It’s family reunion time again. Each year, I look forward to visiting with my relatives and eating until I’m sick. I’ve tried a few strategies over the years to prevent my waistline from growing as big as the attendance at our family reunions. Did I mention I have over 30 first cousins, most of whom have kidsContinue reading
Category: Family
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Fit Tip: Preparing for a Feast
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Thankful for #Family Traditions
With Thanksgiving upon us, I’m always thankful for the Family Traditions which go along with celebrating the holiday. There are four traditions our clan has established which make for the perfect Thanksgiving. First, and most importantly, is the food. Mama Dear makes the best oven-roasted turkey. She also makes each of us our favorite sideContinue reading
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Irish Roots
I’ve heard it said that there are two kinds of people in this world: the Irish and those who wish they were. I am descended primarily from Irish and English immigrants. My family is very into genealogy but my eyes cross when I look at pages and pages of names listed from the first generationContinue reading
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Cuz That’s How We Roll
Last weekend, we laid a dear cousin to rest. Several of the first cousins spoke during the service about our family and shared memories of Cousin Mike. Almost everyone who spoke said the same thing; our cousins are more like brothers and sisters. Our family is extremely close knit. Since I already planned to writeContinue reading