Tag Archives: Christmas

Be the ONE to Give What Someone NEEDS

Close to Christmas time, my 5’4″ towered over Iris Durfee, the smiling squat Princess of Treasure Mountain Junior High School — a veteran teacher filled with creativity, passion, and love. Mrs. Durfee was a force in the classroom. Students learned … Continue reading

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Happy to Be a Hooker

This is me at my doctor’s office. That’s the picture my mom saw on Saturday, November 26th. Within the hour, she was sitting on the concrete floor next to me. My mom understands animals, but, she held back tears and … Continue reading

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It’s Going to Be a DWIGHT Christmas

It’s Going to Be a Dwight Christmas After All A few days ago, someone Dwight loved very much met me at my front door, handed me a box and told me, “Here. Here are some of Dwight’s ashes. He would … Continue reading

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Wishing for a Dwight Christmas

Dwight, I miss you.  I’m wishing for a Dwight Christmas filled with you reading A Child’s Christmas in Wales, our Christmas tree from Grandpa McCurry, marathons of Lonesome Dove and snow. Here we are with Dr. Bill and Dr. Jeff at Stein … Continue reading

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Having the House to Myself (Reason #107 for Being Single)

Having the House to Myself (Reason #107 for Being Single) #107 Several months ago, my neighbors started planning their divorce. The rest of the neighbors whispered, “She really is a crazy recluse. He’ll be better off without her.” In an … Continue reading

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Ho Ho Ho-ing (or, HORDE-ing)

We hate to see Christmas go . . .

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