Tag Archives: family

The Groundhog is 90

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

 So many of you have sent such good thoughts and wishes concerning my mother that I thought you would like to know that she is up and celebrating her 90th birthday. This is her with her cake and first ever … Continue reading →

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Public Shame and Proof that Fat Doesn’t Fit In

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

This post has been trying to write itself through me and I have resisted. Much as some blogs declare themselves award-free or snark-free, I hadn’t thought of mine as being free of any topic – that’s why I often refer … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the ER

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

What had seemed like a managed fall from the horse by my husband, became progressively more painful. Ice – twenty minutes on and then off – for about an hour, then a warm bath filled with salts for aches and … Continue reading →

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Brides & Bridesmaids

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Hunting season for brides and bridesmaids is officially open. As June approaches, the anointed participants will be on the prowl, hunting for gowns, chantilly lace, venues, bands, caterers, cake designers, harpists, dove wranglers, tent pitchers, wine houses and vintages, shoes … Continue reading →

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‘The Sound of Music’

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

There is one person in my life for whom the movie ‘The Sound of Music’ will forever be conjoined in my mind and heart. My father’s sister and the aunt I have alluded to before – Aunt Millie – loved … Continue reading →

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