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Category Archives: Family Celebrations
Delia’s Christmas Manners
Delia Ephron has written an Op-Ed on the NYTimes about Christmas Manners in this era of extreme diversity we now live in. She promises to “answer questions for those tricky situations we all face at this time of the year.” … Continue reading
The Big Game Paella Event
It all started with a series of text messages between father and daughter. It went something this: Daughter: The Big Game is coming, Dad! Father: Yup! Daughter: Are you and Mom watching at the Cal Stadium? Father: Nope. Daughter: Well, … Continue reading
The Half Event
This past weekend, we made our way across the continent to partake in the celebration of my sister-in-law’s “Half-Birthday.” Being a Holiday baby, her birthday was somehow perpetually overshadowed by the frenzy of holiday celebrations, end-of-year office parties, exhaustive shopping … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Celebration, Childhood Friends, Family, Family Celebrations, Friendship, Half Birthday, Sisters
Tagged Birthday, Family, Friendship, Half-Birthday, postaweek2011, Postaweek2012, Sister-in-law
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On Anniversaries
This month, we celebrated our anniversary. I wanted a quiet celebration. One with a few friends and family. Nothing too fancy or contrived. Just an impromptu trip to a brunch place that’s become a recent favorite, Cafe des Amis. Another … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Anniversary, Family Celebrations, Wedding Anniversary
Tagged Aging, Anniversary, Commitment, family celebration, Marriage, Wedding Anniversary
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The Family Thanksgiving Dance
We were all gearing up for Thursday, November 24, 2011. It started with the order for the bird a few weeks ago from the neighborhood butcher: Air-chilled and all natural please. About 12 pounds? Yes, please. Then the menu planning. … Continue reading
Posted in Family Celebrations, Family Time, Kids, Thanksgiving
Tagged Apple pie, Family, family celebration, postaday2011, Thanksgiving, turkey
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