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Tag Archives: moving
From Maine to Miami
When my husband first began meeting my extended family he had one question: what’s with all the turtlenecks? “We’re from New England.” I explained. When he spent more time with all of us, further questions arose about ‘itchy sweaters’ and handkerchiefs on call at all times and wool blankets. When he would visit my hometown […]
Posted in Real: my personal trials, tribulations and tales
Also tagged cocktail parties, life changes, Maine, Manhattan, Maplewood, Maryland, Massachusetts, Miami
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I’d Rather Just Know What’s New With YOU
I distinctly remember smiling last night as I thought of two excellent blog post ideas. Things I really wanted to talk about and that would be fun to write. Once I got Xavi down for his nap today, I rushed to the computer…and realized I had no recollection of either topic. Zilch. Why I thought […]
Leaving Brooklyn…In Style
We are so ready for this move to the suburbs. So, so ready. We did our time in Manhattan and then in Brooklyn. We tried our best and have wonderful memories of both, but it is time to follow the other ‘three child families’ to the land of grass and guest rooms. For us, the […]
Posted in Real: my personal trials, tribulations and tales
Also tagged amish farmers market, bagels, Brooklyn, brunch, chelsea market, childhood, climbing trees, doughnut plant, family, goodbye, memories, New Jersey, new yorkers, NYC, picnic, pride parade, roosevelt island, subway, terrace bagels, the high line, windsor terrace
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Graduation Celebration! (ie. Cryfest 2013)
I feel a ramble coming on. You’ve received fair warning. There is something about having kids that makes life crystal clear, with all of the complexities of simultaneous joy and pain. But it also blurs the lines. It leaves you raw, which allows for so much more joy to press itself up against you, soothing […]
Posted in Real: my personal trials, tribulations and tales
Also tagged change, childhood, complexity, goodbyes, happiness, Kindergarten, life, parenting, sadness
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Come On In, Good Stress
Life comes in waves. The good rolls in, then ebbs away. The bad finds its way to your shores a little more aggressively, but still retreats to leave you in peace. In fact, they even all often come in threes: the good, the bad and the waves. Side note: I feel like all of my […]
Posted in Real: my personal trials, tribulations and tales
Also tagged birthdays, childhood, Easter, life, pregnancy, Spring, too fast, yard
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Forward
I have been having fantasies lately. Prints. Carpets. Color. Organization. Yes, décor fantasies. The thing is, I got pregnant at 25 years old. Then we got married once Carlitos turned one. We lived in Washington, D.C., and then moved to Maryland. Suddenly we were in Harlem. Next up, Brooklyn. Basically we have done everything backwards. […]
Posted in Real: my personal trials, tribulations and tales
Also tagged Brooklyn, city, design, furniture, kids, New Jersey, suburbs
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This is What Emotions Look Like, Mommy
This morning I felt like I got hit by a Mack truck. I know, original metaphor, right? (Or is that an analogy? Simply a description? Sorry – High school English failed me.) We had a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day dinner party that lingered until almost 3 am. The candles and company made it elegant, the […]
Posted in Real: my personal trials, tribulations and tales
Also tagged emotions, feelings, kids, tired, vacations
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Pantry Pasta
Before I write anything else, let me just clarify that this blog is not actually turning into solely ‘What’s for Supper Wednesdays’…it just looks that way. The truth is that the past week has entailed both boys being sick for 4 days with a lovely virus that included 104.4 degree fevers, a long weekend on […]
Posted in What's for Supper Wednesdays
Also tagged capers, FRUGAL, full pantry, garlic, olives, Pantry Pasta, pasta, tomatoes
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