People often ask me what it’s like having two boys and if they’re different than girls. Well, it’s too soon to tell if they’re different, and if I had to give an answer about Fiona … she’s wilder than either of the boys. But here’s a boy example of what …

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Courtesy of DadDad, Owen and Jack have been sporting spiffy new tatoos. Jack has had an arm band (he had to cover it up with tape for his wrestling match yesterday) and for his match today, Owen put a pirate raider on the back of his neck. Don’t …

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Jack and Owen competed in a round robin tournament on Saturday. Each was in a group of six wrestlers, so each had five matches. Owen finished third with two pins and Jack finished second.

They both wrestled very well. Owen is showing much more focus in his approach to a …

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Still trying to get caught up with my blog … here’s some random photos from Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day after McKenna celebration on Long Island.

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Santa and the elves are ready for Christmas. Only 16 more days!!!

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My friend Rachel is FAMOUS … she has had her short stories read on the BBC. Yes, that’s right. The BBC reads Rachel’s fiction on the air. Is that cool or what?  You can listen to the latest one, "Quantum Man" RIGHT NOW on the BBC website. Click HERE. …

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These are my results from an online “test:”

You’re an energetic, ambitious woman.

And only NYC is fast enough for you.

Maybe you’ll set yourself up with a killer career

Or simply take in all the city has to offer.

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You can take a fun internet survey here to find out which science fiction character you are.

May the force be with you.

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Only three more days ’til Elvis gets to eat a mouse.  Goody.

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Our niece Aileen just graduated from NYU … and we’re very very proud of her.  She had a great four years, focusing on Irish Studies, English and Creative Writing. She managed to work in some great photography classes in her senior year and the year before got to spend a …

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I know you miss the old banner of our mess, but this wonderful flower (Paeonia lactiflora ‘Sarah Bernhardt’) lives at our house AS WELL as the mess. In case you want to compare/contrast flower vs. mess, here’s the old one for posterity:

**5 June 2005: EDITED: Several people …

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I’ve been trying to do better about basic things … like flossing my teeth in the morning and putting on make-up. Of course, I’ve been looking for ways to streamline things.  This morning, when I was doing my 30-second Listerine swish, I realized my nose was stuffy. Stupid me, I …

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Molly had her second obedience class tonight. I guess the verdict is not a surprise: she is very smart, but very willful.

Anyone who has met Molly knows that she, um, isn’t the best dog in Carversville and anyone who has met her is probably relieved to hear she’s going …

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I’ve been debating doing a blog for a couple of months.  On one hand, why do I want a bunch of potential random people to know what’s going on at our house? On the other hand, whether it’s in a weblog or a spiral notebook, it’s probably a good idea …

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