So, it’s been a while….
I’ve neglected this blog for a number of weeks. I’m sure my three avid readers were slightly disappointed, but probably no one else noticed. Summer is an unpredictable time for… Read more »
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Throwback Thursday: Hand-Me-Down House
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When my parents got married in the late 70s, they didn’t have much. Fortunately, if you grow up on a farm, there’s likely to be a piece of land on… Read more »
Throwback Thursday: Swing of Death
This week, while I’m on vacation, I’ll be blogging from my phone. Expect some weak editing. But go ahead and judge. I’ll be in a beach chair soaking up the… Read more »
Throwback Thursday: Get In Shape, Girl!
For my 7th or 8th birthday (I can’t remember which), I received the “Get In Shape, Girl!” kit. It came with a leotard, tights, leg-warmers, a headband, free-weights, an instructional… Read more »
Signs of Toddlerdom
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A gnawed-upon foam letter left on the bathroom floor.
Grandparent Swap
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Jim and I spent the past weekend here: Nice, huh? My family has been coming here since long before I was born. It’s private and quiet, and at night you… Read more »
Throwback Thursday: Barbie Serial Killer
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Barbie Dolls. I had them. Lots of them. I also had the Barbie car, the Barbie patio set, The Barbie piano, the Barbie horse….. My father built me a beautiful… Read more »
Camping for the Non-camper
My parents never took our family camping because my Mom considered camping to be the opposite of a vacation. After all, you have to pack lots of the things you’d… Read more »
Happy Mother’s Day (my minions)!
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Happy Mother’s Day to anyone and everyone who has ever mothered someone -sons, daughters, nieces, grandchildren, neighbors, cats, dogs, fish, or fowl. ________________________________________ A conversation with 6yo in the parking… Read more »
Abercrombie & Fitch: Why is Anyone Surprised?
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When I was in 8th grade, the Esprit brand was all the rage, as was Benetton. The uniform of all who cared about conforming was a sweatshirt with “Esprit” emblazoned… Read more »