Posted on Aug 26th, 2008
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Debi
My father has taken on the intensely time-consuming and often thankless task of family genealogist, and over the past dozen years or so, has compiled an astounding amount of information about his father's and mother's... More »
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Posted on Dec 4th, 2007
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Debi
My parents moved away on Friday. Of course, they moved away in many ways over the years, but this time, it feels very final. They sold their house north of Milwaukee, the house where I... More »
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Posted on Jul 24th, 2007
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Debi
My grandmothers-in-law were two of the most meaningful women in my life. True and I had been dating for just over a year, and I'd met them probably only a few times, when he graduated... More »
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Posted on Jun 22nd, 2007
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Debi
We're working on finding a new one, now that we've moved. We used to get up, get dressed, and mosey into the kitchen, where we'd watch tv while we drooled into our cereal. However, we've... More »
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Posted on May 30th, 2007
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Debi
I've been quiet here because the rest of my life has been very, very noisy lately. It's all exciting stuff, and almost all good, but it's kept me from being able to write much. I... More »
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Posted on Jan 5th, 2007
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Debi
True's grandmother passed away last week at the age of 97. The cantor who officiated the funeral said that using the phrases "wonderful woman" and "quite a character" didn't say enough to really do her... More »
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Posted on Nov 7th, 2006
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Debi
In any group dynamic, there is give and take. There is compromise for everyone, and everyone has to have times where they agree to let needs slide for the moment -- or for the day,... More »
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Posted on Oct 10th, 2006
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Debi
I have a friend who has told me (or modeled for me) on a number of occasions that you can ask the universe to send you some knowledge or understanding, and if you pay close... More »
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