Tag Archives: Family

Venus, Mars & My Empty Nest (Different Words Wednesday)

Even before my son went to college, I knew he would not be as communicative as my daughter, but their responses to my “how are classes going?” text really drove home their Venus-Mars differences. Texting with my daughter: Texting with … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Unfinished Work Of Elizabeth D By Nichole Bernier

I read The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D by Nichole Bernier almost as soon as it came out, after reading a book review in the Washington Post. Here is a snippet of the review on Amazon: Summer vacation on Great Rock Island … Continue reading

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10 Things To Do On Your Staycation

After spending hours on Google looking for a nice but not too pricey place to spend a few days after we took our son to college, we decided to have a staycation instead. If we stayed at home, we wouldn’t have … Continue reading

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Keeping Company With Sinners

As the campaign rhetoric intensifies, I hear people saying that they have sworn off Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets to avoid inflammatory posts from “friends” and family members. I don’t blame them–I think social media should be a fun … Continue reading

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Three Things Thursday (The Pantry Edition)

Now that my son has gone to college, there are many pantry items that I won’t have to restock for a while. Unfortunately, my husband has gotten hooked on these cookies, and I can’t say that I’m never tempted by … Continue reading

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