Little known secret: I never ever cried on first days of pre-school when I had to peel my kid's …
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Kathryn Mayer • Writing Out Loud
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Little known secret: I never ever cried on first days of pre-school when I had to peel my kid's …
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For much of my life, I have avoided Black Friday shopping. In fact, I avoid most shopping, opting …
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My job here might be done. Not the pie baking, but kid making. Actually, the kid making is long …
It started as a way to get out and get muddy, before sitting down with the grown-ups for …
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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday since inheriting hosting from my parents years ago, before I …
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The first Thanksgiving I ever hosted was as a young newly married lass – same rather attractive …