Category Archives: Family

Spousal amnesia, selective hearing, mind reading: marital communication by Christine Motta Faria

Posted on June 5, 2013 by powerof38

Back-story: We upgraded our 30-year old RV to a 20-year old RV. Mechanic-minded husband wants to go through new/old RV to make sure it is mechanically sound (even though we have ALREADY bought it) as I’m the one that will … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – Our lack of connection with the people who serve – By Christine Motta Faria

Posted on May 27, 2013 by powerof38

“For all of you, I ask that the next time you see a service member or veteran, thank them. Know that they stand tall for you. Know that they are the face of America in many regions, and it’s a … Continue reading →

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Over 45 and pregnant? Oh, what have I done? By Christine Motta Faria

Posted on May 17, 2013 by powerof38

Over 45 and pregnant? Oh, what have I done? I was sitting in the doctor’s office. Waiting for the results of the pregnancy test. Did you catch it … my most recent race entry put me in the 45-49 year-old bracket.   I … Continue reading →

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The Utter Aloneness of Infertility – By Christine Motta Faria

Posted on May 1, 2013 by powerof38

It’s been so long now, I can’t remember most of the drugs, the procedures, and even why I wanted to have a baby so badly. It took awhile, but I don’t cringe anymore when every conversation with a new acquaintance … Continue reading →

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Winter storm or terrorist attack? Minimum preparedness for somewhat responsible adults by Christine Motta Faria

Posted on February 7, 2013 by powerof38

Winter storm or terrorist attack? Minimum preparedness for somewhat responsible adults I was starving when I remembered the earthquake stash in my car … The granola bars were bricks, the peanuts rancid and four years expired. Okay, I wasn’t exactly … Continue reading →

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Timeless Wisdom from the Little River Band

Posted on December 28, 2012 by powerof38

Timeless Wisdom from the Little River Band We ran through the mud, our red tutus flouncing …  when I saw him struggling down the trail.     We were about ¾ of the way done with the 10K, heading down the ravine, … Continue reading →

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Where are you mama? I just need to know.

Posted on October 12, 2012 by powerof38

Where are you mama? I just need to know. It’s mid-October and the leaves on our ornamental pear tree are still green. Not surprising; it’s normally the last tree to hold out, to turn color and lose its leaves. Every year, … Continue reading →

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More celery and peanut butter dammit!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by powerof38

More celery and peanut butter dammit! A tale of caution for those perfectionists out there during Thanksgiving. When I was 22, I had one of my notorious “big ideas” to fix Thanksgiving dinner for my relatives, plus my new boyfriend, … Continue reading →

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Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda

Posted on August 16, 2012 by powerof38

They might be endearing and funny, or way too needy and demanding at times … How do we respond to our elderly guests at our casinos? Better than their own children? It’s possible. Before my mom passed away last December, … Continue reading →

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He was Already Up To H-O-R-S…

Posted on August 16, 2012 by powerof38

He was Already Up To H-O-R-S…When His Little Sister Swooshed in the Winning Basket Over 20 years have passed since my brother and I played basketball together like we used to in our suburban backyard in Castro Valley. “Horse” and … Continue reading →

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