Category Archives: relationships

Saturdays

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Dawn King

When I was a kid my parents had a list of chores that had to be done Saturday mornings.   The list was generated after we were in bed on Friday nights, and awaited us on the kitchen table when we … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Dawn King

My Aunt (Dad’s sister) found some old family photos, and gave me this one of Dad. What a serious little boy; wonder what he’s thinking about? Maybe he’s considering what he’ll be when he grows up.  What choices he’ll make … Continue reading →

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Aunt V is out of the hospital!

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Dawn King

Quick update.  Aunt V got discharged this evening.  I’m home for a moment to pack a bag, then I’m going to go stay at her place.  Maybe one night.  Maybe more.  We’ll see.  She, of course, insists she doesn’t need … Continue reading →

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Haiti

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Dawn King

I feel an extra emotional connection while I watch news footage of the massive 7.0 earthquake in Haiti.  It doesn’t look like many structures survived, and there are likely thousands dead.  The extra little tug I feel is caused by … Continue reading →

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Irony

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Dawn King

This morning as I make my way down the driveway to the mailbox I am struck by the irony of the two cards I am sending.  One is to my husband’s aunt who turns 94 this week.  The other is … Continue reading →

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Back to the future

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Dawn King

Earlier this week I had a day off and I didn’t have any other appointments or commitments.  A whole day to myself!  It was rainy and cold, but still, a whole day off to myself.  I have a number of … Continue reading →

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When 27 is all there is.

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Dawn King

Yesterday afternoon I sat in a hot and stuffy church sanctuary waiting for a ceremony to start.  In some ways it felt like I was attending a wedding.  There were flowers.  And people dressed up.  And we kept glancing toward … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 2, 2009 by Dawn King

A couple days ago I went berry picking at a local farm.    The blueberry bushes are about five feet tall, and as you pick, sheltered under your particular shrub, you hear the conversations of the people around you.  Most people … Continue reading →

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Reconstruction

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Dawn King

You know when you watch people on the news after a tornado or a hurricane has ripped their lives and homes to shreds,  how they look around with tears in their eyes, in shock at all the damage, but still … Continue reading →

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Yesterdays

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Dawn King

It completely slipped my mind Saturday, when I was so busy with my list of things to do, that it was the fifth anniversary of the day Mom unexpectedly died.  I knew earlier in the week that Saturday was the … Continue reading →

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