Leaving The Door Open

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  • Some of The Best of Life’s Stuff

    Some of The Best of Life’s Stuff

    I laughed out loud when I saw the photo of my two-month-old grandson sporting a “New to the Shenanigans” bib. It was a funny concept; almost like a clue to what’s coming. I don’t think anyone can raise a child without facing some “shenanigans” from…

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  • Everything Milk: A Simple Love Affair

    Everything Milk: A Simple Love Affair

    I love milk. I mean, I REALLY love milk. First, I add it to my cereal every morning. Or, if my husband is making pancakes,…

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  • The Art Lesson

    The Art Lesson

    In August 1930, my mother’s life began with this birth announcement in a local Cleveland paper: “Grauers Take Up Sculpture” “Word comes from Maternity Hospital…

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  • On the Scent…for Research

    On the Scent…for Research

    UPS delivered the package on Saturday evening, December 16th, at 6:00 p.m. The return address was The IU School of Medicine. This was not a…

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  • Things I’ve Learned Since I Turned 60

    Things I’ve Learned Since I Turned 60

    When I turned 60 three years ago, I had a crazy idea that I could amass a list of 60 tips and insights I have…

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