Tag Archives: Family

To My Sister…The One With The Biggest Heart.

#FightLikeAGirl I am one of 6 children in my sibling set. Three boys, followed by three girls. It looks like this: Vito — he’s the oldest John — the “middle” child in the boys David — the “baby” in the … Continue reading

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43…

I wanted to write today, about yesterday, about how it was spent, and on 43… I never have feared my birthday. I am not a “29 again” sort.  I’m glad for that because I really do think there is value … Continue reading

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You Can Always Come Home…

Our roots run deep.  I was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on September 10, 1973.  We left to move our family to Colorado in the summer of 1978, I don’t know every reason my parents had for doing so.  Opportunity, perhaps.  … Continue reading

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Quick Wins…

I was at a meeting this week, hearing from the candidates for the leadership position at Aurora Central (my alma mater).  Something one of the candidates said has been a little bit tacky (sticky kind) in my craw this week.  … Continue reading

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Dear Aunt Diana…

Dear Aunt Diana… Aunt Wanda called today.  It’s nice to hear from her and the goings on of home.  Nancy was home to visit in January, and the work on Joe and Shana’s home continues, though not without little mishaps.  … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cake…

It’s been just over a week since returning home from Nebraska, celebrating the life of my Aunt Diana.  I miss her.  She lived an amazing life.  The life of a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and carrier on “er” of my … Continue reading

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The Hearts I Leave Behind…

It goes without saying, that you never know the impact a person makes on your heart, until you reach the unspeakable unfathomable moment that you realize never again, can you pick up the phone, plan a family holiday, reunion, a … Continue reading

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Dear Blog…

Dear Blog… I’m writing to you today to apologize.  I’ve not given you the attention you deserve and because of that, I’ve been less happy. Life has been busy, I’ve found myself overrun with work commitment, with family commitment, with … Continue reading

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Small Town Living…

There is just something to be said for small town living… Or in this case, small town vacation.  Today marks day two of our week in Neligh, Nebraska, USA.  It’s a great place to come home to, especially on the Fourth of … Continue reading

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HE Puts Things In Your Lap…

Okay, so today is one of those days where I just have to scratch my head and think to myself, “Why did HE put me right HERE right NOW.”  Have you ever had one of those days?  I am absolutely … Continue reading

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