpgGrandfather and grandsonGrandfather and grandsonhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blog-049.jpgSonSonhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blog-048.jpgFather and brotherFather and brother2010-04-23T21:58:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/04/19/patriots-day/2010-04-23T18:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/04/16/the-gym/2010-04-19T15:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/04/13/this-post-brought-to-you-by-deadliest-catch/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blog-046.jpgLittle boy blueLittle boy bluehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/blog-047.jpgThane loves the park. It has the BEST garbage!Thane loves the park. It has the BEST garbage!2010-04-14T02:38:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/04/11/typical-monday-morning/2010-04-12T14:40:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/04/09/faures-requiem-and-mull-of-kintyre/2010-04-09T19:17:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/04/08/farmer-daves-csa-in-burlington/2010-04-08T17:29:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/04/04/pictures-3/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/april2010-319.jpgCheeseCheese!2010-04-05T02:40:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/04/02/three-cheers-for-marmee/2010-04-02T16:29:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/29/old-stone-walls/2010-03-31T00:50:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/27/saturday-morning/2010-03-27T18:31:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/23/hippopotamus/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/blog-045.jpgHippo I know, then come p-o-tHippo I know, then come p-o-t2010-04-11T16:12:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/22/bored-with-yourself/2010-03-23T01:10:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/20/welcome-spring/2010-03-21T03:15:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/19/talking-about-the-weather/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/picture-007.jpgThane loves the sandboxThane loves the sandboxhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/picture-0042.jpgSunlight on a slideSunlight on a slidehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/picture-0041.jpgPicture 004https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/picture-004.jpgPicture 0042010-03-20T20:21:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/15/the-marathon/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/picture-002.jpgThe DS is usually restricted to car use onlyThe DS is usually restricted to car use onlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/picture-003.jpgAlternate kitchen layout for AgricolaAlternate kitchen layout for Agricolahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/picture-001.jpgThis was not all the piesThis was not all the pies2010-03-19T14:29:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/13/today-is-piemas/2010-03-15T17:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/12/hey-thats-me/2010-03-13T21:47:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/07/the-less-glorious-times-of-parenthood/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/blog-043.jpgHappy as a duck in waterHappy as a duck in waterhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/blog-042.jpgOn our way to the Children's Museum last weekOn our way to the Children's Museum last weekhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/blog-044.jpgMr. Cranky Goes to the ParkMr. Cranky Goes to the Park2010-03-11T17:51:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/03/06/an-earthquake/2010-03-06T17:05:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/28/how-are-you-doing/2010-03-11T17:51:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/26/vignettes/2010-02-27T03:01:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/25/interim-report/2010-02-26T01:20:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/22/oriented-zombie-needs-braaaaains/2010-02-24T01:05:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/19/once-more-into-the-breach/2010-02-23T02:39:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/17/tax-day/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_7482.jpgYes, those are origami rosesYes, those are origami roseshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/img_7479.jpgA lovely bouquet!A lovely bouquet!2010-02-18T13:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/16/prelude-to-the-afternoon-of-shovelling-the-driveway/2010-02-17T14:08:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/13/put-today-in-the-loss-column/2010-02-14T03:37:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/10/one-year-ago/2010-02-10T21:10:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/23/i-am-fantastic/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/brendafantasticcloseup.jpgNot sure if you can really see the haircut -- I should've used a better backdropNot sure if you can really see the haircut -- I should've used a better backdrophttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/brendaisfantastic-004.jpgFantastic!Fantastic!2010-02-10T16:17:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/09/1080/2010-02-09T19:01:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/08/heaving-a-great-sigh-of-contentment/2010-02-08T18:54:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/06/just-what-are-your-priorities/2010-02-06T19:22:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/05/1071/2010-02-05T19:05:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/04/post-surgery-update/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/blog-041.jpgLooking chipper after his post-surgery nap and lunchLooking chipper after his post-surgery nap and lunchhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/blog-039.jpgIn his