I dropped my youngest daughter off at college this week. My 'baby' is gone and after 24 years of chaos and kids, I finally have gotten a moment alone. My life has been filled with laughter and tears, hopes and disappointment and more drama than I personally care for. I got married only to have…
Sunday without football
There is no football games worthy to watch this weekend. The week before the Superbowl is the NFL's way to ease us into the post season. We get our first week of withdrawal with the Pro Bowl (I am still trying to find someone who actually watches this) and then the Superbowl before we must go…
Making A Memory this Christmas…
My daughter graduated from the University of Florida this past weekend and is now home. Although she did not want to walk for graduation, she is not into all the pomp and circumstance, I asked her to do it for my benefit. Like a rite of passage, I wanted her to complete the journey of college with the ceremony. …
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is here and another year is almost over. As we prepare to spend time with family and friends eating and drinking too much and making new memories, we should remember what Thanksgiving is all about; giving thanks. I always try to spend some time reflecting upon the prior year and remembering all the things…
Lauren turned 21!!!!!!
My eldest daughter Lauren just turned 21 years old on November 9th. It is hard to imagine where the time has gone, but I believe most parents feel the same way. It seems like only yesterday our children were born then, what seems like a second later, they are adults. I am proud of my daughter. She…
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