Leaving The Door Open
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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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Opening Up Caskets and Conversations
My thoughts for this post started last week as I read the latest post from Marian Beaman titled “Little Girl and a Coffin in the…
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What “Mother” Looks Like
I have spent so much time analyzing and chiseling away at the core of the relationship between my mother and myself that I realized I…
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A Bridge & a Love Story (the family version)
I really enjoyed spending time with my mother-in-law, Patricia (Pat). She was incredibly sweet and a wonderful mother and grandmother. We shared both laughs and…
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A Full-On Fairy Tale
This story started five years ago when I shared the following in a blog post: July 2020: In a few short days, I will join…
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