scrubs, waiting his turnIn his scrubs, waiting his turn2010-02-05T04:01:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/03/now-more-heritage-posts/2010-02-03T16:37:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/12/25/christmas-night/2010-02-03T16:36:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/12/10/what-love-looks-like/2010-02-03T16:30:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2000/11/22/what-i-learned-in-sunday-school/2010-02-03T15:57:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/10/28/the-red-sock/2010-02-03T15:48:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/10/27/vermillion/2010-02-03T15:46:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/10/20/what-can-be-said/2010-02-03T15:41:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/10/19/vienna-and-venice/2010-02-03T15:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/09/30/the-hills-are-alive/2010-02-03T15:28:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/09/26/modern-sinfulness/2010-02-03T15:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/09/22/religious-action-vs-religious-belief/2010-02-03T15:23:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/09/13/stop-rest-think-pray/2010-02-03T15:19:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/09/02/how-i-came-to-love-coffee/2010-02-03T15:14:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/02/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/blog-038.jpgNails in the floorNails in the floorhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/blog-037.jpgMy view of the bridgework and riverMy view of the bridgework and river2010-02-03T14:33:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/02/01/the-limited-power-of-words/2010-02-01T23:41:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/30/the-walls-are-closing-in/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-036.jpgBrutalBrutal2010-01-31T00:44:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/29/changes-afoot/2010-01-29T19:33:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/28/thane-at-15-months/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/boys.jpgThe boys, as they areThe boys, as they are2010-01-29T01:08:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/26/old-miscarriages-years-later/2013-12-22T03:59:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/25/baby-to-boy/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-026.jpgAs this mohawk shows, it's still pretty longAs this mohawk shows, it's still pretty longhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-028.jpgWho took my baby and replaced him with this boy?Who took my baby and replaced him with this boy?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-027.jpgIn process In process - fun with mohawkshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-025.jpgThey were looking particularly weedy this SundayThey were looking particularly weedy this Sundayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-024.jpgThane's inaugural curls -- glorious but out of controlThane's inaugural curls -- glorious but out of control2010-01-25T22:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/22/what-having-children-teaches-you-about-yourself/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-023.jpgNeed a writing implement?Need a writing implement?2010-01-22T19:38:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/21/boy-update/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-020.jpgCozy reading chairCozy reading chairhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-019.jpgHappy Thane reads his favorite bookHappy Thane reads his favorite bookhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-017.jpgGrey likes the dinosaur books tooGrey likes the dinosaur books too2010-01-21T14:38:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/20/i-wish-i-were-a-mongol-warlord/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-014.jpgPracticing his Mongol castle attack skills, in casePracticing his Mongol castle attack skills, in case2010-01-20T17:00:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/19/heritage-posts/2010-01-19T17:34:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/08/16/archaic-skills/2010-01-19T16:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/08/10/and-so-it-begins/2010-01-19T15:57:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/08/09/amusing-job-posting/2010-01-19T15:55:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/07/28/musings-on-my-past/2010-01-19T15:55:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/08/05/fourth-anniversary/2010-01-19T15:50:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/07/29/the-8-modes/2010-01-19T15:47:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/07/29/the-inevitability-of-polyphony-and-lack-thereof/2010-01-19T15:46:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/07/22/connect-the-dots-part-ii/2010-01-19T15:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/07/22/connect-the-dots/2010-01-19T15:41:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/07/17/sunday-school-curriculum-the-mission-statement/2011-03-09T02:30:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/18/24-hours-late/2010-01-18T23:10:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/14/attention-citizens-of-the-commonwealth/2010-01-14T19:30:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/13/a-quick-update-on-ear-related-issues/2010-01-15T14:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/11/i-love-data/2010-01-16T04:20:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/07/my-charity-of-choice/2010-01-08T14:57:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/04/the-state-of-the-boys/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-008.jpgGrey the ScientistGrey the Scientisthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blog-009.jpgI look perfectly happy here! You must