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The Only Honest Mother
There was a stereotype of my generation, probably others too; she was called the “Jewish Mother” but it included Italian, Irish Catholic or Eastern European mothers as well. She was the mother who hovered over her adult children like an … Continue reading
Posted in Love is a choice, motherhood/parenting
Tagged #adultchildren, #lovingandlettinggo, #motherhood
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Mother’s love and tuna macaroni salad
. . . if you haven’t crushed every dream of theirs on that particular day by asking them to do something they don’t want to do, they will smile a smile that lights up your whole world and yell over their shoulder as they head for the door, “Love you too, Ma”. Continue reading
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Tagged children, family, family communication, family love, grandparents, parenting, teens
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Andy and Opie
I took the morning off yesterday to take Mom to one of her doctor’s appointments, so I was “home” at a time of day when I normally would be in the city working. As I pulled out of my little … Continue reading
CLAFOUTIS. God bless you!
Kevin says if something has an exotic name, I’ll like it. Ok, maybe that’s a little true – but only because I’ve learned the coolest things I never heard of, simply because the sound of the name intrigued me enough … Continue reading
Posted in Mad good recipes and kitchen creations
Tagged baking, blueberries, clafoutis, cobbler, custard, dessert, recipes
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Nana and Grandpa’s Let’s Go Bag
I confess. I may not exhibit full-blown OCD, but I definitely lean that way. I sort my M&Ms by color and then eat them so as to even out the piles. I stack silverware in the tray. Open dresser drawers … Continue reading
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Weeds! Glorious weeds!
Winter just held its breath until it turned blue. I did not even get a spade into the ground until late in May, and what we have is a bare bones garden of a few tomato plants, pumpkins, fennel, cucumbers, … Continue reading
In Defense of Genteel Speech
I get it that some of your friends think you are funny as hell, that you have an acerbic wit, a dark or ribald sense of humor. I understand you grew up where life is faster, edgier; that you have … Continue reading
Posted in Love is a choice
Tagged culture, discourse, language, non-violence, prejudice, rant, soapbox
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Having the Girls Over
The last month has been busy with mostly good things – a wonderful week long visit with my son and his family in Virginia, welcoming a new colleague at work, winter finally giving up the ghost and the yard work … Continue reading
Posted in Mad good recipes and kitchen creations
Tagged appetizers, friends, home parties, recipes
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Milking stool, vinegar jug and candle mold
Ever wonder what artifacts will remain of your time here? My father, and his mother before him, were the custodians of a few items from my great grandparents and their families, now passed along to me. What strikes me is … Continue reading
Wisdom Season 