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Category Archives: Family & History
My mother’s prayers saved my life
Do you remember a crossroads that changed the trajectory of your life? Or that could have for the worse? I remember walking out of earshot of the good and right lessons I learned as a child. I wondered, what might … Continue reading
Can you have both Jesus and Santa?
A friend wrote a blog this week about her experience negotiating Santa and Jesus. It got me thinking. I like Santa alright. And I don’t particularly have a problem with him. But do I want to sell Santa to my … Continue reading
What my friends are exchanging this year instead of presents
I like presents. And I like buying presents. But sometimes I need a break, a limit, or a fresh approach to showing friends and family my love. This year, in the aim of simplicity, my friends and I are not … Continue reading
4 things I learned from my husband (and why marriage is a bike ride)
Oh I know. I don’t write much about Brian. “Who is that?” you say. “Never heard of him.” Well, this Brian fellow is my husband. He’s about 6 feet tall, brown hair and eyes. You might find him driving around … Continue reading
10 Years of Marriage Reduced to a List
My husband and I marked our 10th wedding anniversary last week. It passed with little fanfare, though we have promised dinner and movie to ourselves in the next week. What comes to mind when you celebrate an anniversary, of any … Continue reading
My grandpa’s 69 year old letter from WWII (for veteran’s day)
Like most of the men from Greatest Generation, my grandfather is stoic, never asking for credit, accolades, or attention. He fought in WWII and went years without seeing his family. For decades he kept a schedule that would break many … Continue reading
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