Category Archives: Family

Packing up

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Marisa

I’m coming to the end of my time in Portland, and while I’m a little bit antsy to get back into regular life (after what seems like months of irregular life), I’m also pained to leave this city I love … Continue reading →

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The Second Night of Hanukkah

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Marisa

Last night, cousins Amy and Jean hosted their annual Latke Party. Unfortunately, travel and the stomach flu kept a number of the expected guests away. Their absence didn’t keep the rest of from enjoying stacks of white and sweet potato … Continue reading →

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Back from Portland, where I had nearly no internet

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Marisa

In the past, when I’ve gone home to Portland, I’ve had the opportunity to while away hour upon hour, gazing at the internet on my trusty laptop, thanks to my parents’ abundant wireless connection. However, in November, my parents moved … Continue reading →

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A long-ish update in payment for blog neglect

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Marisa

Sunday afternoon, my cousin Melissa called from Los Angeles to check in. Within the first couple minutes of our conversation, she said, “You know, I used to feel so in touch with your life because of your blog. But you … Continue reading →

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Giving thanks in Apartment 2024

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Marisa

Yesterday, I hosted Thanksgiving for the second time in my life. The first was several years ago, when all my Philly family decamped for the Columbia River Gorge. This year, needing to take Scott and his mom into the equation, … Continue reading →

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Gathering windfall apples on Sauvie Island

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Marisa

During my childhood, there was a stretch of several years when, during the fall, my mom, sister and I would drive out to Sauvie Island. We’d park in the grassy lot at the Bybee-Howell house and pick up windfall apples … Continue reading →

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Updates from my urban life

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Marisa

My sister blew through town earlier in the week, bringing with her a handful of new songs, John Elliot, Mudge the accupuncturist and lots of chaos. She rolled in a minute or two after 4:30 pm on Sunday afternoon, pulling … Continue reading →

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Saying goodbye to Bonnie the dog

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Marisa

We got Bonnie the third day of my junior year of high school. I remember vividly, because my parents had gotten me my very first car the week before and I drove out to the Troutdale Humane Society to meet … Continue reading →

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Four generations on a single statue

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Marisa

Saturday afternoon, I got a call from my mom’s cousin Amy. She was at Rittenhouse Square with Derek and Sabrina and was wondering if I wanted to join them. I was sitting at the dining room table when the phone … Continue reading →

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Thirty-eight years and counting

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Marisa

Last Friday, my parents celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary. It’s an impressive feat, especially given the fact that they had known each other just six weeks on the day they got married. My dad was 21 and my mom had … Continue reading →

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