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Don’t Go So Fast That You Break Things
Sometimes so many things change so quickly that they create unforeseen problems. I know that famed motto of the creators of Facebook was “move fast and break things,” and they certainly … more
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Brace Yourself 
People often say, “One day we will look back at this and laugh.” When discussing my teenage years, however, we look back and say, “Was that real life?!” I was a unique … more
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Disappearing Acts
Life is full of mysteries. There are so many things that have no logical explanation. They just happen, and we are left scratching our heads in bewilderment. One thing I’ve always wondered … more
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Is April Cruel?
Well, although the signals have been decidedly mixed, I believe it is safe to say that Spring has arrived. In “The Wasteland” poet T.S. Eliot noted that April is the cruellest month, but … more
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‘Twas Ever Thus
One wonders if we are ever going to come together as a nation. Apart from joining together when America faces a common foreign aggressor, those moments of internal domestic harmony have been less … more
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Adeline was dressed in her Gryffindor robe and ready to arrive at Hogwarts.
We’re Off to See the Boy Wizard
The last day of our road trip was spent at the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia’s famous science museum. However, we (daughter Liz, SIL Peter, granddaughter Adeline, and I) were not going to … more
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The Grand Court at Wanamaker’s with pipe organ.
Ancestors, Appetites, and Aquatics
On our second full day in Washington, D.C., my daughter Liz, son-in-law Peter, and my granddaughter Adeline walked over to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Museum. Our family has many … more
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Quite by accident, we discovered that we were just in time to see the famous cherry blossoms.
On the Road Again
We recently took our first (and hopefully not last) road trip of 2022. My daughter Liz, son-in-law Peter, and darling granddaughter Adeline have been on the move for the two weeks of her spring … more
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Growing up in the Land of Milk and Petey 
Does anyone else remember milk boxes? Growing up, we had one of those galvanized covered boxes in our garage by the back door, and the milkman from Yasgur’s Dairy would deliver milk right to … more
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Ukrainians Need Our Help
Just today, I went looking on the Viking Cruises website to see their offerings. Of course, any cruise to Russia or Ukraine is now canceled. But I took the time to watch the video of the cruise they … more
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Ukrainian Bravery Inspires 
As Russian tanks roll into the country of Ukraine, the inspiring bravery and resolve of the Ukrainian people has been on full display. It is heartbreaking to see this sickening act of aggression … more
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Alice’s Famous Chili recipe, a family favorite since 1970.
Cozy Chili and Chocolate Cake
It’s what winter days were made for. Last Sunday, my granddaughter Adeline and I were busy as bees, preparing food for a real feast. Of course, dessert comes first, at least in preparation. … more
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