“Plunge into the sublimes seas, dive deep, and swim far.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
My apologies for being missing from WordPress this week. Miss O graduated from 5th grade — and more importantly won the Seymour Kaplan award for being a kind, supportive of others, and inclusive student. Then we cleared out of the house for the AirBnB renters and flew to Hawaii. So I haven’t spent much time in front of my computer but still want to memorialize this momentous week.
Celebrating Miss O’s fifth grade graduation. The cat is impressed but just doesn’t want to show it.
Seattle sunshine
Flying to Hawaii
Hawaii fun
The sign of the week. And we need some shady protection from the Hawaiian sun!
Surprised By Joy 
Huge congratulations, Miss O!! Enjoy Hawaii!!
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Thank you, Darlene!
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Wonderful Wynne! Congrats to Miss O 🙂
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Thank you, Deb!!
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Sure looks like a lot more fun than a computer :0)
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You’ve got a great point!!
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What a week! I can almost hear the sound of the kids laughing amidst the rolling surf! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! 💝😊💝
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It’s so funny, Vicki – they loved to get pounded by the surf. You’d think that would get old but not yet…. 🙂
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It’s pretty magical! Big surf! Paul and Delaney still have epic Hawaiian memories of “chasing waves” on the beach. 🤪❤️🤪
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Congratulations to Miss O. Thanks for sharing the happy news and smiling faces. Enjoy Hawaii!
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Thank you, Brad!
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Oh that’s so cool Miss O. That’s awesome Wynne. Kind, supportive of others, and inclusive … yes, yes, yes. Um, we’re going to need her give her own Ted Talk on the subject. There are some adults who could use the reminder. 🤭🤭 And oh yea, Hawaii is no joke either. Have a blast!!!!☀️☀️☀️
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Oh, you are so right that we all need the reminder. Yes!! Thank you, Brian!
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Huge congratulations for miss o! I really love the award she won as well, such a great thing to be known for. Have fun in Hawaii!
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Great thing to be known for — well said, Beth! Thank you, my friend!
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Wonderful! Enjoy your time in Hawaii. I’m just a little jealous. We had a trip to Hawaii booked in 2020 but it was cancelled due to the pandemic. Maybe we’ll have to make a stop there on our way to Australia sometime.
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Oh and big congratulations to Miss O on her graduation and award. You have raised her well, Wynne!
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That’s right – Hawaii is going to be on your way once Laura moves! So disappointing to have that cancelled but I think you have a good plan for rescheduling!
And thank you!! I’m very proud of her!
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Oh my, was the cat really at the graduation? Obviously comfortable around people. Hope Hawaii is glorious!
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P.S. Congratulations to Miss O!
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Thank you, Belinda. No, she wasn’t at the graduation – just the after party. And she does like people — mostly on her own terms! 🙂
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Wow, big congrats to Miss O! To be acknowledge for one’s kindness in school is not something I’ve heard of before, but I’m so heartened to know this is a thing.
Hope you and the kids have a blast!
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I loved finding out it was a thing too, Erin!! Thanks for the good wishes!
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I don’t think you should apologize Wynne. Your daughter important milestone and a beautiful trip to Hawaii are good reasons for not having posted!
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Great point, Cristiana! Thank you!
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Congratulations to Miss O! I’m so happy her kindness and good heart was recognized. The smile on her face says it all. I’m so thrilled for all of you!
Hawaii looks absolutely amazing. Have a wonderful and well-deserved time away together!
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It’s so fun to recognize these milestones, isn’t it Ab? How was T’s graduation? Thanks for the well-wishes. We’re having fun in Hawaii. The kids just love to get endlessly pounded by the surf. Hilarious! Hope you have a great start to summer!! ❤
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Enjoy the islands and best to your fabulous children, Wynne. A tip of the cap to Miss O. You son’s day will come.
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thanks Wynne for such a sunshiny post. We need these. Congrats too for Miss O’s graduation and that award: we need more children growing up with community consciousness. And O, have a great time in Hawaii 🙂
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and that sign is a ripper ! That writer deserves an award too: something like ‘in the service of promoting community wit and humor’ 🙂
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Very nice! Congratulations to Miss O! Enjoy Hawaii!
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Happy Saturday, Wynne.💕🌺 Congratulations to Miss O!!🎉 Fun times!
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Brava, Miss O! And kudos to Mama for raising amazing children ❤️. Happy summer, Wynne. 😎
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Well done Miss O.
Enjoy Hawai Wynne
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Congrats to Miss O for being recognized for spreading good energy! Enjoy soaking up the Hawaiian sun, waves and magic!
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Oh I love this update and you all in Aloha land of love and happiness! My favorite!!! Congratulations on your graduation Ms O and your cat does look excited for you 😹!
Cats !! I hope you left her home!
Have the very best time!
❤️🌴🌺
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Oh, proud Momma! That’s quite an achievement. Hawaii sounds wonderful
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