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On Three
My youngest grandchild, Lee, turned three this week. He’s a funny little kid. He keeps his own counsel, although he is always clear about what he wants. This is him three years ago, the youngest of six grandkids and resigned to his fate, as … Continue reading
Because He’s Five, That’s Why
My grandson Bret Jr. turned five yesterday. He marked the occasion by giving himself a Minion haircut (see photo), in preparation for his Minion-themed birthday party. And because, he says, it looks cool. Well, you can see the amazing resemblance… Come to think of it, … Continue reading
Last One to Leave, Bring in the Dock
We are selling the family cabin this week, the last thing my father left us. He built it in 1968, with the same independence and drive he showed in everything else. He pored over plans for vacation homes, contracted the … Continue reading
Posted in Keeping Things Real
Tagged ambition, cabin, Catholic, dad, death, dock, family, grandkids, immigrants, lake, lifestyle, memories, mom, Northeast Minneapolis, Northern Minnesota, parents, school, tragedy, work
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Birthday Season
Birthday season is upon us. We have birthdays throughout the year, of course, but from May 24 to the end of July, it’s birthday, birthday, birthday, birthday, birthday, birthday, birthday. The sons-in-law, present and future, must get sick of it. … Continue reading
Posted in Grand Central
Tagged aging, birthday, boomer, boomers, family, funny, grandchildren, grandkids, grandma, grandparents, humor, kids, life, toddlers
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The Engagement
Jessica and John decided to get married. And since no one could think of a reason why they shouldn’t, here we go. My family is a lot like a sitcom. It just takes something like a wedding to make it … Continue reading
Posted in Etc. Etc. Etc.
Tagged boomer, boomers, engagement, engagement cake, engagement party, family, funny, grandchildren, grandkids, humor, kids, life, marriage, surprise party, wedding, yellow roses
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All Together Now…
So, long time no post. I feel guilty. I do. It wouldn’t bother me except that I’m supposed to be chronicling my grandchildren’s formative years. If I don’t do it, who will? Nobody, that’s who. It’s January, so obviously I … Continue reading
Mama’s House
We sold Mama’s house yesterday. It took over a year to get it to a point where someone would take it. Everything seemed pretty okay to us right up until the time Mom died. She must have been the caulk … Continue reading
Posted in Keeping Things Real
Tagged boomer, boomers, family, grandchildren, grandkids, grandma, humor, life
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