Background: I grew up in a house full of music. There was a lot country, 50s pop and German polka songs going on. All. The. Time. Records were on the player (vinyl to you young’uns) and lots of singing. My … Continue reading
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Quirky family traditions
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I love blaming things on family. It takes the pressure off. We have a family tradition and I am the standard-bearer. I take this responsibility seriously. We screw something up at every food gathering. It can be large…like forgetting to … Continue reading
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
Random 5 for August 23 – Family, aging, mosquitoes, frogs, customer service
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Sweet memories — I saw roll of plastic wrap with our name in magic marker. It reminded me that this is the time of the year that we go to the beach with our siblings. We aren’t going this year. … Continue reading