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Then and now – 26 years of us

As of today, Eric and I have been married for 26 years, which seems odd to me since there is no way I’m old enough for that. He is, but I’m not. So, I started thinking about it. What has … 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 day for thanks

I don’t know when I’ve enjoyed a Thanksgiving Day more. My house was packed with laughter, hugs, teasing and fun, and there were times I stopped whatever I was doing just to sit back and watch the chaos, probably wearing … Continue reading

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The future is here, I guess

Does anyone else think 2010 sounds futuristic and mysterious? And yet, here it is. Strange. The future always seems so far away, and then suddenly it lands at our feet as the present. Then it whizzes by at the speed … Continue reading

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Creative thankfulness

In early November, I got a request from a Facebook friend asking people to use their status to give thanks for the good things in their lives and to add new ones daily until Thanksgiving. “This is harder than it … Continue reading

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The fattest dog on Earth

Maggie has requested a blog about Thumper, the fattest beagle on the planet. When we moved into base housing in Great Lakes, Ill., we were finally allowed to have a dog. I was about 34 months pregnant with Matthew and decided the … Continue reading

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