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What is ‘home’ to you? Where is ‘home’?  I grew up in the Washington DC suburbs, as most of you know. My father was born in southern Virginia but raised in North Carolina. My mother was born and raised in Pennsylvania. … Continue reading

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One of These Folks is Not Like the Others

Remember this song from Sesame Street? I’ve never had any reason to doubt my family’s love for me, but I’ve always felt like a bit of an odd duck. I suppose that’s what prompted me to pose the Question of … Continue reading

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A Different Time

When I saw this topic, my obvious topic would be my Dad’s service in WWII. However, my schedule has been crazy and I wasn’t sure I would be able to do a post at all. It was with much delight … Continue reading

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The Blind Leading the Blind?

I had moved from the Washington, DC area where I grew up to southwest Idaho, (long story). My ex(?)-boyfriend came up to see us when he was in Denver for a job interview. He went back to Va. for a … Continue reading

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Recent Doctor Visit Drama

As some of you know, my mother has been ill since the beginning of June. Recently, at her doctor’s office, she gave us all a huge scare. She fell on her way out the door to the house and scraped … Continue reading

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Unseasonal Poem

                                                        Makes the Step                                                           By Jeff Salter              Our assignment for this week was vague enough – and last week I had my say about Halloween – that I decided to break ranks … and break the season as … Continue reading

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