Initially, Amanda’s due date was July 7th (7/7) which ironically is her mom’s favorite number (7). Every day after the due date is filled with anticipation because we could be off to the hospital at any moment.
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One of the Last Things My Mother Ever Said to Me
Sometimes Parents Are Not Always Right
The Answer, My Friend, Is Blowin' In The Wind
FYI - This has nothing to do with Bob Dylan.
A Very Black Friday
Why you should never drive with dogs, even if they have a license.
Birthday Surprises Over the Years
But the real surprise is who continues to give them
Ten-Nine-Eight-Seven
I was exhausted. I went into the bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed. I stared ahead and it looked like the walls were breathing. I fell back, but was too tired to sleep. This was a horrible day.
The funny thing is, looking back at that weekend now, this would be the good day.
Like Goodfellas, But With a Cat (Goodfelines?*)
It was a dark and stormy night.
Actually, it was a beautiful sunny Monday afternoon when my brother, my sister, and myself dug a grave.
Scooter For Sale, Inquire Within
My sister, Diane, is the strongest person I have ever known.
Living Next Door To The Family Tree
Your whole life, you know your family. Then one day, you’re not so sure.
A Christmas Miracle
Don't worry, no alcohol was hurt during the filming of this video.
True Crime at the Kids' Table
For the past two years, I have almost exclusively listened to True Crime Podcasts while driving in my car. When I find other people who are also interested in these podcasts, love to tell each other some of the stories we’ve heard. Some famous, some not-so-much.
Putting the FUN in Funeral
Things people talk about at funerals
The Proper Use of Bagpipes
My apologies to any bagpipe players out there, but it all ends up good in the end…
Not Every Beach Story is Fun Under the Sun
Normally, my stories about family vacations down in Belmar, New Jersey are lighthearted and usually involve a lot of drinking stories (on my part) or reliving memories.
This isn’t one of those stories.
Proving Ground by Alicia V.
Living in the Adirondack Mountains in New York state can be beautiful, but it is not without its perils. For the uniformed it can be downright dangerous.
Will Work For Scotch
Bring in the dog and put out the cat
A Visit to My Parents That Was a Long Time Coming
It’s not like they were going anywhere
