March 2009

Tuesday’s Tribute: #1Son

March 31, 2009

Jay and Deb’s writing exercise, Tuesday’s Tribute, challenges bloggers to pause and remember that it is not all about them. Rather, each Tuesday, participants “shine a light on someone else.” I started writing a lengthy post about my oldest child. I was going to tell you what a handsome young man he is. But I […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Happy Birthday Edition

March 30, 2009

Today is #1Son’s 22nd birthday, so this Edition of the Carnival is presented in his honor! Each year, we ask him to pick the restaurant where he would like to have a quiet birthday dinner with his family. And each year, his response is the same: Larry Arroyo’s Mexican Cafe. So once again, we enjoyed a […]

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Lodi Arch Renamed for Stellan

March 29, 2009

Today is a special day in Lodi. The famed Lodi Arch, a renowned historical landmark, has been renamed in honor of a little boy named Stellan who, along with his family, needs your prayers and support. Stellan is just five months old, the youngest of the Many Small Children (MSC) of MckMama and her husband, […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Spring Has Arrived Edition

March 23, 2009

Spring has arrived! And not a moment too soon. The skies are clear, the sun is shining brightly, even though it is rather chilly, and there are blossoms everywhere you look. Are April showers on the way? That remains to be seen, although more rain would certainly be welcome here in Northern California. Sit back, […]

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Tuesday’s Tribute: The Old Campus

March 17, 2009

Jay and Deb’s writing exercise, Tuesday’s Tribute, challenges bloggers to pause and remember that it is not all about them. Rather, each Tuesday, participants “shine a light on someone else.” Growing up in Lodi, it was a rite of passage to which we aspired. Even today, 35 years after the dark morning that changed forever […]

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Carnival of Family Life: St. Patrick’s Day Edition

March 16, 2009

Top o’ the mornin’ to you! Welcome to the very special St. Patrick’s Day Edition of the Carnival of Family Life! The luck o’ the Irish is with us this week, as evidenced by the collection of excellent articles amassed here for your reading pleasure! No blarney — just fact! Enjoy sitting back with a […]

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Sunday Stealing: A High School Meme

March 15, 2009

This week’s meme comes from Mad Libs. A High School Meme 1. Did you date someone from your school? Several years after high school, the boy I was crazy about throughout those years finally returned my affection. But I had moved on — geographically, as well as emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, professionally, socially … he was […]

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Saturday Nine: School Daze

March 14, 2009

1. Do you have children in school? Yes. 2. Did you go to public school? If you have children, did/do they? Prior to my graduate-level studies, I attended public schools. I am a proud graduate of Tokay High School. Both of my children have attended public and private schools. #1Son spent the first three years […]

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Carnival of Family Life

March 9, 2009

Family Relationships & Self-Improvement Dana presents A letter to my newborn son posted at Simple Pleasures. Minister Mamie L. Pack presents No one and Nobody posted at The Life I Now Live. Toni presents I can hear your heartbeat posted at Wifely Steps. A new member of the family is on the way and they “heard his/her heartbeat for the first time! It was an amazing moment.” […]

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Saturday Nine: Your Bestest Day

March 7, 2009

1. What one day of your life do you think was your best day? At my age, it is impossible to narrow down one specific day and deem it the “best” of all my days. There are many highlights, including the days my boys were born, the days I graduated, the day I was sworn into […]

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Happy Birthday, BigBob

March 7, 2009

Today is BigBob’s birthday! In honor of the occasion, I decided to participate in an exercise that originated at GoodFatherBlog.com. My Husband 1. He’s sitting in front of the TV. What is on the screen? If he is by himself, he’s watching anything having to do with Nascar or The History Channel. If he’s watching […]

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