Category Archives: Memories

All About Your Baby Self

Posted on 05/04/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, Here are some facts and stories about you. The words most often used to describe you are “adorable” and “alert.” When you were a newborn, if you were hungry, you’d try to eat anything that got anywhere near … Continue reading →

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Deathbed Confessions

Posted on 04/07/2011 by chick

It was a cold, winter night one Christmastime when I got the call. My grandfather was in the hospital and the doctors did not think he would make it through the night. I met up with my parents, and we … Continue reading →

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May 27, 2002

Posted on 03/24/2011 by chick

England, Here I Am! The train pulled into Bath at a time that was morning for the British, but well past bedtime for us. The first order of business was to acquire some English currency. This we accomplished the old-fashioned … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2002

Posted on 03/10/2011 by chick

England, Here I Come! It was my first trip abroad, and we were planning to be gone for several weeks, so I went on a preparatory shopping spree. Naturally, I purchased a couple of books on England, including one by … Continue reading →

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A Favorite Thing

Posted on 03/09/2011 by chick

A Favorite Thing: Owl Candle Holder This candle holder is precious to me as a reminder of my aunt Thaniel, who died when I was just a child. I acquired the owl many years later, after my grandfather died. I … Continue reading →

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Autumn Leaves

Posted on 10/06/2010 by chick

Dear Marshall, It is March of 2011 now. I wrote the following post during the fall, which is why I’m setting the publication date to this day (chosen randomly) in October. I looked out the window at the tree limbs … Continue reading →

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Infestation

Posted on 04/30/2010 by chick

It’s April now and Christmas was a long time ago, but I have to tell you a story about the Christmas tree. That tree was quite likely the ugliest tree we had ever had. It was also, without a doubt, … Continue reading →

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Musical Goals: Part II

Posted on 02/01/2010 by chick

Yesterday I dug through boxes of music books and instruments and made a big ol’ mess, but now all but one of my instruments are out where they can be played. The missing one is an African stringed instrument that … Continue reading →

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Musical Goals

Posted on 01/31/2010 by chick

On this day, I’m still thinking about old dreams and new goals. Sorry to continue with the introspection, but I need to get this out of my system and I do my best thinking while writing. One of the things … Continue reading →

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Glass Act

Posted on 10/18/2009 by chick

I love glass. I always have. When it’s worked into interesting shapes, I find it hard to resist. I’m not the only one to feel that way, which is why so many glass items are collectible. Glass insulators have always … Continue reading →

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