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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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Winter Salad

Posted on 01/08/2008 by chick

For weeks, it was too cold for me to be easily lured outside, but today was beautiful. I decided to run some quick errands, including a stop at the grocery store to pick up some fresh produce. The grocery store … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gratitude

Posted on 12/27/2007 by chick

What better time to get back into the habit of being grateful than after receiving so many great gifts? Thanks, Faithful Reader, for doing all the shopping and ordering for our Christmas TV. Thanks, Mom, for filling up my stocking … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wish

Posted on 12/14/2007 by chick

My future father-in-law came over a couple of weeks ago to help move our new sofa into the house. I was sitting at my desk when Faithful Reader brought him through my office. Faithful Reader explained that I was working … Continue reading →

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Gift Card

Posted on 11/24/2007 by chick

I recently had a discussion with a friend about Christmas shopping. Since then the concept of gift cards has been stewing in the back of my mind, and I now have some working thoughts to explain the nagging distaste I … Continue reading →

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A-Parently

Posted on 10/03/2007 by chick

We don’t mean to do it. We even struggle against it. No matter. We still turn into our parents. During my last trip to Connecticut, I discovered another way in which I am like my mother. She didn’t want to … Continue reading →

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Same Old Story

Posted on 09/30/2007 by chick

I’m not doing so well with this whole Sunday Stories thing, am I? I often have a good excuse. Like today, the little housewarming party we were supposed to attend turned out to be more like a local festival, with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Again So Soon?

Posted on 08/12/2007 by chick

I can’t believe it’s already Sunday. The week flew by too fast and there were so many things that I wanted to do today, but then I foolishly answered the phone when it rang this morning. It was my future … Continue reading →

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Who You Calling Fussy?

Posted on 06/25/2007 by chick

What a lovely weekend! On Saturday, I did almost nothing, which was quite nice. On Sunday, we went to Providence and had some yummy falafel wrap and hummus. It still amazes me that I eat such things. When I was … Continue reading →

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