Category Archives: Childhood

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 →

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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 →

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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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“What About the Italians?”

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

Last week when I shared my blog with my parents about the Asian side of our family, I received a slight admonishment from my Dad, “What about the Italians?”

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And the Song Played On…

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

The year was 1969, and I was entering Junior high, now called Middle school, as a 6th grader. That year girls were wearing bell bottom, hip hugger jeans, peasant tops, and stringy, macrame belts with brightly colored beads. Having just … Continue reading →

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Size Matters

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

Since my blog last week I’ve been thinking about clothing and sizes and I have been pondering a few things. I’d like to take a moment to talk about size… I was a little girl. I know that’s true for … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Clothing, Fashion, Getting Old, Humor, Jeans, Juniors, Life, Petites, Sizes, Uncategorized, Women | Leave a comment

Oh, The Humanity…

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

What I’m about to say is not politically correct but then, most times, neither am I. Being ‘politically correct’ is not my moral compass. I also understand that this might cause some controversy. Again, I am not usually one to … Continue reading →

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