Category Archives: Memories
As The Shoppers Rush Home With Their Treasures
Christmas Shopping Time! It is probably no surprise to anyone that I am a very good shopper. I recognized this talent while I was still very young. And I was reminded of it when an old friend from the neighborhood posted a memory on Facebook of a factory outlet store that I did not even …
DNA
It’s my mother’s birthday. She’s 90. I can hardly believe it. To me, she’s still my glamorous mom, and I’m her little girl, trying to follow in her footsteps. When someone says, “Oh no, I’m becoming my mother!” – I laugh. But really there’s not much I would like better than to become my mother. …
I Take It All Back
Yes, I take it all back. Every complaint about living with my husband, that is. Because I was just reminded of another roommate I had long, long time ago. My first college roommate. Let’s call her Blanche. (I thought about calling her Repulsa, but let’s stick with Blanche.) And what brought Blanche back to mind …
My Husband Secures His Spot In Heaven
Today is my wedding anniversary. Twenty-two years ago – (to the disbelief of my family who had given up all hope) – and to my own surprise as well – I walked down the aisle of a pretty church and married a sweet crazy person. And I am still surprised (and happy and thankful and …
Life-Changing
(I promise I will be silly again in a few days, but I’m somber today.) One night over dinner, about thirty years ago, my father was feeling philosophical. He started talking about events that happen in your life that change you. Not just for a while, or in some superficial way – but change who …
Lessons From The Straight And Narrow
I stopped today on a busy street to let some poor schmuck get out of his driveway. A whole bunch of memories drove off with him. When I was a little kid, I lived in a three-family house. My Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Bo and their three kids lived on the first floor. We – …
When Did That Happen?
One of my Dad’s favorite expressions was “You must have been hiding behind the barn when the brains got handed out.” I never really understood why someone would hide in order to avoid brains. But I got the point. I always seemed to miss something important. I knew by the age of fifteen that …
Typical
I just came across this photo that my cousin Susan (the little one in the front – and I won’t divulge how old she is now) posted last year on Facebook. When Sue posted this picture, I showed my husband. “Look how cute!” I said to Hubby. “This was taken on the day I made …
Orphan Envy
Here’s a post from my earliest blogging days – (with a new drawing added, now that I know how to do that). ORPHAN ENVY When I was eight, I was in a play. The local Girl’s Club (like the “Y” without the yucky boys) offered afterschool classes, and I signed up for Drama. Good thing …
Interviewing Skills
I graduated from high school in June of 1969. I graduated from college in December of 1974. No ‘four years and out’ for me. I liked college. I took my time. I had no idea what I wanted to study, so I tried it all. I started in Nursing and ended up in English. I …
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