The debate between my grandmother and grandfather caught my attention. Always spoken in part-English and part-Polish, I was trying to get the gist of what was being said. Even at the ripe old age of seven, I was somewhat talented at stitching together English words with the few Polish words…
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Your Eldest Daughter Is the Female Version of Her Father
Thank you, Dad. We’re grateful to have you as our first and best teacher.
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U.S. Travel: Damariscotta, Maine Is Your Ideal Summer Get-Away
When I think of "quintessential Eastern Seaboard villages," Damariscotta, Maine comes to mind.
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Remains of the Day (After). A Christmas Story
Today feels like the real gift.
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Dear Santa, a Note FYI
Cleaning out the Christmas decoration boxes, and this note fell out of an old stocking. It made me laugh. What a cheeky girl, trying to get a leg up on her little brother! Ho, ho, ho… The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Cheeky ? © 2017 auntjoannblog.com. All rights reserved. See…
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The Ladies’ Club
As we grew closer, I finally was able to ask Mom why she was so hard on me growing up.
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Familia for Dinner
A friend told me the story of her Christmas cookie revelation, and I've never forgotten it.