Year: 2014
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Just Add Salt…
If a girl has PMS she’s going to crave a salty snack. If she craves a salty snack she will rifle through the cupboards in search of a snack like chips or crackers. If she rifles through the cupboards looking for a snack she’ll remember that she committed to a ridiculous agreement with her…
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Turns Out I Could Have Been A GP GP
As a child I dreamed of growing up to be a vet (as in veterinarian—I had no interest in being a war veteran. I make love, not war. Plus I look terrible in khaki). Due to my fear of blood and even bigger fear of math and science, this dream didn’t come true. I…
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Grandparents—a video
Grandparents are a gift. Sure, sometimes you want to exchange them, but mostly you’re just incredibly grateful to have them in your life. I grew up surrounded by love and laughter and I’m thankful for that. And now my parents are sharing the silly side of life with my kids. When my parents look after…
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iPhone Found AND Beware The iCloud…
My first cell phone was the size of a footlong sub and the only app it came was a small bag of potato chips. My next phone was a fancy (at the time) flip phone. It was a hand-me-down but I didn’t care. It’s not like anyone ever called me—I had the “emergency plan”…
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Brothers and Sisters—special needs
I fell head over heels for each of my children instantly. When my son met his baby sister for the first time, he stroked her downy soft hair and vowed to always take care of her. Sure, they may tease and squabble and possibly bite leaving behind little teeth marks, but mostly they are…