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Mommy Brain
Years as a country doctor, in Alabama and in B.C.’s central interior, gave Sterling Haynes insight into the gritty reality of his women patients. He also fathered four strong, independent, amazing...
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Why blogging matters to me
Starting the new year thinking about blogging, photo of 2003/2004 Sydney fireworks via morgueFile On December 30 Michael Dahl posed two questions in the title of his blog post on Speak for We: “Does...
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The good news is…hair grows
I figured I should get my hair cut pretty short so that it would be wash-and-go for my trip to Australia. I had a coupon for a nearby hair salon and walked over this morning to get my unruly hair...
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My heart is a puddle
It’s an old saw, “If I’d known how much fun grandchildren would be, I’d have had them first.” In my case, things worked out that way. I’ve never had children. That’s a long story with some sad...
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The Blessing of Family Noise
Grandchildren and Popsy holding hands and jumping the waves at Anglesea One night in Melbourne I told Oscar (2 1/2) and Lily (4) the story of the pater familias who complained of the noise in his...
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Connecting via Skype & Facetime
Baby Sunday You can see the delight on Sunday’s face. Her mother, Michelle, is leaning over the iPad. Sunday is beaming because she is looking at another beloved face. Her mother, Miriam, is talking...
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Farewell to the grandchildren
Nearly a week has passed since I wrote the first draft of this post. Today, the feelings are just as strong. The Overland train is swaying along the tracks that lead away from Melbourne. This morning...
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Traveling with death
“I hope I see you again,” she said. We stopped last night to say farewell to a couple who are high on our list of favourite people. When we said our goodbyes, Jill spoke the six words that struck me...
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What a party: Jarman twins celebrate 70 years
70 for 70, seventy friends for a 70th birthday. That was the plan, and thanks to the determination and incredible organizational skills of Jeannette (David’s wife), the twins (Robin and David Jarman)...
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Re-visiting home
I’ve just come in from an evening walk along the waterfront. One of the resident great blue herons sat on a concrete embankment, contemplating his dinner prospects in the water below. Along the bridge...
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