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Time flies when we’re having sun

Why is it that summer flies by in what seems to be a matter of moments, but winter drags on indefinitely? I’m just not ready to give up bright, sunshiny days. Summer took forever to get here, and is now … Continue reading

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What a long, strange trip it’s been

Twenty-five years ago today, I woke up giddy and nervous and excited and scared. I was young and silly and way too ignorant about life to do what I was about to do, but a few hours later I donned … Continue reading

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A plan gone awry

It was just another Saturday in Avoca – what could possibly go wrong? Those words are a joke between me and my husband, and generally spoken cheerfully by him in some form while he’s holding a torch or some implement … Continue reading

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Guess who is back?

I live in a household with a 17-year-old son, a 43-year-old husband and a 6-year-old dog. Imagine my surprise when I discovered over the weekend that a familiar old nemesis had returned to our home. That’s right, folks. Not Me … Continue reading

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The dreaded parts run

“I’m heading to the grocery store. Need anything?” I asked my husband last weekend. “Yep, run by the auto store for me, will you?” he replied, then rolled his eyes at my look of horror. “Don’t worry, I’ll make you … Continue reading

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