Category Archives: Family

Family Dynamics & Birth Order

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Debbie

I don’t know about you, but I find family dynamics fascinating. Birth order can have such a lasting effect on our psyches! If you’re a first-born, you’re likely to be responsible. After all, you helped your folks keep track of … Continue reading →

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Missing My Dad

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Debbie

Today is Dad’s birthday, and even though he’s been gone for almost 24 years, this date always reminds me of him. Dad was a taciturn man. I rarely had a real conversation with him. Most of our communication took place … Continue reading →

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Oh, the places I’ve lived…

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Debbie

I was born in southeast Kansas, in the little town of Coffeyville. Coffeyville’s claim to fame was that in October 1892 the Dalton Gang died during a gunfight in its streets. The Dalton’s attempted to rob two banks simultaneously, but … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago…

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Debbie

At this time two years ago I’d never heard of Covid-19. I’d never imagined living through a world-wide pandemic–those were the stuff of science fiction tales. It had never occurred to me to wear a mask when leaving my house, … Continue reading →

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Family Traditions

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Debbie

Today is my eldest grandson’s 18th birthday, and in honor of the occasion I thought I’d share a family birthday tradition with you. Thirteen years ago, on that first grandson’s 5th birthday, I decided on a new way to celebrate. … Continue reading →