Banana Bread I don’t remember the first time I had banana bread. But I do know that each time I have it, it reminds me of my mom (Hey, Ma!). My mom made banana bread often when we were growing up and it always creates that same wonderful smell as it bakes (at 350 for… Continue reading Ma’s Banana Bread
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63 Little Things I Missed
The Pandemic Miss List I thought about posting this list once I started the blog as a way to remember things I actually missed (little random things like holding the door for a stranger) once the pandemic took full control of life in Boston, but I never did. I wrote this list not long after… Continue reading 63 Little Things I Missed
Getting Old.
Today as I sat on my parents couch on Zoom with my parents, my brother, sister in law, and seven year old nephew, it was a reminder – this is getting old. For all of us. My sweet nephew, who has been on Zoom school for the week, following a positive case near to his… Continue reading Getting Old.
Wrapping up 2020
Anyone else been tracking their packages?! This put things right back into perspective. https://apple.news/A_BfDc4QmSdCleZJDNFxe_A “It is what it is. And [the children] have to learn that sometimes things don’t always play out as planned.” “Indeed, that seems to be the recurring lesson of 2020.”
I’ve reached the redecorating phase of quarantine…again….
The Atlantic: The Year We Lost
I highly recommend everyone read this article. I’ve tried so many times to describe a few of these aspects. Especially related to time and memories. A really great read. It’s long but worth it. If you’re not interested in the full length, here’s a still long (but shorter) version paraphrased below. Everything is directly quoted… Continue reading The Atlantic: The Year We Lost
The Most Memorable Day of the Year: August 28th, 2020
mem·o·ra·ble/ˈmem(ə)rəb(ə)l/adjective worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual. “Worth remembering” is a given when it comes to your older brothers wedding. “Easy to remember” is also doable, but then as time goes on those memories fade or you forget just how the day played out. That’s where writing (this blog)… Continue reading The Most Memorable Day of the Year: August 28th, 2020