Tradition is fine. But I’ve noticed that it sometimes seems to come with a lot of effort and then a lot of clean-up. So there are some things that I’m happy to release. Gravy now typically comes out of a jar at my house, after years of cranking out the homemade kind. Mashed potatoes get re-hydrated. And the dinner rolls…
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Tradition, Tradition
Still Changing, Changing Still
I hate moving. I think I’ve mentioned that a time or two. Or a thousand. And I am Oh~So~Happy to not be moving. I adore my present city. We’ve set down roots. We’ve made decisions. We’re here to stay (please, oh, please, oh please, Lord…) There are lots and lots of things to love about our present city. Amazing friends….
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To Treat or Not to Treat…
As we head toward the ‘Big Night’ around here, that of candy and costumes and sugar highs, I thought I would repost some thoughts about Halloween, its history and how that all plays into our family traditions. This is from 2009… I have a hunch that you just haven’t seen enough ‘7 of 8 as Snow White’ yet… I’m very…
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Sweet Sound
I’m listening to a sweet sound. I’m holed up back in my bedroom, doing research, answering emails, studying, writing. But out in the family room, just beyond my door, I can hear it. That sweet, sweet sound. It’s my four oldest children and a friend. They are talking. Conversing. Laughing. Telling stories, reflecting, sharing. Enjoying each other’s company and exchanging…
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Goal Setting
These two. They continue to be some of my most powerful teachers. For those of you who are regular readers around here, you’re well aware that 4 of 8 is hearing impaired and 7 of 8 experienced a neonatal stroke. Maybe I write a little too much on those topics. Maybe not enough. All I know is it’s part of…
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