be exaggerating.I look perfectly happy here! You must be exaggerating.2010-01-05T02:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2010/01/03/cabin-fever/2010-01-05T14:52:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/30/2009-in-review/2010-01-07T23:25:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/29/odometer-moments/2009-12-31T05:16:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/28/its-official-chronic-ear-infection/2012-11-03T17:21:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/28/pictures-for-you/2009-12-28T19:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/25/the-warmth-of-winter/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/img_6704.jpgMaking cookies for SantaMaking cookies for Santahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/img_6788.jpgAn angel's eye view of the manger in BethlehamAn angel's eye view of the manger in Bethlehamhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/img_6828.jpgThe joy of Christmas morningThe joy of Christmas morninghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/img_6832.jpgI caught Grey helping Robby play with Robby's presentI caught Grey helping Robby play with Robby's presenthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/img_6869.jpgI'm not too sick to play with blocks!I'm not too sick to play with blocks!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/img_6885.jpgMr. Bun Gives sick Thane a kissMr. Bun Gives sick Thane a kiss2009-12-26T04:47:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/24/merry-christmas-to-all/2009-12-24T17:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/24/a-cheerful-day/2009-12-24T15:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/23/the-other-side-of-advice-columns/2010-01-03T02:30:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/22/quietly-glorious-days/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/blog-007.jpgGrey tries to talk me into letting him watch WillowGrey tries to talk me into letting him watch Willowhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/blog-005.jpgMy husband in front of the treeMy husband in front of the treehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/blog-006.jpgRobby in front of the Christmas treeRobby in front of the Christmas tree2009-12-22T20:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/18/what-santa-is-packing-in-his-sleigh/2009-12-21T16:56:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/17/battle-lines-and-blind-side/2009-12-17T15:43:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/04/06/10-reasons-today-sucks/2011-09-14T23:03:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/15/my-son-is-trying-to-kill-me/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/blog-004.jpgLittle innocent me? Never. You don't have any cheese, do you?Little innocent me? Never. You don't have any cheese, do you?2009-12-16T02:30:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/14/ernie/2009-12-31T16:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/07/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas/2010-01-02T00:22:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/11/no-knead-wheat-bread/2009-12-14T14:10:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/10/foodie-identity/2009-12-12T01:18:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/09/hospitality/2009-12-09T17:26:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/04/evaluations/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/blog-003.jpgGross motor skills with dadGross motor skills with dadhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/blog-001.jpgPracticing table manners and social skills at ThanksgivingPracticing table manners and social skills at Thanksgivinghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/blog-002.jpgThey did not measure his equestrian skillsThey did not measure his equestrian skills2009-12-04T22:40:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/03/my-productive-day-off/2009-12-04T14:24:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/12/01/christmas-was-coming-and-darcy-the-dragon-was-thinking/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/blog.jpgGrey did not scream at SantaGrey did not scream at Santa2009-12-01T20:21:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/30/survival-of-the-fittest/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/blog-049.jpgWhat are you talking about mom? I'm perfect!What are you talking about mom? I'm perfect!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/blog-048.jpgWant some pizza, mom? I'm full after the donut you gave me.Want some pizza, mom? I'm full after the donut you gave me.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/blog-047.jpgThane, screaming.Thane, screaming.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/blog-046.jpgThane LOVED our friend's wagon. Sadly, Adam hate it.Thane LOVED our friend's wagon. Sadly, Adam hate it.2009-12-01T01:15:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/25/thanks-be/2009-11-25T19:29:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/24/fun-preschooler-thanksgiving-activity/2009-11-24T18:35:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/19/ages-stages-and-pictures/2009-12-02T10:07:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/18/the-turkey-mocks-back/2009-11-18T18:12:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/17/isnt-it-always-the-way/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/iwasblonde.jpgI was blondeBonus: three of the four people with me were at Mocksgiving!2009-11-18T15:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/16/when-in-doubt-post-pictures-2/2009-11-16T22:09:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/11/ivanhoe-or-how-my-son-learned-to-love-the-classics/2011-09-03T10:44:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/10/explaining-facebook/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fb_settings.jpgMore