Monthly Archives: August 2015

A House, Some Lives, Some Things…and Trying to Make Sense of it All

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Mary Rowen

A month of so ago, I wrote a post about getting ready for a yard sale to help clean out my mom’s house. She’s selling the house in which my brothers and I grew up and moving to a condo. … Continue reading →

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Catching a Breath

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Mary Rowen

The rain and thunderstorms this morning cooled things off, both literally and figuratively, and the breeze coming through the windows smells just a little like the ocean. If you follow this blog, you may be aware that my life has … Continue reading →

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Going Batty: A Rabies Story

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Mary Rowen

It’s 11:33 on Friday morning, and I’m waiting for the phone to ring. I’d be lying if I said the anxiety’s killing me, but also can’t deny that I really, really hope to hear some positive news. Here’s the story, … Continue reading →

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Packing for a Trip? Here’s One Good Reason for Travel Insurance

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Mary Rowen

If you’re anything like me, you’re not in the habit of buying travel insurance. When you plan a trip, there are so many expenses anyway. Depending on where you’re going and what you hope to do while away, you’ll most … Continue reading →

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