Author Archives
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Friday Photo of the Week- Tin Tin
Mural of my favorite comic, Tin Tin, in Brussels
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Naomi and Texas
My fellow blogger really loves her home state of Texas. She points out how the good stereotypes are true, good BBQ and friendly people, and how the bad are either not true or changing. Let’s just say her current home… Read More ›
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Necco Wafers, Candy or Communion?
Necco Wafers are a candy that you either love of hate. People that love Necco Wafers, such as my husband, always purchase this hard to find candy whenever they see them. “They have Necco Wafers!” he will exclaim, ignoring all… Read More ›
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It’s FLAG DAY, and this used to be OK
This is an illustration from a 1923 children’s song book for school. At one time, this was just fine. Anyway, HAPPY FLAG DAY! az
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Father’s Day birthday-Why dads matter.
When I was pregnant with my second daughter, Aynsley, my best friend Mary was also pregnant with her daughter Kirsten. Kirsten was born on Mother’s Day. Mary called me with the happy news, but joked “I’ll be spending every Mother’s… Read More ›
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Long hair past 40
When I was a child, at some point my mother cut my hair. It was short, very short. I’m told she was inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s pixie cut. I was mortified. I remember being mistaken for a boy a few… Read More ›
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It’s not hoarding if it’s cool stuff….
I have a friend on facebook that suffers from the same affliction I do. We love vintage historic collectible items, or as some people call it “Junk”. I have a home with an old paddle with peeling green paint hanging… Read More ›
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Curious Time in Chicago
Originally posted on Yankee Skeptic:
Many skeptics remember Jeff Wagg from when he worked at the JREF, and also from earlier TAM’s (The Amazing Meeting), where along with Karl, Linda, Scott and Randi he kept things running smoothly for many… -
Giordano’s Chicago Pizza Blues
While attending the wedding of our good friends Jeff and Jenn in Chicago, my husband suggested we stay at a hotel next door to a Giordono’s Pizza. My husband assured me I would be in for a real Chicago treat…. Read More ›
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Parisian Jet Lag Tango
Yes, another Paris story. My husband and I usually fly overnight to Paris. We’ll take off in the evening from Boston and the flight is usually just long enough for us to get a few hours sleep in between crappy… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 