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60 Things I Learned From My Mom

It’s Mother’s Day. 2020. Life is weird and we aren’t allowed to gather together in celebration. So, since I can’t physically hug my mama today, I’m sending her a virtual […]

Activities

Groundhog Day

Scoff at me if you must, but I like to make every day special. So, it seems obvious to me that Groundhog Day is worthy of celebration. Over the years, […]

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Flashback: Record Player

It was 1984. I was 6 years old. I received two completely random albums for Christmas. Anne Murray, because I (badly) sang Time Don’t Run Out On Me at Ken […]

Family

Party Like it’s 2009

We’ve had some great New Year’s Eves. Including 2015 when we threw an adults-only bash and invited all of our friends over for a dance par-tay. That was a good […]

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Memories

It was 1997. Valentine’s Day. In a fit of romance, my boyfriend Jeff Melby and I went on a date to see the Broadway musical Cats. As it would happen, […]

Family

Holly Jolly Holiday Jams

Do you love Christmas music? Of course you do, you’re not Scrooge McDuck! Well, for a couple years I created mix CDs as gifts. 50 neighbors plus countless teachers received […]

Activities

Elf on the (Damn) Shelf

I think this is the magical year, you guys. The year when we pass the Elf torch to our oldest kid. I think she can handle it. In fact, I […]

Family

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

I’m a kid-at-heart. So I’m a huge fan of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. True, the classic movie that opened on the production of this parade helped foster my […]

Family

A Legacy to Remember

Grammy has been gone since 2016. But she will never ever be forgotten. Her legacy is undeniable. Here are just a handful of ways I’ll always remember her… 💄 Makeup […]

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Top 10: Things We’ve Had Since the Beginning

This week, Jeff and I will celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. (I know, I can’t believe I’m old enough to be married that long either! 😉 In a fit of […]

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Moulin Rouge

It’s been a desire of mine to get to this place ever since the 2001 brilliant Baz Luhrmann film was released. But, never did I think I would get to […]

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Ride for Ray

6/26/15 Hi Ray, I hope this message finds you and your family doing well! Ever since my appointment with you in late April, your words have been on my mind. […]

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