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Wind Beneath Your Wings
It’s no secret that Len has a mistress—flying. A private pilot, his heart accelerates when he hears the drone of an engine in the sky. We recently went to Brodhead, WI to attend the Pietenpol/Hatz...
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We Eloped 34 Years Ago
The blue recipe box in the photo below contains worn and tattered handwritten recipes for some of our favorites: my mom’s baked beans (with pickle juice and bacon), my sister’s pretzel jello (perfect...
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The Hugging Tree
In relocating last year we learned that Idaho is known as the “Gem State,” and Boise is known as the “City of Trees.” Ideal for “tree huggers” (and dog lovers and bicycle enthusiasts), one of our...
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Things I Want To Tell My Mom
The calendar indicates that the 25th anniversary of my mom’s death is approaching. So many changes have taken place in that span of time. Every day I think of things I want to tell my mom: I miss you....
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A Heavy Load
For Note to Self book events, it’s important to find a commonality that levels the playing field and places all of us on the same page. That’s why I typically talk about non-forgiveness. It’s one of...
View ArticleLet Me Call You Sweetheart
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Doing online research, I found, “Though it’s recognized as a significant cultural and commercial celebration in many regions around the world, it’s not a public holiday in...
View ArticleWorn Spots
One of our daily walks includes the Baybrook Court Bridge that gets us from the north side of the Boise River to the south side, with ease. We never fail to stop, rest our foot on the railing, and take...
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When we walk out our driveway and turn right on the sidewalk, we pass over a small stream. The other day we noticed an addition. Someone had affixed a pair of googly eyes to the rail. I love to people...
View ArticleBursting with Joy
Our first grandchild arrived last week, and our hearts are bursting with joy! This photograph is of our son holding his newborn daughter, Luna Bleue. Watching my child fall in love with his child…...
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