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It’s Been a Year

It’s been one year. It’s been six years. Two different milestones but really two very interconnected milestones. Six years ago, I toed the line at my first marathon. My mother was a big cheerleader in my running. She never said I shouldn’t do it because I’m too old, I’ll hurt my knees or any of… Continue reading It’s Been a Year

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Twenty-five Years Ago Today

I know, who cares what happened on November 25th, 1984?  It is not a particularly important date in world history.  It is an important Sunday in my personal history.  Twenty-five years ago today I became a mother.   The day started out the same as many Sundays.  I woke up earlier than need be.  I… Continue reading Twenty-five Years Ago Today

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A Rose By Any Other Name

My mother loves roses so this piece I dedicate to her.  She talks to me like understand.  She ought to know I can’t even keep a cactus alive.  Plants and I are mortal enemies and since I am still kicking, my guess is I have killed the plants. I am not totally sure I am done… Continue reading A Rose By Any Other Name