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Blast from the Past

Posted on 06/02/2017 by chick

I found this tiny piece of paper on the floor in my office while I was vacuuming today. The New Haven Register is a newspaper that I used to deliver, and this piece of paper is a receipt that ought … Continue reading →

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Snow Umbrellas

Posted on 02/19/2014 by chick

Given the amount of snow we’ve gotten recently, it seems fitting to share this quote. Marshall says, “It’s snowing and the trees are making umbrellas. The truck and the car are covered with snow. The truck and the car are … Continue reading →

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May 28-29, 2002

Posted on 01/13/2014 by chick

I found this in my drafts folder. I figured I might as well post it. Our Stay in Bath When we awoke in the morning, we discovered that which we already should have known. It’s rather chilly in England at … Continue reading →

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Protected: Back in Time

Posted on 09/09/2013 by chick

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One Year

Posted on 01/12/2012 by chick

Dear Livia, You are a year old now. It’s hard to believe it, but the calendar doesn’t lie. One year ago today, it was snowing hard. I was in the hospital, first in labor and then taking care of my … Continue reading →

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Old Letters, Old Age

Posted on 07/17/2011 by chick

Poirot says, “Oh, la la, never does a woman destroy a letter if she can avoid it! Not even if it would be more prudent to do so!” from “The Adventure of ‘The Western Star’” After reading this quote, I … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on 05/08/2011 by chick

I’m beginning to understand why they say that you shouldn’t be judgmental of how other people raise their children. In parenthood as in other aspects of life, what works for other people may not work for you, and vice versa. … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned

Posted on 02/21/2011 by chick

I really hate it when adults, particularly ones who are over 30, blame their parents for all their problems. They say, “My parents messed me up so bad that I’ll never be able to live a normal life. I’m emotionally … 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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Libraries and Hotel Disappoint

Posted on 09/07/2010 by chick

The realization that I had fallen behind on the Marplethon prompted me to figure out exactly which books I had left to read and where I might find them (hence the recent post). On Saturday, I discovered that a nearby … Continue reading →

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