I received an email that left a lump in my throat. I have done several articles on Grace Mathewson and her collection of postcards on Shades; to her from friends and parents as they traveled the world. I'm sure you can all empathize with me; that as..

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Over a year ago, I wrote the article below. I was reminded of this post by the following commercial. A commercial I always stop and watch. Don't miss the young woman at the end of the post, she's killa. So, what is home to your ear? Can you find..

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I have an affinity for earthquakes, or perhaps better said, they have an affinity for me. From San Diego to Seattle, they have followed me up the western coast of the United States. I lived in California during the Loma Prieta Earthquake. The epicenter...

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My husband is no good at hiding things from me. That, "I need to take this phone call in the other room explanation." I didn't buy it. Something was wrong. Something was very wrong. He kept saying, "Are you sure, are you sure?" I..

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I spoke to my new daughter-in-law's mother and father this week-end, he of last week's plane crash. Still in a great deal of pain, he will be seeing a spinal surgeon. His very wise wife may have permanently clipped his wings. Can you say John...

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