Monthly Archives: March 2006

Birthday Toys

Posted on March 8, 2006 by Marisa

I’m a big believer in the principle that it is important to get at least one toy for your birthday every year. As we get older, birthdays lose the glow they possessed when we were kids. They turn into another … Continue reading →

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Cooking Together

Posted on March 7, 2006 by Marisa

At about 4 pm today I sent an email to my sister that I’ve never sent before. It said, “What do you want to have for dinner tonight?” My sister and I have never lived in the same city as … Continue reading →

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The arrival

Posted on March 6, 2006 by Marisa

“Have you passed the sports complex yet?” “Yeah, just now.” “Okay, have you seen a sign for Target? “We just passed it! How did you know?” “Hey girlie, I know I-95 better than I should.” “Do I have to be … Continue reading →

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Hula, Hapa and Pi'ilani

Posted on March 4, 2006 by Marisa

When I was eight years old, my mom signed me up for a hula class at the Rec Center at Eagle Rock Park. I liked the idea of the classes, the but the reality wasn’t nearly as good. I was … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–Only one week until my sister comes to town

Posted on March 3, 2006 by Marisa

It’s Friday again, and the day is slipping away from me. It’s already after 1 pm and I’m just now getting my Random Ten up, for your reading pleasure. You know the rules, set your pod/digital music player to shuffle/random, … Continue reading →

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Firepath

Posted on March 2, 2006 by Marisa

While my sister and I were growing up, our bed time rituals were similar to other kids. We had to brush our teeth, lay out clothes for the next day and kiss our parents goodnight. There were storybooks and snuggles … Continue reading →

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Dinner in Delaware

Posted on March 1, 2006 by Marisa

Tonight a carload of us ventured down to Delaware to attend a friend’s birthday celebration. It was a seven course Moroccan dinner at a restaurant off the highway that looks like it should be a truck stop. You walk in … Continue reading →

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