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Love & Genetics (and a smattering of addt’l recent reads)

In Book Reviews / Articles, Posts29 April, 2022Leave a comment Mia

I was recently gifted a copy of an incredible dual memoir and new release, Love & Genetics. Once finally unearthed from my seemingly bottomless to-be-read stack, I devoured it in …

Birthday Buddies

In Posts18 April, 2022Leave a comment Mia

Beginning 17 years ago when our first baby was due on his birthdate, Handsome Husband has graciously shared his birthday. Firstborn arrived late, but they’ll forever be birthday buddies. This …

60th Birthday Safari

In Adventure, Posts12 April, 2022Leave a comment Mia

To celebrate my dad turning sixty recently, we rented a giant passenger van and bumbled down the freeway to a nearby drive-thru safari park for a leisurely Sunday adventure. With …

Forever Fixin’

In Posts13 March, 2022Leave a comment Mia

I affectionately refer to my hubby as The Juggernaut, of comic book fame, because the guy NEVER. STOPS. MOVING. Running his business is demanding and tends to strap him to …

Homecoming

In Posts19 February, 2022Leave a comment Mia

Now that they’re “traditional school” students, my kids are enjoying some new perks of their education. Most recently, our girls attended the highschool’s homecoming dance. Dates were obtained, dresses were …

Eye (Year) of the Tiger

In Adoption, Posts9 February, 2022Leave a comment Mia

Chinese [Lunar] New Year heralded the Year of the Tiger, and our family celebrated with a traditional themed feast featuring Tiger Shrimp, Orange Chicken, Sweet & Sour Pork (heavy on …

Christ Mas Wrap-Up

In Posts22 January, 2022Leave a comment Mia

I’m a touch tardy in uploading our recent Christmas memories, but that’s only because it was a joyous season full of festivity that stretched out for weeks. ‘Twas a happy …

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