Category Archives: Childhood

A Legacy of Lizards

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

At this moment we have a house guest. His name is Louie and he is currently residing underneath our refrigerator. In case you’re wondering, Louie is a lizard. We would not normally invite house guests to stay under the refrigerator, … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Widen the Plate”

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

I hate to hit you all with the “When I was a kid” line, but I’m going to… When I was a kid, you didn’t get awards at school unless you earned them. We learned that hard work and diligence … Continue reading →

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Squirrel!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

I know it’s almost summer, but spring must still be in the air. Lately on our morning walks, we see at least 6 little baby squirrels sitting having their breakfast in one little spot. They wait until Phoebe is almost … Continue reading →

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Many Moons

Posted on March 22, 2019 by

We aren’t big people, but we are a big family. My Dad is one of fifteen, twelve are half-siblings most of which have passed. I think only two of Dad’s half sisters are still with us, but I have a … Continue reading →

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The Other Sister

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

I think every family has that one child who is ‘different’ from the others. I believe this is, to some degree, determined by a little something I like to refer to as, ‘The Mommy’s Curse.” You know the one. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Anniversary, Childhood, Differences, DNA, Family, Florida, Getting Old, Growing Up, Home, Humor, Life, Love, Memories, Moms, New Jersey, Siblings, Uncategorized, Women, Words | 2 Comments

Sometimes 60 Is Not The New 40…

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

…sometimes it needs to be recognized for what it is…a long time. Later this year, when I turn 60, I’m sure I’ll think differently. But not today. Today 60 is a big number. Today my parents celebrate 60 years of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Anniversary, Attitude, Childhood, Christians, Church, Courage, Cultural Differences, Faith, Family, Growing Up, Home, Humor, Irish Roots, Italian Roots, Italians, Life, Love, Marriage, Memories, New Jersey, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

For Just Two Days of Christmas Four Grandsons Come to Me…

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

Disney may be the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’, but Christmas would have to be the ‘Happiest Day on Earth’.  A busy time for families, we are often having to stop ourselves to remember not just what, but Who we are … Continue reading →

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