Category Archives: Family
Happy Halloween (It’s All About The Candy For Me)
Halloween is fun, but I’m not someone who is incredibly into the holiday, like some people I know. I have friends and family whose favorite holiday falls on October 31. For me, I like it enough. I never really got … Continue reading
Defeating The Black Hole Inside Our House: Also Known As The Pantry
Yesterday was going to be a very productive day. I was ready, set to work and my list foretold the perfect balance of actual work (business), writing, reading, exercise and house stuff. I was in that ‘ready to conquer the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Personal
Tagged "house project", "spice cabinet", "sweet tooth", cleaning, hoarding, kitchen, life, love, organization, organizing, pantry, relationships, surprise
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September 30 – The Best Date Of The Year!
Some days have a reputation for being better than others… I’m not superstitious or anything, but for years I was convinced my birthday was cursed. It wasn’t until I was in my early twenties that I realized that on my … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Family, Health, home, Inspiration, Life, Personal, Relationships
Tagged "baby girl", "birthday curse", "first home", "good day", "new baby", "new house", bliss, chemo, niece, normal, recovery
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Estes Park: The Wonder, Beauty And BREAK We (I!) Needed
Last week I kidnapped my husband and surprised him with a trip to Estes Park, Colorado. It was a trip for HIM, his surprise. Roy kept insisting the trip was for us, but it really wasn’t. I mean we did … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Inspiration, Life, Love, nature, Personal, Relationships, travel, Writing
Tagged "bed and breakfast", "Estes Park", "Rocky Mountain National Park", elk, getaway, hiking, joy, reconnecting, rejuvenation, relaxation, rest, romance, surprise, tourism, trail, trip, vacation
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My Father’s Birthday: Reconciling What Never Was And What Never May Be
I mailed my dad’s birthday card last week, because he is in Nebraska, I’m in Colorado and the mail takes a few days to reach its destination. His birthday was last Saturday. Something occurred to me when I bought his … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Life, Personal, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged "sperm donor", abuse, birthday, dad, father, neglect
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