Category: Family
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Hudi's Graduation
The kid rushed into the world. A few weeks early and ready to face anything life threw at him. In a very laid-back sort of way. He started framing jokes when he was three, having us all rush to see the “bat I found in the yard” only to keel over with laughter when we…
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What’s in a Name?
Totally random post. I am a Chrissie. Married to a Chris. Daughter of a Chris. And to make things more fun, I’m a 46-year-old Chrissie, which doesn’t seem like it should be a factor, but it is. You see, I’ve noticed an interesting thing with my name. People don’t seem to accept it on average.…
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WordCamp Buffalo Coming Soon
It’s only a month away — one of my favorite activities each year. The calendar is marked, and plans are made to attend WordCamp Buffalo. Although my job working at Automattic entails helping people daily with WordPress.com sites, I always learn so much at WordCamps. And the community? I’ve never seen anything like it. People…
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God’s in His Heaven
The year’s at the spring And day’s at the morn; Morning’s at seven; The hillside‘s dew-pearled; The lark‘s on the wing; The snail‘s on the thorn; God’s in his heaven– All’s right with the world. –Robert Browning I’m recently left Utah, after a visit with 4/6 of my “children” ( 3 sons and their…
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Worst Snowboarding-Related Injury to Date
And I never even made it to the slope. On Valentine’s Day, Chris and I had the perfect plan. It was sunny and the temps were in the mid 40’s so we hit the slopes. But I felt something pop in my back when I laced up my snowboard boot. “Uh oh,” I gasped at…
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Snow
I realize it’s difficult for people who actually have to go out and travel or commute in this or shovel or anything. But I have to admit, I still have a hard time not getting super excited about 10 to 20 inches of snow within 24 hours.
