March 8 was Chuck’s 59th birthday. Yes, it’s his last year in the 50’s. We have decided to have a big blowout party next year for both of our birthdays (I’ll be – *gasp* – 50). As we plan on spending the semi-big bucks, we agreed to a moratorium on a somewhat whacky tradition we…

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My sister is here visiting us for a week from Pennsylvania (can you say “snowbird”?). She arrived yesterday and so we took it easy on her – no huge parties or outrageous activities planned. We had clam chowder and a baguette for dinner, and some wine. Apparently a little too much wine as she forgot…

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As promised, pics!

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Here’s the thing: we live in sunny southern California where last week temps topped 85 degrees – and I mean Fahrenheit. So guess where we decided to spend Thanksgiving? In Lapeer, Michigan, of course (and what I love about the city’s website is that there are few if any photos of the place in winter)!…

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Saturday was the annual Halloween party at jack’s. He’s been putting one on for many years and Chuck has been a faithful attendee. A semi-enforced requirement is that you must wear a costume. Before I cam along, that meant for time immemorial Chuck went as a cowboy. Since we’ve been going together, he’s branched out.…

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Chuck scored really high points on the Best Husband in the World scale by giving me this cute-as-the-dickens Vermont Teddy Bear as a get well gift after my recent wrist surgery. The cast is on the left arm, and it has a little sling just like mine! Its little hospital gown is even open in…

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