I don't think anyone would ever accuse my family of being staunch traditionalists. We are more concerned with doing what we like to do as a family over the holidays rather than what "tradition" might dictate makes for the essential holiday experience. Not that we don't have "family traditions" - we most certainly do. But [...]
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A missing family member…
For many weeks I have seen signs posted around our community (West Fargo/Fargo) about a missing Sheltie. Every time I see one of the signs I say aloud to Cheyenne, "I wonder if they found that Sheltie - that poor family." From the number of signs I saw around town, it was clear to me [...]
The reverberations…
I learned Monday that one of my former students who has a special place in my heart had suffered a family tragedy. He lost his father and his mother was critically injured (thankfully her outlook is good). In an instant his family changed forever. I am reminded that we never know how long we have [...]
Riddle me this…
Tonight I pose a riddle: What is better than enjoying an evening with your gregarious aunt, your handsome boyfriend, good food, lots of laughs and three glasses of wine? The answer (at least the answer in my book): Nothing. Fabulous evening - visiting with my incorrigible Aunt Gen - that I won't soon forget. Life [...]
The womenfolk…
Today I was able to steal away with the womenfolk of Mike's family (his mother and his sister) for lunch. It was a lovely opportunity to learn more about Barbara and Michele individually and the family collectively. I wish we would have had more time. I would love to be able to have lunch with [...]
The Focker report…be thankful.
Here is the Focker report for today: All is well and I am happy - indeed, thankful - to report that so far I have not been the cause of any undue havoc (the emphasis is on "so far"). Today we will partake in all things Thanksgiving with Mike's parents, his sister Michelle, her husband Ed and [...]
Am I a Focker?
I am living a Meet the Parents moment this holiday weekend. If you are familiar with the movie starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro you know that Ben Stiller, who plays Greg Focker, spends a weekend meeting his girlfriend's parents. During the weekend, despite Focker's best intent, everything that can go wrong, goes wrong. I am [...]
THE NEW FORTY 