Monthly Archives: December, 2009

Thirsty for a Refreshing Change?

I’m never without a beverage, and I’m still always thirsty. I love water, but sometimes it’s just – well, boring. At Mother’s Day brunch (at Roots, Milwaukee) a couple years ago, I took a sip of my water glass and was met by a surprising kick. I looked at the glass and saw a lemon …

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I Gotta Feeling…

“What are we doooooing tonight, Mom?” my daughter asked with a big grin when I met her at the bus stop Friday. Not one to lie, I said “We’re going to Dr. V’s office to get the Swine shot,” I started, finishing quickly with “Ialreadyhadmyflushotanditdidn’thurtatallthisyear!” (This is true.) She instantly got tears in her eyes. …

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What’s the “Big” Christmas Thing for 2009?

Thanks to the ferocious bite of a friend’s hamster at Halloween, Zhu Zhu Pets are not on the wish lists in my house! (And, I think the request for any type of rodent pet going forward has also been kiboshed. THANK YOU, Mr. Nibbly!) This year, my kids (7 and 5) are being very reasonable …

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