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It was on Friday that the texts regarding funeral plans flooded my phone Texas-style. My poor sister-in-law was working and … Continue reading The reports of her pending death are greatly exaggerated…
When I saw the brown puddle spreading across my yellow Formica counter, I knew I needed help. The puddle would have … Continue reading Sharon share alike…
My husband has been cleaning out the garage the past couple of months — giving it order and practicality and … Continue reading When “To keep or not to keep?” isn’t the right question…
I woke up this morning fully intent on attending church. Sundays are generally awkward because my husband has to work … Continue reading A camera blinded by the light…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about boots — shallow topic, I know — but it got me thinking about … Continue reading “Bootiful” and a “looker”…
Last night, my oldest sister sent a text that included the photo at left, above, and the sentence, “Recognize anything besides … Continue reading A throwback at Christmas…
*Warning: This blog post has no substance whatsoever. Last year I ordered a pair of boots online, got them, tried … Continue reading Kicking boot and taking aim…
Another year, another turkey. Another hundred exclamations of “I HATE cooking turkey.” (I do hate cooking turkey. So much pressure … Continue reading Despite the turkey…
I have never been more thankful that I gave up teaching than I am today. If I were a teacher, I … Continue reading When work is the escape…
For months I have been working with colleagues who are mothers of young children, newly entered into childcare situations and … Continue reading Still a mama…
Twenty years ago today, I wrapped myself in satin, lace, and bows and made myself a birthday present — a bride … Continue reading When it all points to God…
It felt as if I were in Mrs. Repulski’s Advanced Humanities class again. “I’d better explain this better,” my English … Continue reading The view from inside…
Just a week ago, I was in a Seattle apartment icing a painful bruise to my shin bone, barely able … Continue reading Formerly streetless in Seattle…
Writing about my “hostage situation” in McDonald’s made me think of my father’s week-long experience as a McDonald’s hostage — at least … Continue reading Singing to free the hostage…
This is what my daughter posted to make the announcement of her first pregnancy Facebook official: Since she posted it … Continue reading It’s Facebook official…
Dear Diana, When I awakened at 3:30 a.m. Colorado time, my first thought was that I was glad you weren’t … Continue reading When friendship trumps light…
I made the mistake of calling my mother. I was on my lunch break from work; she was safely ensconced in … Continue reading Sara: Don’t call Mom at work…
For the past month, I have been reminding myself that my mother-in-love’s birthday is coming soon. I had October 5 … Continue reading Blame it on busy…
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