When I was a kid Thanksgiving was always a big holiday. It was one of the few holidays that my mother seemed to enjoy, even though she did most of the work to make the day a special one. Preparations started weeks before. October was the month of the turkey shoots, where my Dad would go with…
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Baggy Pants and the New Moon
Yesterday there was a new moon. That’s usually the time for new beginnings, feelings of accomplishment, and overall good vibes. Or at least that’s what some people say (astrologers, for example). But yesterday was a complete disaster as far as I was concerned, and I couldn’t wait for it to be over. The day started with my…
Windy and the Class Reunion
This weekend was my high school class reunion. It has been 30 years since graduating high school, but my first time attending a reunion. I was looking forward to the event, but knew that I needed to prepare. First, my hair was getting a little out of control, so I went to get a hair cut….