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Like so many children do, I can blame it on my mother. She always bought me an Easter outfit with new shiny patent leather shoes. Of course there was a hat for church and gloves too. Always. This was my “good” … Continue reading
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I have a hankering for lemon meringue pie. My mother used to make it around this time of year which was always during “Lent,” the time of year Christians are encouraged to abstain from something, usually something sweet. She had … Continue reading
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There is something startling about seeing someone after fifty years. Some people age well or at least well enough. Some people just don’t. This is the year for my 50th high school reunion. I have never gone but this year … Continue reading
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My family isn’t crazy. Well, it is but not in the same way some families are. One of my high school friends came from a real crazy family. Her house was just plain nuts. Everyone talked at the same time … Continue reading
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Egad! They are all younger than me! How did this happen? My last contemporary doctor — Yesterday I had an appointment with my cancer surgeon. I have an annual check-up with him and have been his patient for 10 years. … Continue reading
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While watching the Olympic ice skating competition, the beloved husband was awed. He said, “I thought I was something when I learned to skate backwards.” Of course, my response was, “I spent most of my very short ice skating career sliding … Continue reading
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We have had more snow this winter than in the last two. More bad cold weather too. It’s making me crazy…and grumpy…maybe even on edge a little. Predictions are for 2 degrees overnight. Our area does not get that kind … Continue reading
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Maybe it’s the season or the time of the year. Maybe it’s just me. Lately I have been thinking of days gone by, other holidays and special people long gone. I hate when this happens because there is a melancholy to … Continue reading
This is one of my favorite Christmas stories of all times. It happened many years ago. Back when the beloved husband and I were dating we introduced each other to our family customs and traditions. For the beloved husband it … Continue reading
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It’s been 28 years but the time doesn’t matter. I still miss her. The missing never stops. It gets pushed down but it doesn’t go away. There are triggers that remind me that she isn’t here anymore. Some triggers invoke … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 