Kim Says

Momma passed away in March and Dad just celebrated his 80th Birthday in May. He admits that he is lonely, but is getting along fine. Recently we had a phone conversation and this is how it went: Dad: This weekend was the annual Maumee Street Fair. Me: Oh, did you go? Dad: Hell no! Your [...]

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Recently my eldest and I had a conversation about traditional holiday food fare. We discussed how it was not appropriate to try out new recipes during these very specific times of the year. For example, one year my Mother gave the job of making the green bean casserole to my sister-in-law. She made it with [...]

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March has been unexpectedly busy with way too much family required obligations and extended family quality time. I am seriously ready for April showers and staying in with no events to attend. This past weekend, we drove to the ATL to visit with some of Hubby’s extended family. It’s always a treat to show up [...]

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Scooter is on an all girl softball team this season! She is happy about that as previous teams she was usually the only girl on a team full of sticky boys. Still she does not care for the uniforms. Apparently, the jersey is sleeveless and (according to a 6 year old) “armpits are ugly”.  Where [...]

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Monday morning (March 7) I received several calls from my family. Mother had made a “Living Will” years ago stating that she would not want to be kept alive by artificial means. Dad made the decision to “let her go”.  Hubby and I finished our work, packed the car and drove all night. We went [...]

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