Tag Archives: birthdays

Birthday! Biking & Hiking!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

To celebrate my birthday (5/5), I wanted to cycle the Covered Bridges of Bucks County, PA. , all preserved bridges built in the later part of the 19th century. We had cue sheets from organized rides and opted to try the … Continue reading →

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Blog Birthday! Happy Two Years!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

It’s William Shakespeare’s birthday! The bard at 449, is read, performed and analyzed around the world, on stage and screen, in parks and parking lots, indoors and outdoors. And it’s my blog’s 2nd birthday! Well maybe not yet as famous, … Continue reading →

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A Third Birthday & A Haircut: Upsherin!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

Today is our eldest grandson’s third birthday. I remember when he was born three years ago; we’d just sat down in a local theater to see a Shakespeare play. I was about to turn off my phone and noticed I’d … Continue reading →

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Bye, Bye Pink Cupcake, Hello…

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

My voice quivered a bit as I placed the order. An 8- inch round, white layer cake, fudge frosting, and lots of purple flowers. Rhonda, one of the Pink Cupcake proprietors, understood.  They’ve been baking and delivering birthday cakes to students … Continue reading →

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Fussing About Foie Gras? Try Chopped Chicken Liver!

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

About this time every year, there’s a flurry of emails and phone calls between my three siblings and me. Why? We’re planning what to make for mom’s birthday, July 22. I asked her a few weeks ago what she wanted.   … Continue reading →

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Monet at the NY Botanical Garden

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

The New York Botanical Garden created its own rendition of Claude Monet’s garden at his residence in Giverny, France. I’ve never been to Giverny; so I loved visiting the New York City version.  Quotes from Monet are interspersed among the colorful displays … Continue reading →

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A Gold Award, An 84th Birthday & A Petition

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

My niece Ruby, received her Gold Award this week. The highest award in Girl Scouts, she earned the required number of merit badges, logged countless community service hours, hiked and camped in all kinds of weather, sold boxes and boxes … Continue reading →

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Blog Birthday!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Today my blog turns 1 year!   From my first post to now, it’s been a lot of fun. I’ve written 126 posts, acquired 103 followers – and they’re not just family and friends I cajoled to join in the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Madeline!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Today is my sister Madeline’s birthday. A few weeks ago she wrote on her friend Wendy’s Facebook wall: “Happy Birthday! ..  I can’t believe how OLD you are!!! Wendy and Madeline were best friends throughout middle and high school. The … Continue reading →

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Happy 21st Birthday, Lydia & Leah

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

My daughter and niece were born the same day. Today they are 21. From this:  To this:  Happy Birthday, girls!

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