Category Archives: Nostalgia
A tiny tree in the forest
Big family trees with numerous branches have always fascinated me. Large families in general do, as well. I can’t get enough of the stories my friends share of reunions, get-togethers and holiday celebrations. I also love hearing of how they gather to support one another in times of great joy and times of great sorrow. Their …
My fiftieth Fourth
I woke up this morning and realized this is my fiftieth Fourth of July. While this one is going to be spent working on a lot of homework, I couldn’t help but reminisce about celebrations past. My primary memories associated with the Fourths of my childhood involve decorating my purple bike each year. I remember …
Peace Love Libertyville
Sometimes the greatest love affairs are not with people, but with places. Maybe a place you can only dream of visiting, maybe a place you visited and fell in love with…or maybe a place you lived that never left your heart. From ages nine to fifteen, I lived in Libertyville, Illinois; for me it was …
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