Category Archives: Traditions

Of Cake and Song

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Susan

I come from a family of singers. So it was really no big surprise when I answered my phone last Thursday morning and was greeting with a rousing rendition of song. This went on all day long. Interspersed among happy … Continue reading →

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Not So Foolish April

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Susan

This morning the dogs woke me up.  They were whining to go outside much earlier than I wanted to get up.  (Granted, one could hardly fault the dogs, as it was a few hours later than I usually am up, … Continue reading →

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The Big Five-Oh

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Susan

When Shaun turned thirty, we threw a surprise party for him.  It was such fun to sneak around, gathering his friends and co-workers in order to celebrate him.  Shaun enjoyed himself, but hated that we all made such a fuss … Continue reading →

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The First Day of 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Susan

I had grand plans of writing something profound for this first day of the new year.  But…well, nothing was coming to me.  So, in lieu of profound, I’m going for slightly silly with this meme that I found floating around … Continue reading →

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It’s New Year’s Eve!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Susan

Wow…where on earth did the year go? It’s just flown by so quickly.  In just over seven hours it will be a brand new year! I hope yours is wonderful.  I’m leaving you with a fun little song.   It … Continue reading →

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Wrapping Gifts

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Susan

I once knew someone that loved to wrap gifts.  Seriously, she would collect and beautifully wrap boxes all year long in preparation for a present to give someone.  She firmly believed that the the packaging was the most important part … Continue reading →

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Checking In

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Susan

On the first day of December, (Why do I have a sudden urge to start singing about my True Love?) my friend Louise sent me a text asking if I had all my Christmas shopping done yet.  I texted back … Continue reading →

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Sleeping On the Job

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Susan

Twenty-four days.  I blogged for  twenty-four days in a row for NaBloPoMo.  Then, I forgot.  Just when I was finally getting into a rhythm, I forgot all about blogging for a few days.  Um…I’m going to blame it on the … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Pie

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Susan

Despite the fact that we are going to the home of some friends for Thanksgiving dinner, I have been busy creating vegan options for my family to dine on.  One of the things I decided to experiment with whip up … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Susan

I have so  much to be thankful for.  A warm home, loving husband, two beautiful daughters, way too many critters, deep friendships and well…what more could I possibly need? How about a cornucopia filled with pineapple, lemons and watermelon? (Thank … Continue reading →

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