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It’s My Birthday!

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So, yep. My birthday is September 11th. I get a lot of mixed reactions when I tell people. Well, actually mixed isn’t really how I’d describe it. Everyone usually looks at me wide-eyed, raises an eyebrow and/or offers apologies. After 12 years of this, I have gotten used to it. If I go out to […]

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Happy Birthday In Heaven, Mother!

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If my Mother was still alive, she would be turning 61 today. As with every other year for the last 13, I take this day to honor her. I laugh and share memories of her (now with Mini). I listen to music that brings a smile to my face and sometimes, a tear to my

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Blog Challenge – Topic 14

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A Review Ha! I don’t usually post reviews and now this will be the third review in a month! Oh well.. A change of pace is sometimes a good thing! If you live on Long Island, this review will be for you. If not, be jealous 🙂 Plasterkraze is a painting studio located in Selden, NY.

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Restaurant Review: Carmine’s in NYC

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If you ever decide to be in New York City, go eat at Carmine’s. I have been to both Italian restaurants and family-style places, but this one takes the cake! We had no problem deciding on what to order. We started with a Caesar Salad (which I forgot to photo before everyone dug in) which

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Broadway Review: The Lion King

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OH. MY. SIMBA! I usually don’t do reviews but I couldn’t resist this one. “The Lion King” was a phenomenal show. The opening number of “Circle of Life” grips you in with an impressive display of what can only be described as theatrical wonders. Without giving a lot of the show away, I have to

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Blog Challenge – Topic 6

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A Movie You Watched Recently and How It Made You Think About Your Life This made me laugh when I read the blog topic.. You may laugh along with me 🙂 The other day, as Mini and I were watching FernGully, I was thinking back to when I first saw the movie. I won’t say

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Blog Challenge – Topic 3

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One of The Things You Are Most Proud Of I say it all the time and I will say it a thousand times.. I am most proud of the relationship between me and my daughter. I’m proud that she has a healthy respect for me. No, she’s not afraid of me but she does know

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Family Time

2 Comments / Family, Plans, Summer /

It’s sad to say, but the only time I see my biological siblings is when a major life event happens. Death in the family, hospitalizations, births, the usual. We decided a few weeks ago that had to change. Today, we got together. All 5 of us and our families were in the same place at

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Mother’s Day Had Some Sweet Too..

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Let’s call this my Part 2 Mother’s Day post. I realize my last was a bit morbid and dark. Friday was a Moms & Muffins event in Mini’s class. The kids made projects and the muffins were delicious! The teacher came around and took pics of all the kids with their moms. Every single time

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Mother’s Day: Bittersweet Or Just Bitter?

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Each year, Mother’s Day is a sobering reminder that my biological Mother is no longer with us. I usually get to the cemetery in the morning before the day’s craziness sets in. I didn’t have a chance to do that this year. I had previously decided to host my adopted parents for dinner. My husband

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