Tag Archives: family

A Champagne Birthday for Marcus Aurelius!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Earlier tonight Frank and I joined our daughter, Julie, her hubby, Scott and the kids – Mark, Cameron and Ella for dinner. The occasion? It was Mark’s special birthday dinner. Many years ago, Julie and Scott started a family tradition. … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Time: The Story of Us

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Today was a special day for me, and I want to tell you the story that made it special. Here goes. Once upon a time in the early 1950s, a little girl with black curly hair went to kindergarten and … Continue reading →

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Boys will be boys, and what about the girls?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

Like father, like son. This afternoon, I watched my 18-month old grandson, Daniel, play with miniature cars on my kitchen floor. The sounds of running cars that he made was unmistakably familiar.  It’s the sound all little kids make  — … Continue reading →

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Why You Are Special in God’s Eyes and Mine…..a love letter

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

My granddaughter, Ella June, is preparing to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion. She asked her Ta (grandpa) to be her sponsor. Tomorrow Ta and Ella will attend an all-day retreat as part of her preparation. Special people … Continue reading →

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Not Opie’s Aunt Bea

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

It was a busy weekend. Lots going on. Three grandchildren, Mark, Cameron and Ella spent the night on Friday. On Saturday morning, they joined us for my agency’s annual “Scouting for Food and Clothing” drive. We didn’t get home from … Continue reading →

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The Kindness of Strangers

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

Something special happened tonight. I got home from babysitting just a few minutes ago. It’s been another long day and I am eager to curl up in bed with a book. As I passed my office on the way to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the World!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

Tonight’s blog isn’t long. It’s more of a welcome note than a blog. This afternoon, another descendant of Joseph and Yolanda DeSantis entered the world at 4:44 p.m., less than 24 hours after his great-grandfather’s birthday. And, although the surname … Continue reading →

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Family Traditions

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Who doesn’t love traditions? They are an important part of the family unit. Tonight I was invited to Shrove Tuesday dinner with my son and his family. Celebrating Shrove Tuesday with home-made pasta, braciole, pork, and meatballs is a tradition … Continue reading →

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Milestones and Memories

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Trivia buffs may remember Wednesday, September 29, 1982, as the day the infamous Tyenol murders began. How do I know this? Actually, I just looked up that date on Google and got over 8 million hits! For me, though, the … Continue reading →

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May You Find Your Way in Peace

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

Hug your children. Kiss your special someone. Love until it hurts. Most important, don’t take your loved ones for granted. Life is short. I can’t seem to get Jennifer Simson off my mind. I didn’t know Jennifer or her family. … Continue reading →

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