Category Archives: Days to Remember

Eleven

Eleven years ago this week, a man I’d been dating for about 8 months asked me to marry him. We had been developing an incredibly loving relationship from the roots of a good friendship. He made me laugh. He totally … Continue reading

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Of leaps and bounds

Sometimes, I’m completely blindsided by something new one of my children does. Like when the 5 year old, who is going through a picky phase, voluntarily tries tuna fish and declares that she loves it. Or when the seven year … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Walden Pond

I have to admit. My first impression of Walden Pond wasn’t good. Don Henley’s “The Last Resort” was playing through my mind as I parked in the HUGE parking lot and walked with my kids by the tourist information signs, … Continue reading

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The pool and the girl

Today, as one daughter eagerly bopped away from us for an impromptu playdate after school, the other melted into a sad puddle of sobbing. For not being invited. For being left out. Again. It’s hard to have a very social … Continue reading

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A Decade of Schmoop!

Exactly 3,592 days ago today, Allen and I did a very simple thing: We exchanged vows and rings in a very humble and private manner at the courthouse in Pensacola, Florida. We have no photos to mark the occasion. But … Continue reading

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