The clothesline sagged daily with the weight of sopping bathing suits and beach towels. For the last three weeks, the sun blazed as my family played together; boating, beach days, picnics, lazing on the pond, family get-togethers, friends dropping by, … Continue reading
The very first cake that I ever made was for him. Mom helped me pour the mix into a tiny blue plastic bowl; part of the Easy-Bake Oven kit Santa had left. I stood on a chair to reach the … Continue reading
Greece. One simple word and your mind is filled with a kaleidoscope of blues and white, soft seas, honest food and, sadly, strife. Ralph and I waffled as to whether or not we should come this year due to the … Continue reading
Words pour, life, work, dreams and fears articulated sometimes mumbled, unfiltered from her. She has a lot to say and we only have two days. During the pauses, we cook. She likes me in her kitchen using her stuff. Cooking … Continue reading
While we were waiting to have our hair done, Mom asked Meggie if she was nervous. Meg looked up from the magazine she was reading, her face beaming and said, “Nan, I’m gonna run up that aisle – I can’t … Continue reading
Theo and I never do things or start important events in our life the way you are “supposed to”. We tend to always have a story or an interesting twist to each significant moment in our lives together. I am … Continue reading
When Ralph and I were in Mexico, I had more than one moment remembering, when I was young, thinking how unlikely it would be that we’d make it as a couple. Being surrounded by so many young couples beginning their … Continue reading
Having young parents often means having young grandparents. Mom was eighteen when I was born. For much of my childhood, I enjoyed both grandmothers and grandfathers and three great grandmothers. I loved the reaction I would get from people when … Continue reading
One meal that satisfies some nostalgic longing buried deep in my soul is roasted chicken. Knowing that I’ll be cooking a chicken for supper will actually keep me in a good mood all day. I can’t believe I just wrote that … Continue reading
In two weeks, Meaghan will marry Theo. All of the dreaming, planning, shopping and organizing will end on a beach in Mexico with family and friends surrounding them with love. It’s been fascinating watching Meg plan. It’s so different from when … Continue reading
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