Monthly Archives: October 2010

Seedlings turn overnight…

Sunrise. Sunset. Those words begin the chorus of the song with the same title from Fiddler on the Roof. During the seventies that song was sung at every wedding, guaranteed to bring grown men to their knees and reaching for … Continue reading

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Appalachian San Francisco

The first time I saw Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1976, I was driving to or driving from New York. We stopped in to see Dino, a schoolmate from Marquette. I was immediately enamored with this charming little city. I had expected … Continue reading

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Ghosts

One of the last times my sister and I walked through our old neighborhood, a subdivision with large lots around a lake in northern Illinois, she remarked that there were “ghosts” everywhere. I knew exactly what she meant. Almost every … Continue reading

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Poor Ed

It’s one thing to have Dad travel all the time, I’m used to that, but what’s the deal with MOM now?  She’s leaving AGAIN?!?!?!?!?!

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To Illinois…and Beyond!

Well obviously this week flew by without much writing, being sick and all. Leaving tomorrow for Illinois for three weeks with a little side trip to see an old friend in Pittsburgh, PA for a few days. I love Pittsburgh, … Continue reading

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Colorado’s Revenge

Joe always manages to show us a great time when we visit him in Boulder. First, as always, is food! Our first dinner was at The Sink, a funky little restaurant that has been there since 1922, with wild and … Continue reading

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Colorado!

Having a great time in Colorado, but no time to write. Be back tomorrow!!!!

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