Month: January 2009
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Air and Simple Gifts
Today I watched a nation regain hope, held a baby born on this day and cried for a man who would have celebrated our new future. To our new president, to baby Aliza and to Ralph…..thank you…these moments make us human and make us real. Changing of the guard It is with optimistic and hopeful…
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Artistic License
My brother and sister-in-law have been in Denver since Christmas! They leave next Tuesday for a nine month adventure around the world (lucky ducks) It has been so great having them here and remembering that I have a little brother that I can badger from time to time. My brother is upset about my last…
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Confessions from a Supermom
“You are such a great mother.” This statement always takes me aback. I guess I should be flattered. Friends and family say it and I smile, thank them and try to change the subject. When I hear it from total strangers however, it makes me a little uncomfortable. Who are you? How long have you…
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Closing the Door
As 2008 drew to an end, we said a sad goodbye to a great man. Bart’s dad passed away right before Christmas. Ralph was a man true to his word, his convictions and his family. Bart and I would talk to him every Sunday; usually after ‘Meet the Press’ and he would always have something…
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