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Category Archives: Childhood Friends
An Open Letter To My High School Friends
I’m back in my comfortable home in California and finally able to sit in front of my computer after putting away the luggage and its contents. Please forgive me if I have chosen to meander into philosophical musings. After more … Continue reading
A Trip To Paintland
One of my very dear childhood friends, Baby, came to visit us with her family this past holiday season. Once they were done traipsing around the country, they managed to give us a few days of “not doing much,” before … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Childhood Friends, friends, Friendship, Painting
Tagged Acrylic Painting, Art, Artistic Expression, Baby Herrera, Friends, Friendship, Painting, Postaweek 2015
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Summer Solstice Wedding
This past weekend, we dedicated our time to celebrate with some dear friends the marriage of their youngest daughter, Christina, in Carmel Valley. Christina and our daughter have been friends since they were in Middle School. They were classmates, sports … Continue reading
Posted in Bagpipes, Califorina, Carmel Valley, Childhood Friends, DPChallenge, High School Friends, mother-daughter relationship, Pebble Beach, Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Summer Solstice, Wedding
Tagged Carmel Valley, Childhood Friends, Daily Post, Daily Prompt, Monterey, Quail Lodge & Gold Club, Sisterhood, Summer Solstice, Summer Wedding, Wedding
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The 5X7 Card
A 5×7-size card arrived in the mail this afternoon. An invitation? An announcement? A greeting likely. Mickey’s unmistakable cursive draped across the front was a welcome surprise to a near-perfect Saturday afternoon. After all, how often do we receive … Continue reading
Three Friends
I received this copy of a very recent photo of my sister-in-law, Merle, with her friends (from way back when….) Nanette and Mickey. We were all together on a trip that started in Prague, worked through Germany, and ended in … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Friends, Empty Nest, Friendship, Travel
Tagged Childhood Friends, Friendship, Germany, postaday 2013, postaweek 2013, Travel
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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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Girlfriends
The other day, I traveled my usual journey to take the BART at Millbrae station at the end of my workday. Hubby had to dine solo this weeknight. I was going to meet up with some girlfriends for dinner in … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Friends, friends, Friendship, High School Friends, Life Stages, middle years
Tagged Friends, Friendship, Girlfriend, Life Stages, postaweek2011, Postaweek2012, Relationships
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At Greenbelt 5, Felix Is Not A Cat!
The past three weeks have gone by in a flash. First there were the preparations for various meetings. Then meetings to prepare for more meetings. There were also the preparations for the long trip, the frenzied last minute shopping for … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Celebration, Childhood Friends, Filipino Food, Friendship, High School Friends, Manila, restaurants, Travel
Tagged Asian Cuisine, Filipino Food, Friends, Greenbelt, Manila, postaweek2011, Postaweek2012, Travel
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Vanna, On Her First Anniversary
Today went like any other regular work day. It was overcast in the morning over the Bay Area. It had been raining since yesterday. They promised some sun by the afternoon. And indeed, the sun came out but the air … Continue reading
Stories over Roast Duck Dinners
Our daughter decided to treat us to a dinner of roast duck in two courses last week. It was her gift to her father, who was to celebrate his birthday in a few days. It was supposed to be a … Continue reading
Posted in Child, Childhood Friends, Cuisine, Death, Family, Family Members, Food, Issues & Trends, Kids, Letting Go, Parents, Siblings
Tagged Childhood friend, death, Duck, Family, Food, Friends, Roast Duck
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