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Call me old fashioned, but when I think Thanksgiving, I think pumpkin pie. You know what I'm talking about—creamy filling,…
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Call me old fashioned, but when I think Thanksgiving, I think pumpkin pie. You know what I'm talking about—creamy filling,…
Continue Reading“You are an island, Melanie—an island alone!” she yelled at me. Her words were in part, a statement of what…
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Continue ReadingEverything that is good about me as a parent was learned from my own parents. They have given me a…
Continue ReadingIt's safe to say that most 14-year-olds would be absolutely mortified to catch their parents out dancing in public .…
Continue ReadingIf you were only allowed to have ten people at your mother’s funeral, who would you pick? How would you…
Continue ReadingOn days like this, I sit outside in my backyard and beg nature to soothe my wounded soul. Yet another…
Continue ReadingCan we take a minute to talk about the blessing of great-grandparents? Grandparents (i.e. your own parents) spoil your kids,…
Continue ReadingMy father-in-law jokes that his name is “Where’s Grandma?” When my kids hear the familiar shutting of the car door…
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