Tag Archives: mom&dad
Retained
I know you’ve been wondering, and I am so happy to report that I’ve found my retainer. I actually went looking for it a few months back, and thought it had been lost to the garbage since I’d moved out … Continue reading
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Counterweight
Last Thanksgiving day my dad went through the Chicago Tribune ads (a normal off-work routine) and pointed to a remote-controlled helicopter in the Ace Hardware ad saying, “Now THAT is a doorbuster deal! I think I’m going to go get … Continue reading
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I’m at home in the routine
I’m on a suburban retreat for the weekend–hiding out in my parents’ house and joining their in their normal routine: dinner out Friday night (to bed by 9pm sharp), errands Saturday, sunrise mass, breakfast at the “Star”, Sunday night pizza … Continue reading
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Poland, place of rest
I’ve been asked to comment on my travels abroad. So here it is. Sorry for the delay Mr. Parkinson. First of all, why Poland? Well, my friend Elizabeth had been suggesting I come visit her in Paris for a number … Continue reading
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Watch: “watch out”. Warning: “one has been spotted”.
A little known fact about this girl: when I was little I was deathly afraid of storms. I remember spending a lot of time hiding out with mom and dad and Chris in our unfinished basement and I’m still unsure … Continue reading
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New Toys
Dad and I were sitting around a the day before Thanksgiving when, mid-sentence, he remembers that he has something to show me. He retrieves a newspaper ad for Ace Hardware from the other room and returns with it flipped open. … Continue reading
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I’m sorry, I didn’t notice you sitting there.
Went out with mom&dad as an “ode to short week/tomorrow is thanksgiving and we’re NOT cooking” dinner. We went to a favorite sports bar and sat at a cozy table nuzzled between the bar and the row of high-top tables … Continue reading
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lime and frozen, please
I failed to mention that I went home this past weekend. I gave my mom and dad strict orders a number of weeks ago NOT to change their usual Friday ritual of the local mexican place and margaritas. They did … Continue reading
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