Author Archives: AECRM

Part 3: We Invited Him to Our Wedding

Posted on March 17, 2023 by AECRM

As I mentioned in my last blog post, Mr. Peterson, my teacher for Criminology, expected us to work. I remember various occasions when students would talk with him informally over meals. It was a win/win situation. We learned more about … Continue reading →

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Part 2: Fatherly Admonition

Posted on March 14, 2023 by AECRM

The story continues. The previous summer, I went on a double date with my eldest brother, sister-in-law, and a guy who worked with my brother named Gary. I had never met him before. The four of us went to a … Continue reading →

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Part 1: A True Story Begging to be Told

Posted on March 10, 2023 by AECRM

An odd thing happened in my life several years ago. Out of the blue came a strong memory that arrested my attention and interrupted my plans. It is a true story that began in the late 1970s when I returned … Continue reading →

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A Gift with Some Memories

Posted on March 7, 2023 by AECRM

My Dad’s birthday was March 5th.  He died when his youngest grandchild, my daughter, was a year old.   I am looking forward to celebrating her thirtieth birthday later this year.  This is the second time that I have posted what … Continue reading →

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A Chronology of Cats

Posted on February 28, 2023 by AECRM

When I was just a little girl, a neighbor down the street found a stray mama cat who gave birth to four kittens. I had never had a pet before, so I asked my parents if they might let me … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Touch of Chaos

Posted on February 24, 2023 by AECRM

Since my husband’s death, I have found that I try to keep busy, work on projects, and get together with family and friends. The task of writing blog posts had me stymied because I needed to figure out where to … Continue reading →

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Much to Look Forward To

Posted on February 17, 2023 by AECRM

Gentle Readers: I was publishing weekly blog posts on Tuesdays and Fridays at approximately 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. Of late, I have hardly written much at all. This spring and summer, I have a calendar overflowing with visitors, trips, and … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago Today, Birthday Edition

Posted on September 13, 2022 by AECRM

Our mom, Kathryn, was born on Friday the 13th, a day which never proved unlucky for her, and was called home to the Kingdom of Heaven on 7/7/7 — a perfect number and a perfect day. Her father was one … Continue reading →

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This Old Lady Who Parked Her Brain, Part 2

Posted on July 15, 2022 by AECRM

“All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes.” -Winston Churchill I pondered that wisdom. This time, I had the foresight to put the tarp in the trunk first while bringing a load of nasty four-foot high … Continue reading →

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This Old Lady Who Parked Her Brain

Posted on July 12, 2022 by AECRM

Because I am an idiot periodically and don’t always foresee the consequences of my actions, I sometimes have to pay the price. I love to feed the birds and bunnies that eagerly await my arrival. One of my brothers was … Continue reading →

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