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The Boy Goes To College, Redux
Several of you have asked how it’s been having the boy at home again, after his first year away from college. You may remember late last summer when I composed a series of posts, Letters to My Son in the … Continue reading
Posted in The Boy
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I won as Liza Minelli, and you just have to read this.
Last night I went to a grownups Halloween party with my daughter. The girl was one of three friends the daughter of the grownups having the party was allowed to invite. I was one of 80 grownups the parents invited. … Continue reading
Posted in Charlottesville
Tagged adult halloween party, fishnet and fringe, hair in foils, Halloween, Jaelithe, Life of Pie, mincemeat pie, Pioneer Woman Cookbook, Ree Drummond
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The Battle of the Family Photo
I’m in the middle of a huge throw-down argument with my thirteen-year-old daughter. I’m at my wit’s end so I’m taking it to the people! Here’s the deal: It’s been about eight years since our last family photo, so we’re … Continue reading
Posted in Family, The Girl
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Hair: A Horror Story (Not Really)
I know what I said. I remember and believe me, my husband doesn’t let me forget. I said I was done coloring my hair. I came to a hair color crossroads about a year and a half ago and truly … Continue reading
Knitting Project: The Ridiculously Long Red Scarf
My dear friend is off to the Windy City for a whole school year. She earned a Senior Fellowship (capped, because it is a BIG DEAL) and will be enduring a Chicago winter away from Charlottesville. I couldn’t send her … Continue reading
Posted in Charlottesville
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