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Gifts from the Past

Posted on 01/27/2008 by chick

I forgot to mention that Faithful Reader and I went up to my grandparents’ old house (now my aunt’s and uncle’s) on Wednesday for a little family get-together. While we were there, my aunt talked me, Mom, and R— into … Continue reading →

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Family Time

Posted on 01/27/2008 by chick

My brother and his family were staying at my parents’ house for the week. I drove out yesterday to see them all. The highlights: The first things I saw when I walked into the house were the bags and bags … Continue reading →

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Looking for Shortcuts

Posted on 01/27/2008 by chick

I used to drive out to see my parents every weekend. Now, with the drive-time quadrupled, I don’t visit as often. I’ve plotted out all sorts of routes to their house, trying to find the perfect combination of time, distance, … Continue reading →

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Oooh, Cushiony!

Posted on 01/26/2008 by chick

Not trying leaves you with a giant question-mark cushion between you and failure. I’m not saying it’s good, but it’s true.

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Tender Words

Posted on 01/23/2008 by chick

I must share with you the tender words of my Faithful Reader. His hand cradling the side of my face, his eyes shining with love and sincerity, he apologized for a minor transgression by saying, “I’m bad, but you put … Continue reading →

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Resolutions Revisited

Posted on 01/21/2008 by chick

Some people say that it takes three weeks to form a new habit. If that’s true, then today is the magical day by which my New Year’s resolutions ought to have stuck if they were going to stick. So let’s … Continue reading →

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By the Way

Posted on 01/20/2008 by chick

Yes, we’ve gotten so relaxed about our diets that we include beef now. We aren’t even good vegewannabes anymore!

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The Test

Posted on 01/20/2008 by chick

Which is really better, the Big Mac or the Whopper? After a lifetime of watching fast-food commercials, I had to know. I couldn’t remember ever having tried either of them, which struck me as unusual, so Faithful Reader and I … Continue reading →

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Birthday Boy

Posted on 01/17/2008 by chick

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, Ben Franklin! Happy Birthday to you!

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Bed News

Posted on 01/11/2008 by chick

The Cloud is gone. In its place, the Dais.

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