details than you ever wantedMore details than you ever wantedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/facebook1.jpgNo more catsNo more cats2009-11-10T17:21:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/09/its-monday-and-i-have-a-headache/2009-11-10T16:28:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/06/commence-panicking/2009-11-06T18:10:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/04/prayer-at-the-close-of-day/2009-11-05T01:57:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/03/the-power-of-the-internet-compels-you/2009-11-03T21:08:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/03/dribs-and-drabs/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/boys_playing.jpgPlaying 'together'Playing 'together'https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/thane_blocks.jpgSeriously, when did he get old enough to build towers?Seriously, when did he get old enough to build towers?2009-11-03T19:16:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/11/02/the-archtype-of-the-holiday/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/blog-045.jpgThe kids miraculously all togetherThe kids miraculously all togetherhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/blog-042.jpgThis is joyThis is joyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/blog-044.jpgSlide!Slide!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/blog-043.jpgSwings!Swings!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/blog-041.jpgEating to keep up their strengthEating to keep up their strength2009-11-02T19:36:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/29/healthy-boys/2009-10-30T04:34:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/28/thane_is_one/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/blog-0401.jpgNose-crinkling Thane on the eve of his birthdayNose-crinkling Thane on the eve of his birthdayhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/blog-040.jpgThane one the eve of his birthday - nose-crinklingThane one the eve of his birthday - nose-crinkling2009-10-29T13:07:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/27/revelations-in-parenting/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/blog.jpgHappy to have his own gi2009-10-28T03:26:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/26/the-tail-end-of-birthday-season/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/birthday-008.jpgHow Adam celebratesHow Adam celebrateshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/birthday-007.jpgOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/birthday-006.jpgLet's see what this squishy stuff tastes like...Let's see what this squishy stuff tastes like...https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/birthday-005.jpgChanneling the festive birthday spiritChanneling the festive birthday spirithttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/birthday-004.jpgYou mean I get cake? With sugar?You mean I get cake? With sugar?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/birthday-003.jpgHow did that happen?How did that happen?2009-10-27T10:26:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/06/28/im-gonna-get-you-little-fishie/2009-10-22T20:27:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/06/26/as-though-designed-to-make-me-happy/2009-10-22T20:24:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/06/21/daydreaming-of-raspberries/2009-10-22T20:21:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/05/02/mothers-day-letter/2009-10-22T20:03:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/21/my-husband-turns-33/2009-10-21T19:32:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/20/my-choice-of-media/2009-10-25T23:26:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/19/apple-butter/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/applebutter-011.jpgThe cook in the kitchenThe cook in the kitchenhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/applebutter-025.jpgThe fruits of my laborThe fruits of my laborhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/applebutter-023.jpgPost-boiling processPost-boiling processhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/applebutter-022.jpgIn the jarring processCracked knuckle skin = not fun!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/applebutter-020.jpgCracked knuckle skin = not fun!Cracked knuckle skin = not fun!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/applebutter-018.jpgChilled plate and buttery texture?Chilled plate and buttery texture?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/applebutter-006.jpgCider soup stageCider soup stagehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/applebutter-014.jpgThe stovetop during the Long CookThe stovetop during the Long Cookhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/applebutter-004.jpgDid I mention I need a bigger pot?Did I mention I need a bigger pot?https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/applebutter-003.jpgMy biggest potMy biggest pot2013-09-24T02:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/04/23/today-i-am-north-korean/2009-10-15T18:57:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/03/31/lent/2009-10-15T18:51:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/03/22/status-change/2009-10-15T18:46:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/15/the-heart-center-of-the-family/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/blog-038.jpgThe unfinished wallThis needs to be framed in and painted, but that's corkboard and metallic painthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/blog-039.jpgThe Ikea islandThe Ikea island - you would not believe how much we use that sandwich presshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/blog-036.jpgView from the pantryView from the pantryhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/blog-037.jpgThe