One Last Trip

Recently, I realized I’ve turned into my father. Yes, I know this is odd. I’ve also turned into my mother and possibly my grandmother… there’s that uncle too. Anyway, I discovered my transformation into my father while I was at the grocery store. It’s Christmas you see. This means that everyone completely loses all ability [...]

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Greeting Cards and New Tires

Father’s Day is almost here. I’ve gotten in the habit of going to my local Hallmark store and perusing the cards. I like to send cards now — who knew? There are certain times of the year though that the majority of the cards available aren’t available for me to choose… Father’s Day being one. [...]

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The Women In Me

Mother’s Day approaches. I think about my mother and the gifts she gave me. Not the physical gifts, not the monetary gifts — there were plenty of those over the years. But the pieces of herself that she left in me. Like pieces of a puzzle waiting to be assembled — waiting for all the [...]

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Closure

A new year is about to begin, I’m ready for a new year. I’m ready to create some new memories. We will ring in the New Year at Disney World — what better place to be at the start of something new (it is the happiest place on Earth). I’ve made arrangements to go to [...]

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Christmas Presents Past

With Christmas only a week away at this point, I am often finding myself reminiscing about the Christmas’s of my past — really, I’ve been thinking about the presents. I take motherly pride in attempting to grant my kids all their wishes at Christmas. Within reason, of course. Each child gets to ask Santa for [...]

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Let’s Use The Real Silverware

Thanksgiving is just days away. The family will be gathering at my home this year — for the first time. I love to throw a party. Without a doubt, I absolutely feed off the “working the crowd” aspect of any good party. There’s always plenty to eat — and drink. But, I will let you [...]

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Do You Hear What I Hear?

Perhaps it’s a little early for Christmas stories — but, I’ll take my chances. Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year. I envy those among us with such lack of self-resolve that they are able to pull off those masterful house renovations. You know, the people who decorate every inch of their home [...]

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My Memories Are Just a Costume

It was inevitable — really. I mean, every other generation has been reduced to a costume on a shelf in some party store — somewhere. I very often dressed up for Halloween or homecoming week in puddle skirts and saddle shoes or tie dyed and paisley or bell bottomed jeans and a Zepplin t-shirt. But, [...]

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Can I Get You Anything?

I had an amazing dream last night. Well, really it wasn’t all that amazing but I did think it was pretty cool. I was at my grandparent’s house. It’s often the location of many of the dreams I can remember. Probably because I spent so much time there as a kid. Anyway, I was at my [...]

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