Category Archives: Family

My Ruse

Posted on January 12, 2015 by rhondakalkwarf

My husband and I met in high school. Our circles overlapped, but we weren’t close friends and we never dated. He would tell you he wasn’t ready for me, yet. I’m not sure what that means, but I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

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New Traditions

Posted on December 22, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

For the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing some of the holiday traditions in our home. My family holds our traditions dear, perhaps stubbornly so. Goodness, I’m rejoicing this year they will allow me to substitute Brussel sprouts for the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Celebrations with Family

Posted on December 15, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

Yesterday, we celebrated Christmas with my extended family. Over the years, the group has expanded and contracted. Like all families, we’ve had births and deaths, marriages and divorces, and moves. Last year, we were seventeen. This year, we were six. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Traditions and Gratitude

Posted on December 8, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

Like many, my husband and I have embarked on a mission of Gratitude. Each day, we take time to acknowledge and appreciate those aspects of our lives for which we are grateful. We try to do this first thing in … Continue reading →

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Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 2, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

Each year on the first Saturday of December, we venture out to cut down our Christmas tree. Over the years, we have visited several different tree farms as older farms run out of big enough trees and new farms open … Continue reading →

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Lost at Sea

Posted on November 15, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo as it is affectionately known by those who participate. 300,000 people around the world are busy trying to write a 50,000 word novel in the 30 days of November. I am one … Continue reading →

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I Voted

Posted on November 4, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

I’ve voted in every election for which I was eligible. The voting age changed from 21 to 18 in time that I was eligible one election earlier than I would have been. I’ve always considered the right to vote an … Continue reading →

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My Morning Soundtrack

Posted on October 20, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

Most evenings, my husband and I share a glass of wine by the fire. When it’s cold, that fire is in our fireplace. When it’s not cold (or not too cold), the fire is in our firepit outside. As we … Continue reading →

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Time Out Outside

Posted on October 13, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

My grandchildren were playing happily outside one afternoon when a little pushing ensued. They were taking turns going down the slide, but that turned into a race to see who could get to the top first. The little one was … Continue reading →

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With This Ring . . .

Posted on October 6, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

Once I finally convinced him to marry me, I would have been happy with a cigar band. But no, not him. He sold jewelry when he was in college. We needed to find a wedding band he had never sold or … Continue reading →

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