Inside but outside

It’s strange to feel like a total stranger with your own family. I have been back 3 days now.  Friends of mom’s, dad’s and brothers have been pouring in and out of the place.  Everyone is buzzing about, working on the funeral details or talking to guests. And here I am, the usual Hostess of Everything, the Director of Fun, sitting awkwardly all by her lonesome just to get out of the way. Obviously, being the one far away when everything happened didn’t put me in the decision process.  And not being resourceful in Bangkok also put me out in...
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Note on the Super Bowl

Hi gang. I’m buzzed off of my friend Jon’s home brewed yummy Chocolate Port and highly addictive Hard Cider. (John – I will sell my soul to you as long as you keep making them Hard Cider!) Lots and lots and lots of food served. I can’t even begin to discuss the yummy brats, wings, dips, and much much more. And my favorite commercial of the evening? CareerBuilder.com. I’m going to make me one of the ring binder helmet at work! Here are the highlights of the conversations going on during the game that I managed to remember… Prince of...
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