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This Home is Where My Heart Is
Christmas morning, 1989. There was surprise and joy when I dashed from my bedroom to our living room and saw it: a brand new dollhouse....
Catherine
May 11, 20213 min read
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Birthday Notes
Today is Dad’s birthday. He would have been 81. I’ve previously written about celebrating this day in the past with his favorite beer...
Catherine
Mar 21, 20212 min read
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"There She Is!"
January 30th marks the fifth anniversary of my marriage to my amazing husband. We loved everything about our wedding, from the...
Catherine
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Christmas Memories
As we approach Christmas, I start to miss Dad more than usual. Yet I have beautiful memories that I will always keep close to my heart....
Catherine
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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A Graceful Game
If you haven’t watched the Netflix limited series The Queen’s Gambit, I highly recommend that you do so. It’s a compelling series about a...
Catherine
Nov 12, 20202 min read
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Math Memories
Throughout middle school and high school, there was always one constant: I hated math classes. Like, really loathed them. I had a massive...
Catherine
Sep 21, 20203 min read
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Remembering the Smile (8.22.20)
On this day, two years ago, I lost him. Today, I remember his gentle smile. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Catherine
Aug 22, 20201 min read
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"Aura Lee" and Paul
Growing up, I completed an abundance of school projects: a booklet about African animals, a poster on Mississippi, a diorama of Yosemite,...
Catherine
Aug 6, 20202 min read
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The Pit and the Pipe
Throughout high school I was proud to be a band nerd. I joined the marching band at the beginning of my freshman year, and it became my...
Catherine
Jul 16, 20202 min read
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A Plane and a Song
After Dad died, my husband and I started a new tradition. We buy a six-pack of Dad’s favorite beer on his birthday and watch the 1990...
Catherine
Jun 29, 20202 min read
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David Beckham and Caramel Corn
Perhaps it was a European thing or perhaps it developed over time, but Dad really loved soccer. He coached my brother’s AYSO team in the...
Catherine
Jun 14, 20202 min read
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