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BookEnds Scrabble Challenge

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Karen

“You look like someone who should keep score,” the woman across the table hands me the little pencil. Surely Daddy, the retired math teacher, would be proud, but how do they know? Have I suddenly sprouted a pocket protector and … Continue reading →

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Junior high school, with Huge Grown-up Consequences

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Karen

Girl is jealous of another girl flirting with her boyfriend. Trouble ensues. That’s what the whole CIA Internet David Petraeus mess looks like thus far. Except the “boyfriend” was General Davis Petraeus and the girls are women, one a sycophant … Continue reading →

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Cheating at Scrabble, moi?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Karen

Scrabble reunion today….at Jill’s house. The excuse, although she didn’t realize it before she arrived, was a baby shower for Ali. And we were all desperate to chat and catch up. Of course we also had a Scrabble board going. … Continue reading →

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How to Get Rid of Your Stuff….book swap and more…

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Karen

Still working on cleaning out garage storage. Huge job. One carload to Good Will already. Haven’t tackled this since moving here 12 years ago this month. A scary thought, as is having been here 12 years, longer than I’ve lived … Continue reading →

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Need a Graduation Gift?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Karen

I’ve got the perfect suggestion, especially for a girl: A tool kit. No one thinks of that and unlike many a graduation gift—the nice pen, even a gift card, which can get lost—tools will actually get used. My friend Jill … Continue reading →

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