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The Smell of Creosote

Posted on August 26, 2020 by advicefrommarta

There was a storm the other day, just a little thunder, wind, and rain here, but farther to the north, it was a storm. When I went outside the next morning it smelled like creosote. More precisely, it smelled like … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen Table

Posted on August 20, 2020 by advicefrommarta

                          We have always been a kitchen table kind of family. We’re lucky, we have both an eat-in kitchen and a formal dining room. We use them both. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 24, 2015 by advicefrommarta

On Thursday night my friend Sandy’s father died. I was feeling sad for her and sad for myself, for being at the stage of life where your friends’ parents die. My friends Vince and Miller called. They are also friends … Continue reading →

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Non Lethal Adventures in Childhood

Posted on February 4, 2014 by advicefrommarta

If you know me, you’ve probably heard this story before: When I was in first grade I rode the bus home from school. At least some days of the week my older sister must have done something else after school … Continue reading →

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My Dream Mother’s Day Gift

Posted on May 10, 2013 by advicefrommarta

I’m pretty sure I know what I’m getting for Mother’s Day this weekend. But if you want to know what I really want it’s this: I’d like an entire month where I don’t see another article that explains why American … Continue reading →

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