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In memory of Quinnie. The best dog ever.

Karen Uncategorized 11 Comments February 7, 2021 2 Minutes

Christmas Memories

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Christmas memories. Sometimes it's hard to distinguish between those memories where I'm present, but I can't see me, and memories I think I have because of old photographs. So what do I really remember? Well... I remember building a fort in my closet on Christmas Eve day, hoping to sleep the day away (didn't work, … Continue reading Christmas Memories →

Karen Uncategorized Leave a comment December 25, 2020December 23, 2020 4 Minutes

Tell Me About the Ornaments on Your Tree

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We married in November. The tree went up less than three weeks later. Talk about pressure. Our budget allowed for lace angels (made by a talented coworker), and styrofoam balls wrapped with red silk thread. The splurge (besides the tree) was the tree topper: an angel with a porcelain head. I came from a star … Continue reading Tell Me About the Ornaments on Your Tree →

Karen Uncategorized 2 Comments December 11, 2020 4 Minutes

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It was a perfect weekend! So grateful we were able to be together to celebrate!
05.15.88. 34 years ago, mutual friends set us up on a blind date. (It went really well!)
We could not be happier…we’ve gained a son! It was a perfect day for a beautiful couple
Maggie’s maiden voyage! She was a trooper.
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