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Mama Love
It is her birthday today, my Mama. And also, Elvis’s. I always have to do the math. Mom had me when she was 30… I am 43… that makes her 73 today. 73 years is a long time to be … Continue reading
Posted in We Are Family
Tagged " my mom, a mother's love, black belt in karate, Brown County, Chevrolet Chevette, Easy Bake Oven, Elvis, family reunions, hamburger pie, Happy Days, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Lake Tippecanoe, Laverne & Shirley, Neil Diamond, St. Michael's School, The Coliseum, tuna casserole, Twinkies, Willie Nelson
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Missing the Heart of Home
I remember this feeling from summers spent at CYO Camp Rancho Framasa. Lying in my sleeping bag at night, sweating, scratching mosquito bites on my legs, peeling the sunburn from my nose, and feeling the little, nagging ball of pain … Continue reading
Posted in We Are Family
Tagged " my mom, Brown County, Camp Rancho Framasa, CYO Camp, Happy Birthday, homesick, missing home, sense of humor, turning 72
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The Whole Truth
My mom is reading “Table for Six” for the first time. She didn’t want to read an advance copy, said she trusted me, said she’d wait. I gave her a hard copy on Sunday and have been fretting ever since. … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, We Are Family, Write On
Tagged " my mom, "Table for Six, interpretation, storytelling, truth
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