Monthly Archives: February 2009

Baby Essentials

Being a parent, especially a new parent,  is no easy task. Many of us can probably recall the excitement and trepidation we felt when we were expecting our first child.   I am sure a myriad of thoughts constantly fluttered about … Continue reading

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Let Go Of The Guilt, There Are Seasons In Life

The “seasons” of a butterfly. “Women today are encouraged by some to have it all: money, travel, marriage, motherhood, and separate careers in the world.  … “However, you cannot do all these things well at the same time. You cannot … Continue reading

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Happy Fourth Birthday

Dear Cory, Happy fourth Birthday to my little “big” man. The word BIG suits you rather well.  You arrived in this world over a week early, yet you still weighed in over 9 lbs and were 22 inches long.  All … Continue reading

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The Master’s Defense

This morning Rudy defended his Master’s thesis. Lovely self-portrait taken a few weeks ago. The verdict? In his words, he passed “with flying colors!” The cherry on top of the ice cream on top of the richly frosted chocolate cake?  … Continue reading

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My New Bargain Shoes

These are my new shoes, courtesy of DSW. They were on clearance, for 80% off. I also had a $10.00 off coupon. Final price? $0.99 … yes, I typed that right.  99 cents. This is what I call a lovely … Continue reading

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