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  • A Fleeting Moment of Glory

    A Fleeting Moment of Glory

    Elation.  Supreme satisfaction.  Utter, undeniable glee.  These are only a few adjectives to describe the way I felt upon realizing I could do something that my husband can’t…yo-yo. You need to understand something.  I am married to one of those completely annoying types who excel at pretty much anything they do.  You know the ones.  “Wow, I [...]

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  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Wow, I can’t believe Thanksgiving day has arrived!  Another year to celebrate and a cornucopia of reasons to be thankful.  I previously posted that although there are certain aspects about growing older that I could do without (hello wrinkles, forgetfulness and sparse eyebrows) there is an over-abundance of advantages granted to me with each new year.  I [...]

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  • I love vacations, but…

    I love vacations, but…

    First of all, let me say a big “Thank You” to all of you for allowing me to whine relentlessly on Friday about being all uninspired.  I’m over it.  You were there.  Thanky.  Moving on… We just got back from a wonderful weekend in Washington State visiting family and celebrating a very early Christmas before parts of the family [...]

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  • Recipe of the Week – Grandma Shack’s Meatloaf

    Recipe of the Week – Grandma Shack’s Meatloaf

    Fall conjures up so many images for different folks.  Some think of vibrantly shaded maple leaves, Macintosh apples and cider.  Others think of pumpkin bread, jack o’ lanterns and crisp, dewy mornings.  Avery told me the other day that “Fall means I have to start bringing my coat to school.”  But to me, this season brings [...]

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  • Unexplained Phenomenon: Dads are Invisible?

    Unexplained Phenomenon: Dads are Invisible?

    Okay…I have a question.  I’m almost certain I am NOT the first person to ask this question.  In fact, I’m sure this question has come up in many different ways following all kinds of different scenarios, in turn, brewing anger and resentment.  Here it is… Why…oh….why…are our children only able to see mothers?   It’s like they have been [...]

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