Category Archives: Family

Handing Down a Decent Car

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

Today’s guest post comes from Ben. I saw one of those plastic tips from the old ‘Tiparillo’ cigars lying on the ground the other day. It reminded me of my Dad as he smoked those for a time when I … Continue reading →

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Pretend

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

Today’s guest post is by Barbara in Robbinsdale. Welcome to a place where pine cones are medicine, a stick can be a baby bottle, a lily-of-the-valley is a fairy lamp with lots of little tiny lights. I get to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Nostalgia | 64 Comments

The Matchbox Tree

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Today’s guest blog is by Sherrilee. My dad didn’t go to law school until I was born so didn’t settle into his career until a little later in my life. One of the results of this was that we moved … Continue reading →

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Open House

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Now that it’s finally beginning to warm up, it’s wonderful to get out and examine the post-winter landscape. Congratulations! You made it through the dreary season, so now it’s time to daydream – consider changing everything by upgrading your abode! … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Nature | 47 Comments

A Valentine for Mom

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone. Many thanks to those who sent kind words and condolences on the death of my mother, who passed away on February 2nd. She was a good person who enjoyed simple things. My mom loved to laugh, … Continue reading →

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