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Cupid Comes with a Suitcase

February 7, 2012

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I’m not sure if the practice of sending/exchanging paper valentines still happens in elementary schools. Given how “un-cool” and controversial that might be in today’s education system, probably not. (If you’re “Liked” on your Facebook page that may be the closest you’d get.) My earliest memories of those Valentine’s Days were full of anticipating a pile of cutesy […]

You’ve Got Mail – Hugs Included

January 11, 2012

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I’m ashamed that while everyone around me is making New Year’s resolutions, I have only now (this second week of January) sent out my annual year-end letter for 2011 to family and friends – the old-fashioned, snail-mail way with stamps and everything. My excuse for not sending my yearly review in a timely manner with Christmas […]

Be Afraid!

November 8, 2011

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The smell of smashed pumpkins and the lingering odor of fireworks in the air is gone for another year – Halloween once again took over our house! Over 25 years ago, when my daughter and son were wee munchkins, simply carving a silly toothy pumpkin grin and throwing together a decent costume was enough (not to mention the candy). […]