Michigan

Don’t Be The Tall Guy Making Sandwiches At D’Angelos

September 30, 2014
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I’ve written about Big Dude on this blog from time to time (with his permission of course) and I’ve probably mentioned in passing that Big Dude actually is a BIG dude. At the age of 17, he is now 6 foot 8 if you quote his “basketball height” which is the height every college and NBA […]

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No-Screen Time Week: Wish Us Luck!

April 8, 2013
No Video Games

Today was the start of our elementary school’s annual “Turn of the TV” week. This year, they have extended the turn-off time to include ALL screen time. You heard me. I’m talking no computers, video games, or phones. Not an easy task for any family. Especially ours. Guess how long our family lasted? 33 seconds. […]

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I Tried To Cook…

March 8, 2013
Store Raw Food Safety Sign

I tried to cook…a romantic home-cooked dinner for my boyfriend (now husband) once a long, long time ago.  We had been dating a few months, but had been maintaining a long-distance relationship. He flew into New York City from Michigan to spend his birthday weekend with me. At the time, I was living at home […]

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