new view from the dining roomThe new view from the dining room2009-10-16T05:22:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/02/02/and-old-testamentnew-testament-difference/2009-10-14T20:54:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/01/15/you-know-its-cold-when/2009-10-14T20:40:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/14/odins-ravens/2009-10-15T13:05:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/13/the-best-team-won/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/blog-034.jpgBoth Thane and Grey love applesBoth Thane and Grey love appleshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/blog-033.jpgThane discovers the leavesThane discovers the leaveshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/blog-032.jpgGrey climbed and rolled down the hill behind usGrey climbed and rolled down the hill behind us2009-10-13T16:07:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/09/melancholy-october/2009-10-12T03:42:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/06/i-have-my-bachelors-in-parenting/2009-10-29T17:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/08/fessing-up/2012-08-23T04:32:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2004/01/01/2004-resolutions/2009-10-08T21:25:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2003/12/23/a-holy-time-of-year/2009-10-08T21:21:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2003/10/13/on-how-i-affect-others/2009-10-08T21:07:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2003/10/07/faith-in-god/2009-10-08T21:03:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2003/09/26/commencing-vermiculture-endeavors/2009-10-08T21:00:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2003/09/09/the-inevitability-of-autumn/2009-10-08T20:55:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2003/09/05/september-the-5th/2009-10-08T20:54:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2003/09/04/requiem-for-a-torch-bearer/2009-10-08T20:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/07/i-got-nothin/2009-10-07T21:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/05/when-in-doubt-post-pictures/2009-10-05T22:42:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/10/01/60-seconds-in-the-life/2009-10-02T01:15:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/30/thane-at-11-months/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-026.jpgFall down!Fall down!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-028.jpgI'm ignoring you! (But look at those curls!)I'm ignoring you! (But look at those curls!)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-024.jpgWalking to take custody of the camera - a blur as usualWalking to take custody of the camera - a blur as usualhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-025.jpgI think I better make peace with my chinI think I better make peace with my chin2009-09-30T16:54:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/28/still-sick/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/zoblins.jpgZoblinsZoblins, or maybe Gombies2009-09-28T18:34:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/25/mental-fog/2009-09-25T22:32:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/23/in-which-i-become-prime/2009-09-24T13:11:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/24/the-flashing-lights/2009-09-22T18:26:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/22/happy-birthday-frodo-and-bilbo-baggins/2015-09-22T13:43:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/21/taking-strides-towards-walking/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/baby_driver.jpgThey call me baby driverThey call me baby driverhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/thane_park.jpgMy camera is out of charge so here's a pic from my phoneMy camera is out of charge so here's a pic from my phone2009-09-21T18:33:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/18/daycare-woes/2009-09-18T18:28:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/17/placebo-effect/2009-09-17T20:19:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/16/i-aspire-to-be-the-sort-of-mom-who-doesnt-talk-about-vomit/2009-09-16T16:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/15/a-green-mario-ds/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/0125091205.jpgThe boys at church around a DSThe boys at church around a DS2009-09-17T15:46:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/14/will-the-excitement-never-cease/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-014.jpgThe view from the doorThe view from the door (a lie - our bed is never made)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-013.jpgI steamed the curtains after thisI steamed the curtains after this, so now they're less wrinklyhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-019.jpgBacklit boy is angry!Backlit boy is angry!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/annotated_lunch.jpgProof of delicious lunchProof of delicious lunch2009-09-15T03:57:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/10/cloud-change/2009-09-11T13:35:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2003/07/09/what-i-learned-from-medieval-studies/2009-09-09T20:10:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2003/05/22/why-i-had-trouble-with-literary-theory/2009-09-09T20:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2003/05/07/homesickness/2009-09-09T19:55:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/09/board-games/2011-01-06T18:08:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/08/so-many-changes/2009-09-10T17:37:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/08/the-first-first-day-of-school/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-018.jpgGrey in his classroom with his new TA, MelissaGrey in his classroom with his new TA, Melissahttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-017.jpgGrey