A Mother’s Day Retrospective, Or, Saturday Morning at 7:51am
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day in the USA. Anne Lamott says she hates Mother’s Day, can’t say I agree with her. But there’s room for all
May 9, 2015
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Category: Motherhood
Motherhood
The Boy Child Turns 25
My son turns 25 today. I feel far too much love and pride to express in one blog post. Happy birthday honey. Much love,
April 27, 2015
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No Balls In The House, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:27am
My best friend was in town this week. We truly met when our second children (my last, her second of five) were not much more
April 11, 2015
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How To Fall In Love With Anyone, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:11am
This is a list of questions to make you fall in love. Sit with your partner, or friend, or even a stranger, both of you
January 17, 2015
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Thanks And Favorites, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:34am
About that Thanksgiving menu. The Diestel heritage turkey, delicious. A meat thermometer is critical, however, as it cooked much faster than advised. Gravy from roux
December 6, 2014
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Mothering: The Romance Novel, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:52am
I’ve been talking to some mothers recently. I called my own. Such an odd experience, talking to a woman who is losing her memory but
November 22, 2014
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Literature & the Arts
The Art Of Helping, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:33am
Last night the Gallery had an opening. Among other artists, they featured Lily Stockman. Those are her flowers, above. I would have loved to have
September 13, 2014
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June 20th, 2009, Saturday Morning At 6:47am
A post from the archives, during my brief blog vacation. I’m sitting at my kitchen counter. It’s old. 17 years old. Butcher block. Which means
July 11, 2014
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Interesting brands
In Imaginary Texas, We Wear Tony Lama And Chanel
Are you familiar with Tony Lama? Founded by an Italian American immigrant in 1911, now making boots in America, Mexico, the world? When Lama’s rep
July 3, 2014
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The Best Possible Mother’s Day Present – You Already Know What It Is – Or, Saturday Morning at 8:23am
My husband brought my kids home for the weekend as a surprise Mother’s Day present. Well, a surprise with lead-up, as he told me they’d
May 10, 2014
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Motherhood
Quick Mother’s Day Reminder
A quick reminder that the Beladora Mother’s Day Sale is still on, they ship overnight, and they’ve added new stuff. My siblings and I recently
May 5, 2014
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Imaginary Birthday Parties For The Far Away, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:50am
Tomorrow my son, my youngest child, turns 24. I asked him what he wanted and at first he thought maybe a watch, but then decided
April 26, 2014
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