Posts Tagged ‘ Serendipity ’

Dear Santa Claus, Yes, I know you’re a very busy man in December and probably wondering why a woman my age would be writing you a letter. Sentimentality for one reason and a genuine fondness for the season is another. You charmingly represent that which is good in society. You’re for all ages, just watch...
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Some 31 years ago, plus or minus a month or two, my handsome date, who later became my handsome husband, stood in a long slow moving line with me and many others at the Madison Theatre in Peoria. We were waiting to see the much-hyped movie, Love Story, with Ali...
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Celebrating December 25th has become a complicated affair. We struggle with what to call the day: Christmas, as it’s traditionally known; Winter Solstice, a newcomer name; Winter Holiday, rather generic; with additional options certain for the future. Even the most enthusiastic observers are dismayed at the holiday’s early arrival...
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Politics was never a passion of mine. I remember my dad engaging my grandmother in lively, good-natured political discussions. Even as a child, I knew her party of choice, and I also knew my mother did not believe in asking people how they voted. Political talk seemed complicated. Impressions change and some four years...
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Exactly when the sandwich tradition started, I’m not sure. Likely I was lagging behind schedule, imagine that, and my husband wanted to help us maintain an on time departure. Whatever the why, the decision was great. Our family has traveled together often, even when our three children were very young. ...
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