channels his inner https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-016.jpgThe first official back to school photoThe first official back to school photo2009-09-08T14:12:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/04/a-lump/2009-09-08T13:29:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/03/brownsmith/2009-09-03T19:21:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/02/insert-thoughtful-educated-post-here/2009-09-02T20:53:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/09/01/baby-steps/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-009.jpgThane diaper-headThane diaper-headhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blog-008.jpgThe walker shortly after his first stepsThe walker shortly after his first steps2009-09-01T23:27:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/31/the-real-reason-for-home-ownership/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-010.jpgGrey helps outGrey helps outhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-012.jpgThe architect of the changeThe architect of the changehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-001.jpgNote beige and off-white color themeNote beige and off-white color theme2009-09-08T13:27:09+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/28/thane-at-ten-months/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-006.jpgThane at 10 monthsThane at 10 monthshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-005.jpgNew teeth!New teeth!2009-08-28T23:00:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/01/28/snow-day-parenting-fail/2009-08-26T21:23:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/01/28/nearly-famous/2009-08-26T21:22:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/02/06/my-truant-pen/2009-08-26T21:21:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/19/guilt-and-dental-hygiene/2009-08-26T21:20:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/26/ted_kennedy/2009-08-26T21:19:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/25/why-the-summers-seem-so-short/2009-08-25T21:35:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/25/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-summer/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-050.jpgThe weird thing is he seemed to like itThe weird thing is he seemed to like it2009-08-25T16:23:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/20/in-further-news/2009-09-08T13:30:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/20/done-nursing/2009-08-21T06:15:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/19/where-your-treasure-is-there-will-your-heart-be-also/2009-08-19T16:00:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/17/enjoy-your-week-of-summer/2009-08-18T00:01:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/14/far_over_misty_mountains/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-049.jpgThe iconic cabin at Indian Henry'sThe iconic cabin at Indian Henry'shttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-048.jpgNot for the faint-heartedNot for the faint-heartedhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-047.jpgOminous dragon-back ridges at Emerald RidgeOminous dragon-back ridges at Emerald Ridgehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-046.jpgThe ferrous glacier-foot of Emerald RidgeThe ferrous glacier-foot of Emerald Ridgehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-045.jpgThe amazing basalt cliffsThe amazing basalt cliffshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-044.jpgThe view from Aurora PeakThe view from Aurora Peakhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-0303.jpgWe climbed Aurora Peak, to the rightWe climbed Aurora Peak, to the righthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-041.jpgBetween Golden Lakes and North PuyallupBetween Golden Lakes and North Puyallup2009-08-15T04:23:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/13/what-do-you-do-with-radishes/2009-08-15T04:16:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/13/i-am-most-myself/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-040.jpgGolden LakesGolden Lakes (not pictured: swarms of mosquitos)https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-039.jpgA shooting star at Golden LakesA shooting star at Golden Lakeshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-038.jpgI thought we were almost there. I was very, very wrong.I thought we were almost there. I was very, very wrong.https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-037.jpgAdam at Mowich RiverAdam at Mowich River2009-08-13T20:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/12/the-west-side-of-mt-rainier/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-036.jpgGrey and Thane among the hiking gearGrey and Thane among the hiking gearhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-034.jpgSee that mountain, son? That's where your parents are headed.See that mountain, son? That's where your parents are headed.2009-08-12T17:13:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/08/11/back-from-vacation/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-0311.jpgAurora Lake in the morningAurora Lake in the morninghttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-0302.jpgAurora Lake at sunsetAurora Lake at sunsethttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-0301.jpgBlog 030https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-031.jpgBlog 031https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-030.jpgBlog 030https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/blog-032.jpgBlog 0322009-08-11T15:19:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/29/blown-save/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blog-029.jpgOK, I miss my hobbies more when they're not breaking my heartOK, I miss my hobbies more when they're not breaking my hearthttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blog-027.jpgFenway GirlFenway Girl2009-08-04T19:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/28/this-post-brought-to-you-by-starbucks-coffee/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/coffee.jpgPrime ad space still availablePrime ad space still available2014-07-17T17:55:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/27/the-happiness-project/2009-07-28T04:29:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/23/things-i-like/2009-07-27T04:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/22/thane-at-9-months/2009-07-27T04:05:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/21/pictures-2/2009-07-21T16:00:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/20/sometimes-the-symbolism-hits-you-over-the-head/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blog-024.jpgTiny little frogs everywhere!Tiny little frogs everywhere!https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blog-025.jpgGlorious!2009-07-20T17:57:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/16/the-quandries-of-a-blogger-mom/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/grey-dance-tuxedo-001.jpgI trust I don't have to point out which one is mineI trust I don't have to point out which one is mine2009-07-17T16:05:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/15/what-mirror-where/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blog-023.jpgThe only picture of meThe only picture of me among the 141 currently on my camera2009-07-17T10:44:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/13/my-son-the-pike/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blog-020.jpgGrey, on the left, with green noodleGrey, on the left, with green noodle2009-07-13T20:38:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/13/my-village/2009-07-13T15:53:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/08/wishing-i-were-updating/2009-07-09T20:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/09/feeding-a-thane/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blog-019.jpgThe "after" pictureThe "after" picturehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blog-018.jpgDoes his face look different to you? Does his face look different to you? I swear it's changed in the last week.2009-07-10T17:20:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/07/06/sing-to-the-lord-a-new-song/2009-07-06T19:36:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/30/first-farm-share/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/blog-017.jpgFarm share week 1Warning: delicious produce ahead!2009-07-05T02:58:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/29/thane-at-8-months/2009-07-05T03:02:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/28/a-mother-of-boys/2009-07-05T03:06:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/27/choices/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img_4083.jpgThey call this a teaser24 hours later one of these people was wearing a tuxhttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img_4124.jpgDone swimmingA rare picture of the authoress2009-07-05T03:16:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/22/a-jumble-of-me/2009-06-26T05:09:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/18/twoo-wuv/2009-06-18T21:29:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/17/20-years-ago-today/2009-06-21T03:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/16/dreampt-of-in-my-theology/2009-06-22T01:21:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/12/a-date-not-the-fruit/2009-06-14T00:25:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/10/eruption/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/blog-013.jpgNo teethLook ma! No teeth!2009-06-11T04:06:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/09/ikea/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/blog-011.jpgNew Ikea chairThe new chair looks better and takes up far less room than the old rocker2009-06-10T13:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/06/they-never-cease-to-amaze-you/2009-06-08T13:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/05/planning-for-the-worst/2009-06-05T23:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/06/01/back-in-the-cubicle-again/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/blog-010.jpgGoodbye Michael and MillieGoodbye Michael and Milliehttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/blog-009.jpgCousinsCousinshttps://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/blog-008.jpgOpen wide for grandma!Open wide for grandma!2009-06-04T03:17:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/05/22/my-walk-to-daycare/2009-05-23T16:04:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/05/21/fire/2009-05-22T00:20:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/05/20/quick-thane-update-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/blog-007.jpgMan sitting up is hardI should start a photo album of "first date" and yearbook photos for both boys2009-05-20T18:00:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/05/18/odysseus/2009-05-19T13:27:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/05/15/bridge-out/2009-05-15T14:49:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/05/14/my-coming-of-age/2009-05-16T13:31:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/05/13/more-pictures-2/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/may09007.jpgGrey at StarbucksGrey at Starbucks2009-05-16T13:28:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.com/2009/05/11/the-ever-fascinating-weekend-review/https://mytruantpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/thane_at_arboretum.jpgThane at the Arnold ArboretumMommy forgot her real camera and had to use her phone2009-05-13T13:11:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mytruantpen.comdaily1.02026-03-16T13:50:19+00:00