Childhood

  • What My Mom Taught Me

    / May 6, 2011 / 27 Comments

    You taught me that thank you notes are to be handwritten and on time. You taught me that high heels are for evening and, even then, proceed cautiously. You taught me that clothes…

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  • Vignettes of My Husband

    / April 13, 2011 / 40 Comments

    One time when he was in grad school, Chris was working on this show that was designed by Maurice Sendak (author of Where the Wild Things Are).  This show had a woman dressed…

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  • Hooray for Easter!

    / April 13, 2011 / 30 Comments

    Easter is my favorite holiday. I love it because of what it celebrates – the resurrection of Christ. And I love it for what it symbolizes – new beginnings. I love this time…

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  • After All These Years

    / February 21, 2011 / 29 Comments

    Did you know Chris is a music fanatic?  Well, he is.  He loves all music.  He appreciates the artistry.  He isn’t musical himself, but he understands it.  He gets music in ways that…

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  • A Blast From the Past

    / January 24, 2011 / 15 Comments

    I will be the first to admit that I am terrible at keeping in touch with people. I’ve always sort of known this about myself, but it was confirmed recently when my high…

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  • What a Day!

    / November 28, 2010 / 21 Comments

    Thanksgiving this year was – in a word – wonderful.  Really, really wonderful.  Chris’ mom, Jackie, and her boyfriend, Charles, came down from our hometown of Pensacola and his sister (who lives here…

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  • One Day Weekend Getaway

    / November 15, 2010 / 32 Comments

    This past weekend, Bean and I flew to Virginia to spend the weekend with my sister. I haven’t seen her in forever and since my birthday is coming up in December, she sent…

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