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Real Life – Charades
Children’s birthday parties have come a long way since I was a kid.
Neither inundated by media nor scheduled into endless activities, we were thrilled...
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Real Life – The Bajan Book Club
It is 27 degrees.
My back door is open, and I breathe in the fresh, crisp air with delight, excited for the winter day ahead.
Just...
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Real Life – Inspiring Wonder
When I was pondering what to give our young grandchildren for Christmas, I reflected on some of the most awe-inspiring experiences of my own...
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Real Life – The Olden Days
A friend of mine called recently to offer Sound as the topic for this column, and since she suggested it, I have been unable...
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Real Life – Fast Foward
In a largely sedentary, anxiety-ridden world, adults work to settle their minds and improve their health with vigorous exercise. But for kids, ever on...
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Real Life – Check, Please!
My preparations to make a trip back East began with endless forays into the world of online shopping for a new carry-on bag.
I had...
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Real Life – Anticipation
The season of fresh starts has arrived, and as with many things in my life, I tend to associate this with a song.
I have...
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Real Life – My Sunshine
People pine for retirement and the lazy days of summer, but when they hit that point in their lives, they should prepare for a...
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Real Life – Report from above the ground
I approached the June cicada invasion with the placidity of the nature-lover I am, but I have to admit, I am over it.
Grossing out...
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Real Life – The impatient patient
Adults invest effort crafting their personal infrastructures. And when any of one’s trusted professionals departs, consequences ensue.
Initially there is shock; a crack in our...