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Snow People
Of all the various collectibles related to the Christmas season – ornaments, Santas, creches, angels – my favorite has always been snow people. Granted they are usually called snowmen, but why should they be? Do we even know what gender
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O Christmas Tree
If you’re familiar with the traditional German tune, “O Christmas Tree,” you know it extolls the green branches of the fir tree and explains how much they delight us. The words ‘pleasure’ and ‘delight’ are in almost every stanza.
Our
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Ollie
Ollie lived with his mother, Gracia, until he was 59 years old. Then he married mine. The two women were both forces to reckon with.
Gracia lost her husband when Ollie was 12; not being one to support herself, she
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Chicago
NOTE: These blogs are late because of a glitch with my computer during our stay at the Palmer House.
In many ways, Chicago is home to Kevin and me, although we haven’t lived there for decades. But we know the
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Comic Relief
I cannot recall a time when I didn’t read the Sunday comics. Growing up, they came with the Sunday paper my Mother bought on the way home from church; now they come via the mail as part of the weekend
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Thank You, Kathy
A small package wrapped in tape that was almost impenetrable arrived at our door today. It almost took a stick of dynamite to extradite its contents. But I’m glad we persevered.
It was from my cousin, Kathy, my aunt’s only
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Million Dollar Quartet
It’s been a busy twenty-four hours: the VP debate between Walz and Vance, an attack on Israel from its neighbor, and incredible devastation from Hurricane Helene. So you might wonder at the title of this blog. It’s about a musical
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Kris
He was there my entire life. Kris Kristofferson – singer, songwriter for others, actor, and human being – died September 28 at the age of 88.
He was known for his country music, often sung by others: “Me and Bobby
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My Mug Runneth Over
Ever notice how mugs make great pencil and pen holders? Not only do they hold writing instruments, but they also hold memories.
Thirty years ago, when I left La Leche League International’s employ I took with me a mug with
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Sabrina
Last night was monthly movie night at our community’s clubhouse where you can have all the free popcorn you want as you watch an old-timey movie. This time it was the romantic comedy “Sabrina,” a charming trifle that came out
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