Tag Archives: family
The Weekend of the Gross (but satisfied) Americans
Our weekends have been a bit crazy as of late, and the husband – thankfully – suggested that we make an effort to hang out as a family this Saturday and Sunday. There was lots of sleep, quality time and … Continue reading
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Family, Beach House and Morning Cake
It was a very busy week and weekend, and I am far too brain dead to write a real post. Know that my lovely, extended paternal family was here from Ohio to spend a week in a beach house overlooking … Continue reading
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Fish: Part 3 of ?
Parts 1 and 2. Here’s a short little Part 3: “Fishing,” I answered, and kissed him on the cheek. The soft bristles that tickled my chin reminded me how glad I was that Fintan was growing a beard. “Well it’s … Continue reading
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Fish: Part 2 of ?
It’s been a while… here’s Part 1. I awoke with a start to the flapping sound of wings. The gull that had been digging though the crumbs of my basket, scared by some shift of the wind, rose high into … Continue reading
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“Don We Now” the Holiday Game Face
I certainly do my share of holiday grinching. I make it no secret that this time of year drives me a little bit crazy, what with the get together scheduling, making sure to see those home for a few days, … Continue reading
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Dutch, Part 2 of ?
As hinted, I am going to make a biweekly departure from the ‘Friday Freelancer Report’ to bring you something a little spicier. This week, it’s the second installation of an experimental piece I started a number of years ago. For … Continue reading
Filed under History Buff, Of Family and Children
Water Water, Gloom and Sun
This weekend, we spent what will probably be the last summer 2011 night at the family cabins. It’s always a little sad. Worse, the weather was not really conducive to activities like swimming and sweating. There were a few moments … Continue reading
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To My Ancestors: A Little Modern Grinching
My Dear Dead Relatives, Why, oh why did you ever choose to settle in Michigan? Why did you select this region of unreliable summers, and predictably drawn-out winters?
Mitchell Gold and the Bubble Gum Cave
Mitchell Gold was the boy who lived in the bubble gum cave. Mitchell Gold was the nine year-old son of the woman who lived and slept with another, unrelated woman in a house they half lovingly, half begrudgingly referred to … Continue reading
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