Category: Childhood and Memories
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The Clarinet That Waited
I hadn’t opened my clarinet case in over fourteen years. It had followed me through high school graduation, college, multiple moves, career changes, and marriage. Somewhere along the way it stopped being an instrument and became another box tucked away in the closet. When I finally opened it, I expected…
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More Than Just a Beach Vacation
When people ask about my favorite childhood vacations, my mind immediately goes to the beach. Every year, my family spent a week at the beach. We stayed in the same place, visited the same beaches, and followed many of the same traditions. While it may not sound exciting to most,…
The Lovely Ordinary 