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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
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I think of my mother often during September. It’s her birthday month. In our family, we never celebrated birthdays to the extent that people do today. Yes, there were cards and usually a cake or a favorite meal but there … Continue reading
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This is part of a series of true stories about my mother. She grew up in a different time. She didn’t have fabulous clothes or jewels but she wouldn’t consider going anywhere without combing her hair and putting on clean … Continue reading
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My kitchen was wallpapered ten years ago. It still looks good but there are some nicks and gashes. I was thinking maybe we should do a light renovation in the kitchen – just the walls. It would start out as a … Continue reading
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When I was young I don’t remember having barbecues as we know them today. I am sure there were hot dogs speared on a branch over a campfire but my mother never “barbecued or grilled dinner.” When I was around … Continue reading
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My mother was diagnosed with asthma when she was 62. She had it for the last 13 years of her life. In the 1970’s and 1980’s doctors didn’t manage asthma as well as they do now. Every year there was … Continue reading
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This is part of a series of tales about my Mother who was a bit unconventional. Many, many years ago, I built a new house in the country. It was about a half hour out of town. Except for a … Continue reading
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My mother was a very interesting person. I suppose I am a little like her but a milder version. I can speak out but my mother could REALLY speak out. In fact there usually wasn’t any guessing what my mother … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 