This weekend is our family reunion. My grandniece is hosting. Weather is predicted to be perfect (hard to believe after this summer!). I am making the traditional Austrian strudel like my mom made with the hand stretched dough. I haven’t … Continue reading
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Emotional constipation
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Last week I was emotionally strung out. Very. Strung. Out. I had a very sick pet which gave me a sense of dread that I couldn’t shake. Death was in the air. I’ve had that experience too often. Way too … Continue reading
The Sister-in-law Chronicles – the TV
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These are stories from my sister-in-law’s convalescence from a broken arm and the resulting shoulder replacement. She’s an amazing 87 year old who worries about the damnedest things. After she broke her arm there was a lot to do to … Continue reading
Passages – Cousins
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My cousin’s husband died. I am the youngest of 50 cousins with the ages spanning 20 years. Many are gone. That comes with being the youngest. Outliving everyone comes with a price. When I was young we all lived close. … Continue reading
A short random five
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“We’ll keep it simple.” These are always my famous last words as I invite my family to a picnic. It’s about getting together and catching up. In my family it’s also about the food. I have already reached out to … Continue reading
Crazy families
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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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