Monthly Archives: April 2011

Now What Do I Say?

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

My childhood memories of Easter revolve around frilly new dresses, church and big dinners with family. I tried for years to duplicate those memories for my children, but when you don’t live near family and don’t consistently go to church,  … Continue reading →

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When the Truth Didn’t Hurt

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

This post comes from a weekly memoir writing prompt provided by The Red Dress Club. This week’s RemembeRED prompt was to write about a time something seemingly terrible happened,but looking back, it brought something wonderful. “Come over,” she said in … Continue reading →

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Just Because We Can, Should We?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

I read an article yesterday in the May issue of the Ladies Home Journal about the plight of the families living in Appalachia. It is a devastating picture of an America that I have never known and hopefully neither will … Continue reading →

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The Easter Bunny called. Santa is dead.

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

I have worn many hats this week. Today was gardener, party planner, referee and nagging mom. Somewhere I misplaced my bunny ears. We trickled in around 9pm after spending the evening out as a family enjoying dinner and a movie. … Continue reading →

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Savory Saturdays: Overnight Baked French Toast

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

My writing has been sporadic again, and not because I have writer’s block or burnout. Last week my in-laws were in town for a visit. I don’t know what it is about having company that makes me feel like I … Continue reading →

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