Monthly Archives: May 2015

Beyond the WonderDome

Will recently got a great new job opportunity within the organization he started with about 9 months ago.  While it’s a tremendous thing, it also means that for weeks now he’s been working longer hours – staying late – and … Continue reading

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Sneakeasy

My son is going to be my sneaky kid.  Stella can get into mischief, but there’s not a milligram of subterfuge in that little girl’s body.  Blaming her farts on her father – who is often not even home – … Continue reading

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Do or Donut. There Is No Try.

I’d like to introduce you all to Donut.  Donut, obviously, is a pool toy, recently discovered as Will and my dad took the kids to the hotel pool while the girls went shopping.  The problem is that upon completion of … Continue reading

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A New Re-Lease on Life

I’m back.  We have survived a mad 10 or so days.  In addition to my work stuff,  we’ve had my dad and stepmother in town, Stella’s first dance recital, and her “academic readiness” screening for Big School/kindergarten next year. Speaking of….For … Continue reading

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One Way or a Mother

(Since she’s traveling tomorrow, I’m putting this out a day early.  I wouldn’t want my mom to wreck while reading a blog, especially on Mother’s Day!) Over the years I’ve written about my mom, Crispi, quite a bit.  Usually this … Continue reading

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Mold Shoulder Treatment

The old saying is true:  when it rains, it pours.  The next 10 days promise to be about as hectic as they come, and this is before both of my children are involved in things like soccer and band and … Continue reading

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Insult to In-Jury

Or not.  I dodged that judicial bullet and got dismissed after the first day.  That doesn’t mean last week wasn’t action-packed.  It was so busy that I had no time for blogging.  Hence, this will be a blog-mash-up.  Sorry. While … Continue reading

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