Tag Archives: Family

Time To Give Back

I guess many of you have embraced Black Friday as a shopping ritual.  To me, Black Friday is a fate worse than death.  The crowds, the pushing and shoving and parents yelling at their kids and little kids crying and waiting … Continue reading

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When Turkeys Fly

This is the time of year when people tell each other heartwarming stories about their family holidays and traditions, share warm memories from years gone by, and revel in the joy of the season.  Well, that’s what I hear anyway.  Many … Continue reading

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The Summer Of My Not Discontent

Where were we?  Oh yes, my summer repeating 10th grade PE.  Summer school was at Lake Braddock that year; one of the few schools at the time that went from 7th through 12th, and it had big wide halls.  In … Continue reading

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Happy, Happy, Happy!

Today is Dan’s 49th birthday.  I think it goes without saying that we are in a May/December romance, given that I am merely 48 years and 7 days old.  I simply can’t imagine how old I will feel in 358 … Continue reading

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Picture Perfect

I hate to pick on CJ and Lisa, but the thing is, they have the instant, perfect for any occasion gift for our parents; pictures of the kids.  Artsy black and whites, the kids dressed up in matching sailor outfits, … Continue reading

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Cat Registry

In hindsight, perhaps my post yesterday about baby gear was a little harsh.  I’m not one of those people who compare their cats to other people’s kids-even when the cats are clearly superior. I did a little research today, and … Continue reading

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Baby Love

For the first time in many years I attended a baby shower today.  Most of my friends aren’t really having babies anymore; these days they’re more likely touring college campuses than cruising the aisles at Babies R Us.    I happen … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween!

I absolutely love Halloween.  It is my favorite holiday for many sound reasons: No family obligations whatsoever, no one has to cook (although admittedly in my family that’s always my sister-in-law Lisa anyway) No gift giving No traditions to follow … Continue reading

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Going, Going, Gone to New York

When my sister-in-law was just a little girl, her ballet teacher died; trying not to upset her, her mom told her that the teacher had gone to New York.  We all embraced that concept, and “went to New York” has become my … Continue reading

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The Stars Were Bright On That Baltimore Night

Once everyone was happily settled in with crab soup and crab fluffs and crab cakes and crabs, do you think everyone could just relax and eat?  Not until everyone at the table had offered to share everything they were eating with … Continue reading

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