Monthly Archives: September 2009

fourteen years ago today

Posted on September 28, 2009 by admin

Fourteen years ago today I had the pleasure of meeting the sweet wee one in this photo.  M’s birthday comes at a time when I’m reading the book, “The Latehomecomer—A Hmong Family Memoir”, by Kao Kalia Yang.  In this book … Continue reading →

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a birthday love gift

Posted on September 23, 2009 by admin

I (eye) am so glad that my family believes me when they ask what I want for my birthday: gifts that are handmade and from their hearts. My youngest made this sweet  I (eye) Love You Momma box. I love … Continue reading →

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never forget the difference you make

Posted on September 12, 2009 by admin

Last night I commented on a friend’s blog. She was writing about the pain of being a widow and the cravings she has to be by herself sometimes (away from a pre-K child and one in kindergarten) and yet how … Continue reading →

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Minnesota State Fair

Posted on September 7, 2009 by admin

We attended the Minnesota State Fair yesterday. We look forward to this event every year because there is something so comforting about what you can expect from this event: Families enjoying time with each other, every-kind-of-food-on-a-stick,music, juried art & craft … Continue reading →

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Canning tomatoes

Posted on September 2, 2009 by admin

Today I went to my friend Marie’s house to learn more about canning tomatoes. The kitchen was full of delicious aromas. It brought back  memories of my mom standing in a very humid hot Iowa kitchen with water boiling as … Continue reading →

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