My high school BFF Becky took me on a whirlwind, 48 hour trip to NYC recently since I was in the neighborhood. I swear, I can travel anywhere with that lady. I had never been to “the city,” as folks back home in NEPA like [...]
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Learn about #Reverb11 here. December 10. Give: Please tell us more about the best gift given to you this last year. Or perhaps you would like to tell us about one you gave.
One weekend this fall, I found myself wandering in the rain in nearby downtown Estes Park, Colorado. Not just any rain, [...] As I’ve mentioned, I recently traveled home to NEPA (that’s Northest PA to youse) to deal with a family crisis. (Don’t worry, I’m fine, thanks for asking.) Beyond that, though, it WAS good to get back. Admittedly I do not get back there enough. It’s rarely easy or affordable. But once I am there, [...] Becky and I met under a small tree in the church parking lot of a Catholic elementary school in Northeast PA (NEPA for the uneducated) during recess. Once again, I was the new kid at a new school, but I had this game down. To make friends, you gotta share your Oreos. Who [...] I am not usually at home during the weekday so when the doorbell rings at 1:30p I immediately think it’s 1. proselytizers 2. solicitors for yardwork, painting, cabinets, security systems and the like. I will have none of either. So when I crept up to the peephole and saw dear Stephanie, fellow mama who is [...] One of my earliest memories is baking with my Mom (you should really first read about all the reasons I love my Mom). One of her specialties is pumpkin bread, a recipe she gave me right before I got married. She wrote in her scripty + neat handwriting that she had gotten this recipe [...] OK so *I* don’t make anything crafty, but I know lots of people who do and despite all appearances I am inspired to give it a try sometime. As an annual holiday tradition, my friend Kristi (@KristiRitter on Twitter) makes an army of ornaments to give out. She’s like Hallmark but better because it’s handmade. [...] This is my godmother, whom I affectionately call Fairy Godmother — FGM for short — with The Kid last holiday season. This is one of my favorite pictures of her. She’s one of my favorite people. She’s one of my role models. I didn’t always know her. There are photos of her at my baptism. [...]  |
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