I don’t come from the largest of families. I guess you could say that most of the relatives that I do have could be considered distant relations. I do have a bunch of cousins. But even after all these years, I still don’t know whether they’re first, second, or third cousins. And could even be…
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Every family has its stories, secrets, and forgotten details. Years ago, I heard that one of my great uncles was missing in action during World War II, never to be found. It was just a story told in passing, and I honestly hadn’t thought much about it for decades. That all changed over the weekend…
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Today is my grandmother’s birthday. Dorothy is my mom’s mom. And she would have been 115 if she were alive today. Now, of course, it’s not realistic to think that she would have lived this long. That’s not what makes me pause today. In October, it will be 50 years since her passing. And that…
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Most of us have some type of family tradition for Thanksgiving. For some, it’s the time of the meal. For others, certain side dishes. I’ve often spoken of my bizarre love for the jellied cranberry sauce. But for many families, there’s something that always goes along with the turkey. It’s either dressing or stuffing. And…
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So, will you be spending Thanksgiving with your family? If you’re a male, you’re likely going to be spending it with the family of your significant other. I can’t say that it’s always been that way, but it sure seems that way. Throughout the years, I’ve spent more holidays with the families of my wives,…
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Even during a pandemic year, it’s still impossible to keep track of holiday schedules. It can be business, it can be family, there’s always more hustle and bustle around the holidays. And even this year, with everyone so stressed out, finding time to get away even for a day seems to be a bigger priority……
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This time of year I seem to spend a lot of time storm tracking. When the majority of your family lives in Florida, hurricanes are a frequent concern. My family seems to love it down there. But on weekends like this, I truly wonder why…
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As many of us shelter at home, we’re spending more time on the phone with family and friends. And of course the first thing we ask, is how are you? The answers we receive truly say a lot…
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Since many of us are spending more time at home these days it’s amazing what you find. I’ve got a ton of old technology just laying around. And I found something I could use and have some fun with, except for one big detail…
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Many families still do the Elf On The Shelf thing leading up to Christmas. But I wonder if it’s just as popular this year as it’s been in recent years. My Facebook timeline tells me…
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