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Long Life Birthday
Birthdays were always an important part of my childhood, probably because my Mom loved hers so much that it would last for the entire month of her birth. When my children were small, I always enjoyed coming up with themes … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, America, Americans, Animals, Birthdays, Caring, Childhood, Children, China, Chinese Long Life Party, Chinese roots, diversity, Ethnicity, Family, Florida, Food, Home, Humor, Husbands, Life, Memories, Moms, National Parks, Senior Moments, Sesame Street, Siblings, Uncategorized, Yellowstone National Park
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A Mini Vacation With Men on the Move…
Vacation, by definition is a time to suspend all work, study, or other activity, usually for rest, recreation, or travel. Last week I went on a 2 day/1 night, mini vacation with my husband and my brother. I am not … Continue reading
Posted in America, Attitude, Coffee, Differences, Florida, Freedom, High School, Hiking, History, Hotels, Humor, Husbands, Jewelry, Life, Men, Men and Women, Mini Vacations, Siblings, Small Towns, Tea, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation
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The Little Traverse That Couldn’t
We love family vacations and we own a week at Marriott Vacation Club to prove it. Each year we gather our children, their spouses, and their children and go to one of their resorts. Every other year, we invite the … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Cars, Children, Courage, Family, Florida, Hilton Head, Home, Humor, Life, Marriott Vacation Club, South Carolina, Uncategorized, Vacation
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Trying to Resist the Rise of the Resistance
The following is a Public Service Announcement: The story of Ernie, part of which began last week, has been temporarily postponed. We will revisit Ernie’s Escapades at a later date. I apologize for any inconvenience, real or imagined, that this … Continue reading
The Best Part of Waking Up May Not Be In Your Cup
When we first moved to Florida in 1998, I found myself missing ‘home’. My brother had moved to Washington state years before, but this was the first time that I had lived more than 20 minutes away from my sisters … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Change, Childhood, Christians, Coffee, Coffee Drinkers, Faith, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Florida, Grandmother, Growing Up, Health, Home, Humor, Husbands, Life, Memories, New Beginnings, New Jersey, Sisters, Starbucks, Stomach Issues, Tea, Uncategorized
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Washington, D.C., My Hubby and Me
Washington, D.C., our nation’s capitol. It was carved from the states of Virginia and Maryland in 1790. Not part of any state, it is a federal district and a territory of its own. It covers 68 square miles and is … Continue reading
Posted in America, Americans, Counting Steps, Florida, Getting Old, History, Humor, Joggers, Jogging, Life, Marriage, Memorials, Monuments, Presidents, Smithsonian Museum, Travel, Uncategorized, Walking, Washington, D.C.
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A Legacy of Lizards
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
Posted in Animal Kingdom, Childhood, Children, Christians, Dogs, Family, Florida, Geckos, God, Home, House Guests, Humor, Life, Lizards, Memories, New Jersey, Uncategorized, Yellow Lab and Treeing Walker Coonhound
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“If You Can’t Make it Better…
Last week began as most weeks this summer, with visits to the “Ologists” for one or both of my parents. Normally, appointments are not that much of an issue, but this summer has been more than a little bit eventful … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Attitude, Erma Bombeck, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Florida, Getting Old, Home, Hospitals, Humor, ICU, Italian Roots, Life, Love, Marriage, Oxygen, Sleep Apnea, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized
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Not That Big A Deal 