Reading and Roaming
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS Two of my siblings and the Chief Penguin have summer birthdays, one in June, one in July, and one in August. This year, this trio is turning 70, 75, or 80. It seemed the right time for a family celebration. The C.P. and I see the North Carolina relatives, my two sisters and spouses often …
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THE JOY OF FAMILY About once a year, I indulge in a paragraph or two about our granddaughters. They come to Maine with their parents for a week each August, and it’s a fun time. Filled with favorite activities from swimming in the cove to competing at miniature golf to several trips to the local bookstore. Add in …
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WHERE IS HOME? YOUTH One year ago this week, the Chief Penguin and I moved to North Carolina. Our last and final home. In our more than 50 years of married life, we have moved nine times and lived in six different states. I was born a Michigander, but only lived in Ann Arbor for one year before …
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FAMILY TIME Last week, the Chief Penguin and I spent several days in North Carolina. The primary reason was to attend my niece’s wedding in Durham. This was also a rare opportunity for a family gathering. Two young nieces participated as flower girls and loved their flower wands! My three siblings and spouses were there as well …
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