Category Archives: Family

I’ll celebrate you, Bam…

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

I debated about whether or not to post this deeply personal piece. Bam passed away on January 19th, and I chose to speak at her service. Public speaking is far from my forte, and I wasn’t certain that I could … Continue reading →

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Paris, Part Deux

Posted on November 23, 2017 by

Howdy everyone! Just to preface this…we were in Paris from October 6-14. I’m super slow these days with my posts, but determined to preserve as many memories as possible. Here we are in front of Notre Dame. Truly a magnificent … Continue reading →

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Enchanté de Vous Rencontrer, Paris! Part One

Posted on October 25, 2017 by

Bonjour! As you may have guessed, this is all about our trip to Paris! I had dreamed of going to Paris my entire life, so to finally go, especially with someone I love, was incredible! (Danny took most of the … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas…from the elevator…

Posted on December 28, 2016 by

Merry Christmas, Everyone! Regardless of what you celebrate, I love that this time of year, we can celebrate the people we love and share our joy! To all my family and friends, know that I love you, I appreciate you, … Continue reading →

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Downsizing Blues

Posted on March 16, 2016 by

It’s my next to last night at the Otter house. I have the tears dammed up, but I know that will only hold so long. I rub Skyler on the back and look at how he’s suddenly turned into a … Continue reading →

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That is one handsome boy you’ve got there, ma’am…

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

Years ago, in some backwoods restaurant, bar and tack shop, after several rounds of golf in a far-flung locale, my dad unwittingly insulted an infant. He told the young mother that she had a fine, handsome young boy, to which … Continue reading →

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Consumption and Extractions

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

Howdy, all. Sorry for being off the radar. Since late December, I have been battling my old nemesis, the sinus infection, and its partner in crime, severe bronchitis. I’m starting to tell people that I have consumption or the black … Continue reading →

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