Category Archives: Love

Cubs Win!!!

Posted on November 9, 2016 by rhondakalkwarf

In case you’ve been under a rock somewhere and haven’t yet heard the news, the Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series. This is big news everywhere. The loveable losers have become loveable winners. Honest—there are tee shirts that laud … Continue reading →

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A Mother Reminisces

Posted on May 7, 2015 by rhondakalkwarf

With Mothers’ Day approaching, I’m thinking about motherhood. Specifically, my own experience. Please forgive my indulgence today as I expound upon my joys being mother. For years, I said that each phase of my children’s development was my favorite. I … Continue reading →

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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

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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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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On Not Being a Cheerleader

Posted on September 24, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

I had no early experience with football. I grew up in a house with no men. Then, in seventh grade, my new school had a football team. And my Big Crush was on the team! I became a football fan. … Continue reading →

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I No Longer

Posted on September 15, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

This quote, written by José Micard Teixeira, has been floating around Facebook for the last week or so and I thought I’d share it here for those who missed it. “I no longer have patience for certain things, not because … Continue reading →

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Moments Just Happen

Posted on September 3, 2014 by rhondakalkwarf

One morning last week, my four-year-old granddaughter and I were at the breakfast table talking about family. “Who is your mommy?” she asked. “Grandma Barbara is my mommy.” “I have a Grandma Barbara, too.” “I know; she’s my mommy.” “Who’s … Continue reading →

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