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Midlife Crisisisis

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Stephanie

When it comes to mid-life crisisisisisisis…..some gals get tattoos, some pierce their nose or have sexual affairs. Me? I became a professional storyteller. And by that I mean-I got paid to tell stories. This always bothered one of my brother-in-laws…. … Continue reading →

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Return of the Stink Bugs

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Stephanie

South Florida has pythons and Texas has killer bees. If you live in the Northeast you probably have come in contact with our new pestilence called stink bugs. If you don’t have them now…you soon will. They are on the … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Stephanie

We just returned from our family vacation—the first one we have had in 3 years. It’s very different vacationing with adult children than when they were little. For one thing- not all our boys could make it. ( I got … Continue reading →

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Hindsight is 20/20

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Stephanie

I have glaucoma. I’ve had glaucoma for almost 8 years now. Glaucoma, I used to think, was for old people. Certainly not for a 45 year old. That’s how old I was when I was diagnosed. Glaucoma runs in families. … Continue reading →

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Kate Middleton and Me…..and Our Shawl

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Stephanie

With all the news about the royal birth this week, I felt that it was time that I made public my connection with the Princess of Cambridge. It all started with a green shawl. But first, I’d like to point … Continue reading →

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CSM (Can’t Stop Mothering) Anonymous

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Stephanie

There are all kinds of self-help groups around these days, and I’m sure I qualify for more than one-but the one that I need the most help with is the one to help stop over-mothering. One of the hardest parts … Continue reading →

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Living in a Digital World and I am a Digital Girl

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Stephanie

Or at least I am trying to be. My 77 year old mother has been nagging me for the past 2 years that I have owned an iPhone, that I am glued to “that phone”. She complained to my sisters … Continue reading →

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Heat Waves

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Stephanie

The US is in the midst of the first heat wave of the season. Record temps are being set in AZ and across the desert southwest. In Death Valley, CA- it’s only a couple of degrees from the hottest ever … Continue reading →

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Well, hey there.

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Stephanie

Hey there. Not “hello”. Not “hi”. Around our house we say, “hey”. It’s how we treat a close friend or someone we want to bring closer. That’s you, perhaps. I’ve sat on the sidelines of blogdom for too long. I’ve … Continue reading →

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