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Great Grad Gift

We all know about the tried and true graduation gifts that high school graduates – whether college or work bound – are receiving these days. There is the almighty cash. Truthfully, one can never go wrong with cold, hard cash. It does, though, seem rather impersonal. There are gift cards – to WalMart, to Bed,… Continue reading Great Grad Gift

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Friday Fun

With a quick nod to Momalom.com and to Bad Mommy Moments, I wanted to post photos from Friday’s Happy Hour at Chapter House in Ithaca.  I frequently head over to this bar on Fridays to hang out with friends and meet new people.  I will say that yesterday the bar area was seriously packed when… Continue reading Friday Fun

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It’s Over!

Yes, there are still parties to come.  For the most part, though, it is OVER!!! Ben’s graduation was last Friday.  His graduation party was last night.  I may be exhausted but it is a happy exhaustion.  Below are pics – well, not of the party as I never picked the camera up once people started… Continue reading It’s Over!

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Graduation 2009

Maine-Endwell Central School District graduated the Class of 2009 last night.  The past week has been a blur of activity for the senior class as they have gone from prom to senior trips – two day trips – to senior awards night to graduation. Last evening we heard from five members of the Class of… Continue reading Graduation 2009

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It’s A New Year…

… it’s another milestone. I just made reservations in Niagara Falls for Graduation Weekend at Niagara University.  Granted this is not my first child to graduate from college.  This is the first of my six who has indicated any preference about walking in commencement. Elise will graduate May 17th, 2009 with a degree in English… Continue reading It’s A New Year…

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Graduation Art Weekend

I know it will seem late to a lot of you but the graduation season has started here and that means congratulatory cards for many.  I have been known, since my oldest graduated from high school five years ago, as the one who makes all the cards.  I have gotten lazy, lost instructions for various… Continue reading Graduation Art Weekend