June 17, 2017: It wasn’t a day like every other…I was a quarter of a world away from home at a quaint bed and breakfast, having brunch with my sisters and cousins wearing my swimsuit. We had a laid back morning (not really…my cousin and I zipped around Numansdorp trying to find a grocery store because we bought butter milk…
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A Year Later
Birthday Gifts
In 2016, my birthday was a biggie, so for ten months I’d planned a Spring Break birthday getaway in Cancun to celebrate. With my mother’s failing health, she had a difficult time remembering I would be gone for my birthday, which resulted in a surprised, “Oh? You’re going to be gone on your birthday?” — EVERY time I mentioned it. This left me…
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Lockets
In our family traditions are fluid…hanging on for awhile, morphing, then letting off. For years, we girls would make a holiday ornament or decoration, but it’s been years since we’ve had a Christmas craft time. Thanksgiving, combined with our November birthday celebration, afforded us an opportunity for a sentimental make and take. Materials: lockets: silver, gold {choice of bling} colorful…
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Behind The Scenes – Dates
Ten years ago I played the role of the faith-filled Dixie Plunkett in The Christmas Post…I yearned for that part again this year. I knew the lines, knew the blocking…knew it would be easy, peasy lemon squeasy. In August, I auditioned for the role, got a callback, and practiced the following line dozens of times: “June 17th—an act of Congress couldn’t…
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Banking on it…
Being with this pumpkin nearly every day has been strumming at my heartstrings, bringing memories of my mom and aunt to a swell. A few weeks ago, we were working on a mock checking account and had finished up October’s deposits and withdrawals. I flipped the calendar worksheet over to the next month so we could do more entries. Out of curiosity, I took a peek at November…
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