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How we “make it all work”
Organization systems for a large and busy family One of the things I get asked about frequently is how on earth do we “make it all work”. I will admit to being a rather particular person. I am also a person who enjoys categorizing and organizing- just ask my mom how I would have to Continue reading
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“Will you have any more?”
Many moons ago I wrote a few blog posts on the topic of people asking over and over, especially the later we got into our 20s, if we were going to have a baby soon. After having four children I can say my perspective on the question overall has not changed but it has developed Continue reading
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I know I have disappeared- please meet me on the other side
I’ve always had a large but tight circle of friends. I have been fortunate throughout my life to create meaningful friendships at every stage. High school, college, law school, first job, first move, and now where we are putting down our own family roots. I have always found particular joy in keeping these friendships going Continue reading
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On this side of motherhood
It has been years since I have revisited this blog. When I began writing it I was 23 years old, newly married, a first year law school student, and loved this form of a public diary through which to document life. As often happens, the speed of life picks up and responsibilities accumulate in a Continue reading
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A Tale of Two Suicides; the gift and curse of memory
My grandmother killed herself when I was two years old. I don’t remember it at all. Over the years I have heard the tale and asked so many questions about how it unfolded I feel like I can see scenes of the lead up and the aftermath on a reel in my head. Then last Continue reading
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3 Years, Many changes
It is hard to believe that I haven’t written in three years. My last post was January 1, 2016. Life looks very different now and I have spent the last couple of days cleaning up the blog; blowing the dust off if you will. It is interesting reading back through my old posts when Avery Continue reading
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Facebook Rant
Let me preface by saying, if you are looking here for a funny married-life story for this week, feel free to continue perusing the limitless Internet; it is time for a good old fashioned, social diagnostic, rant. And it’s about Facebook. Here’s my gripe; why are there so many people my age using Facebook to Continue reading
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What in the world is this all about?
So, what is “the married lady” all about? It may be easier to tell you what it’s not about. As of today, I have been married six whole days. That means a few things; this blog will not offer much advice. I can think of few things more irritating than a newly married person trying Continue reading
Briefcase on the Kitchen Table 