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The detour

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Thel

Once upon a time, on a trip to upstate New York, the Boy and the Dad took an Amtrak train from Grand Central Terminal to Syracuse station. During that trip, the Boy spotted an old steam locomotive decked-out in holiday … Continue reading →

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Pizza bites and Kraft mac & cheese

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Thel

Twelve years ago today I became a Mom. It was one of the best (and most exhausting) days of my life. Twelve years ago: Ten years ago: Now: I joke with him that he’s growing up too fast and then I … Continue reading →

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On this day, there will be no bloodshed – maybe

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Thel

The Boy was home sick most of last week with a fever. Which means, since Monday was a holiday, he went to school Tuesday but didn’t finish out the day. Or the week. He had a fever which spiked through Thursday. … Continue reading →

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Inauguration

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Thel

The Boy is now about the same age as I was during the Watergate hearings. The hearings were constantly on TV that summer, and my mom would tell me that I should watch them because they were history. To me, they … Continue reading →

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The forecast said 1 – 3 inches; and Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Thel

So this is the post I started yesterday: The ruler stuck in the snow this morning said 6.5 inches. So who’s wrong? Who can be counted on to get it right? Snow – on a day when it’s been six … Continue reading →

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