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I miss my kids

It was April the last time I saw my beautiful Courtney, and my Stephen is in Houston.  While I’ll get to see Courtney at Thanksgiving in New York, it will most likely be Christmas before I see my son. I … Continue reading

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Homecoming

Thirty years ago tonight I was wearing a lovely purple dress and being escorted across the football field to be crowned Homecoming Queen.  I had my Farrah hair sufficiently plastered in place – if a breeze had blown, my Final … Continue reading

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Start spreading the news…

I’ve spent the majority of my life wanting to live in New York City. Broadway has been calling but I haven’t answered. No brownstone on the Upper East Side or breakfast at Tiffany’s for me. Oklahoma doesn’t have an upper … Continue reading

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Chick-fil-A but not today

Because the mileage on our 2003 Honda was at the ‘I’ve been with you guys long enough, it’s just not fun anymore, I’d rather be driven by a wrinkle-free college student!’ phase and we’re saving money to buy the upcoming … Continue reading

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Guilt by Motherhood

What is it with American mothers?  American mothers say, “What am I doing wrong?”  European mothers say, “What’s wrong with this kid?”  ~Dr. Stephen Adelson It started early and it seemed to come naturally. No, not motherhood. Guilt.  Guilt by … Continue reading

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