Monthly Archives: June 2014

Rules, right back at you, Mom

Posted on June 30, 2014 by jottingjoan

My nephew, Jeremy, and his wife, Tara, have seven children from four months to 12 years old. Tara homeschools and takes the children to music lessons. She maintains a private family blog about their children. With their permission I am … Continue reading →

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going back home with the kids

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jottingjoan

Childhood memories dictate my daughter’s summer visits. They had barely cleared the doorway when she began planning a hot dog roast in the back yard with her children. We still use the same spot where she burnt plenty of dogs. … Continue reading →

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Packing up to camp with baby

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jottingjoan

Family trips include newborns in our family. Still, we broke all records with our youngest via a business and pleasure trip to the New England states initiated shortly after our only daughter began her fifth week. As we traveled across … Continue reading →

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dealing with spam

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jottingjoan

My email announced I had received such an honor, “You were recently chosen as a potential candidate to represent your professional community in Who’s Who in Business.” I was so flattered. I filled out the application with my work history … Continue reading →

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