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Author Archives: Sunny
Sense and Sensibility . . . and Sea Monsters
For therapy, I listen to recorded books while walking. (And I didn’t check my spelling with hard copies of the texts discussed in this post, so don’t be surprised if there are discrepancies.) Since I’m committed to exercizing every day … Continue reading
Posted in For You, Sunny
Tagged Ben H. Winters, book, jane austen, monsters, reading, sea, Sense and Sensibility, spoof
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Sukkot and a movie recommendation: Ushpizin
Right now, Jews throughout the world are observing Sukkot. Though my husband and I come from families that have been Christian for many generations, I love learning about the Jewish religion. When we lived in Chicago, each autumn we saw … Continue reading
Homemade 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Nothing says love like a loaf of homemade bread. Here is the bread recipe I use all the time. (I’m not sure of its origin, though I got it from mother-in-law.) I can’t say whether it’s the best because there … Continue reading
Make Your Own Soft Ice Pack
Sure, frozen peas work well enough in a pinch, but if you’re prepared (and with a house full of boy scouts, it would be a good idea), a soft ice pack from the freezer is better. And one that just cost pennies (less than a bag of frozen peas) and uses common household materials would then be best! Continue reading
Posted in Health & Weight, Sunny, The House
Tagged cold pack, diy, diy ice pack, first aid, gel pack, homemade, ice, ice pack, injury, pack, rubbing alcohol, soft
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Older and Younger Kids
When I was a kid, I thought it was a little strange when I found out a friend of mine had older siblings that I didn’t even know about. They were married already. Later I thought that families that had … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Children, Dates, Family, Finding a Balance, Love, Relationships, Sunny
Tagged baby, children, family, family planning, gap, kids, love, memories, parenting, raising children, spread, teenagers
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Life is Better With . . . the MA Roller
In college, my roommate had this funky, rolling pin-like thing, that she loved. Many nights before going to bed, she could be found lying on the floor with this sculpted piece of wood under her back. She praised its ability … Continue reading
Posted in For You, Health & Weight, Life is Better With..., Me Time, Sunny
Tagged back, back pain, feels good, MA Roller, massage, rolling pin
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Kids and Cell Phones
Today my 17 year old called me on my cell phone at home. His brother brought me my ringing phone because I keep my phone in my purse and only use it when I’m out. I still use a land … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Sunny
Tagged apps, cell phone, iphone, kids, learning, modern, old fashioned, technology, teenagers, telephone
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Family History told by Kids
Have you told your children stories about when you were growing up? Do they know what you were like as a kid? How do they picture you as a young person? Check out how some adults are re-telling their family … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Fun, Learning, Relationships, Sunny
Tagged family, family history, fun, kid history, movies
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Book Recommendation-
My Grandfather’s Blessings, by Rachel Remen
Today on my walk I was listening to Rachel Remen’s book My Grandfather’s Blessings. This is actually my second time through it because it is packed with nuggets of wisdom and thoughts that need reflection, more attention that I could … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Finding a Balance, For You, Goals, Hobbies, Relationships, Sunny
Tagged book, feelings, goals, gratitude, learning, love, My Grandfather's Blessings, others, Rachel Remen, read, self, service
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Condensed Cream O’ Memory Soup
For our family, today is the first day back to school. Is your summer over yet? Did you do all the things on your “must do this summer” list? What about the fun activities you had planned or the together … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Children, Christmas, Family, Finding a Balance, For You, Fun, Goals, Relationships, Sunny
Tagged activity, children, Cream of Memory Soup, do your best, enough, family, fun, future, learning, looking back, reminiscing, soup, stress, teenagers
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