Family
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Go, Granny, Go!
She was probably a suffragette, too… Continue reading
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Shake, Rattle & Roll
What do you do when a piece of furniture wants to chat? Continue reading
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Verbal Guard Rail: Thanks, Dad!
Wisdom in wee morsels from my papa… Continue reading
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Finding My Way to Forgiveness
Despite the madness, forgiveness was always the destination. Continue reading
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One Precious Painting
Loving one precious painting – across the decades. Continue reading
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Family Traditions: Trees, Please
Patterns repeat – one family’s love of evergreen trees across the generations. Continue reading
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Chip Face
Who needs birthday cake? Bring me a bag of Ruffles! Continue reading
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Bumps & Blessings in Parenting
For the parents – encouragement and love from me to you! Continue reading
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Hot Pipes & Guacamole
Popping in from the hereafter…my dad provided a dose of humor in a spicy guacamole moment. Continue reading
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Power of Play
Keeping childlike wonder within… Continue reading
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Well Worn and Loved
Vintage shoes…the memories they hold. Continue reading
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Rolling with the Unexpected
Learning to deal with unexpected health crises in the family. Continue reading
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Fisherman Joe
Managing expectations and remembering to be joyful. Continue reading
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Little Treasures
Family keepsakes and photos and the importance of displaying them. Continue reading
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Sadie & Bunny
Importance of giving pets their favorite toys to snuggle with. Continue reading
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Maxine’s Gingersnaps
Gingersnap cookie recipe and remembering family. Continue reading
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Loving Lisa
Life lessons learned from my disabled sister. Continue reading
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Beautiful Betty
Understanding dreams and remembering departed loved ones. Continue reading
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Memories Matter
Memories and family mementos matter and help with grief. Continue reading
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