Monthly Archives: November 2010

A Guest at the Feast

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

I remember Thanksgiving mornings waking me up with the savory scent of onions and celery sauteing in an iron skillet while my grandmother made the stuffing and my mother prepared the turkey for the oven.  My brother, sister and I … Continue reading →

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You’re Never Too Old

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

I saw an ad in today’s paper that enticed students to write an essay so they could win a pair of tickets to “The Lion King.”  It reminded me of all the times as a classroom teacher I found some … Continue reading →

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Balance of Power

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

This past weekend my husband and I drove from our home in Virginia Beach to Connecticut for our niece’s wedding.  K. is my husband’s sister’s daughter, but he will agree she is no less my niece than his.  This was … Continue reading →

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Save Your Money

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

Many years ago, while living in rural Connecticut with my husband and baby, I had the bright idea of selling Tupperware to make a little extra money.   I was a terrible salesman because I felt guilty asking people to … Continue reading →

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