Living
Life is hard. And full. And awesome. Live it.
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How I Spent Labor Day
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2 min read
I love Labor Day. Particularly since it is the day of celebrating workers and the sacrifices and contributions that labor gives to the economy. We can go around pretending that it is a day for cookouts and signaling the end of summer, and not a celebration of unions and what they have brought us, such…
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Happy Birthday, Baby Boy!
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1 min read
My baby turned 1 today. Crazy! We had a busy day of play with Big Sister, presents, and our first cupcake! He didn’t like it. It is hard to believe that the last year went by so fast! I am so proud of him and am constantly amazed by him. I love you, My Boy!
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Learning How To Sing
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4 min read
I remember a specific moment of great happiness from my childhood. It was the day I learned I no longer had to sing at school. I didn’t dread singing until fourth grade. The year I had my first crush, my first acknowledgement that boys and girls really were different, the first realization that what I did…
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How’s the Other Guy Doing?
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3 min read
In weak economic times, we often look at our neighbors to see how they are doing. It is natural. We all know somebody that has lost a job or is struggling to pay bills. My family has been in that boat for a while, timing bills, some of which we weren’t sure would get paid.…
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The Start of Brickation!
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2 min read
The Downs family have been having a great time on vacation. And as it nears its endpoint, I thought I’d put together a few pictures of one of our fun stops. In downtown Traverse City, they had a special Lego storefront setup for the National Cherry Festival. There was no entrance fee, and kids were…