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A Seasonal Ennui

Posted on December 3, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

When I picked up my cell phone yesterday morning, the Flipboard magazine article on the screen was titled:  “Top 11 Holiday Decorating Don’ts.”  (It’s on housebeautiful.com if you really need to see it.) My reaction was simple:  I am so not … Continue reading →

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“Where did your mom go?”

Posted on May 25, 2012 by theonceandfutureemptynest

Yesterday afternoon, when my daughter came home from running some errands, she said to me:  “By the way, your mom asked me where you were earlier.”  She paused because she knew where I had been as she saw me (and … Continue reading →

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The Lost Bracelet

Posted on May 17, 2012 by theonceandfutureemptynest

Yesterday I lost my favorite bracelet.  This bracelet is a simple braided black leather band.  The clasp, however, is distinctive:  two silver dragon heads, each biting down on a silver circle that resembles the leather band.  My husband gave it … Continue reading →

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