Family life

Mourning The Loss Of An Ice Cream Flavor

June 9, 2013
English: Blue moon ice cream

When the new ice cream store in town stops selling your favorite flavor, you can mourn or take action.

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A Backyard Trampoline: Safe or Sorry?

June 3, 2013
English: Springfree SF40 trampoline

As we prepare for our new backyard trampoline to be delivered, I question whether this was a smart move or whether I’ll live to regret it.

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The Last Man In America Without A Cell Phone

May 30, 2013
Image representing iPhone as depicted in Crunc...

Yes, it’s true. There is one person left in the United States, and possibly the world, without his own cell phone. That person would be my dad. It’s not that he’s techno-phobic. Quite the contrary actually. The man owns an iPad, iTouch, iMac, MacBook Pro, and is a regular user of all forms of technology. […]

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When Is It Okay To Be Funny Again?

May 16, 2013
English: Groucho Marx & anonymous blogging

During dark times, when is it okay to be funny again? I’ve been asking myself that question a lot lately.

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Unsolicited Dinners Delivered To My Home? I Must Be Dreaming…

May 14, 2013
English: Lasanga. Tasty.

When dinners started to arrive at my door as I mourned, it was like a dream come true.

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My First Mother’s Day Without My Mom (I Promise This Won’t Be Depressing)

May 9, 2013
English: Mother

So, if you read my previous post, you’d know my mom recently passed away. Which sucks, a lot. I’m not sure the reality of her being gone has fully sunk (or is it sank?) in yet, but I’m trying really, really hard to make her proud and get back to my life of writing, raising […]

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A Tribute To My Mom: April 21,1938 – April 29, 2013

May 5, 2013
Mom and Me

One of the earliest memories I have of my mom is walking barefoot with her, holding hands. It was summer and it had just rained so the ground was both wet and warm, with steam rising off the sidewalk. She wanted me to feel the moist concrete beneath the soles of my feet and encouraged […]

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A Trip To The Vet And The Credit Card Bill To Prove It

April 23, 2013
Our girl, Matilda

Today two of my boys had their annual check-ups. It was an easy visit  — no shots, no co-pay, all good. Then I took my other “baby” for her check-up today. At the vet. My 5-year old Labradoodle Matilda was due for her Rabies and Lyme vaccines as well as her Heartworm test. Also a […]

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Boston Marathon Bombing: Is This The New Normal?

April 17, 2013
Boston Marathon

The same question appeared on my Facebook feed on Monday by several different people. They all asked this: What the f**k is wrong with our world? I wish I knew. And like every other parent out there, I wish I could shield my kids from the news of these repeated horrors. But, I can’t. Because […]

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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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Competitive Tennis: Should I Quit?

March 20, 2013
Shot of a tennis racket and two tennis balls o...

As I embark on another season of competing in USTA tennis, I question whether I want to continue. I am not sure I enjoy it. Should I return to being a recreational player and give up competing? I compare myself to my own children, who have decided on their own when to stop competing in a particular sport.

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