Tag Archives: traditions

I’ve blogged before about resolutions (http://wp.me/p1BrD5-2T), it’s the right thing to do as a final post for the year, yes?! A little too off target this year, I’d say. It’s my 2013 wrap up blog, so let’s have some fun with … Continue reading →

Posted on December 30, 2013 by wvrealtoramy | Leave a comment

A Gift to My Daughters-in-Law. Wherever you may be.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

I’m not a good Christmas Mother. I rationalize that I’m setting the bar fairly low for the mother’s of my grandchildren. But the truth is, I think I’m just too practical (translation=lazy). My little group has some Traditions (explained here: https://40somethinglessons.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/a-traditional-lesson/), … Continue reading →

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The Broccoli Queen

Posted on December 3, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

My whole life has been a lie. One big, fat, horrible fallacy that has only recently been exposed to me. My brother’s, too. I haven’t had the nerve to break it to him yet (hope he’s not reading this), but … Continue reading →

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My Mineral County Story

Posted on February 7, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

Below is a copy of the article released by the Mineral Daily News that I submitted for part of the Mineral County Day publication. Below that is my additional commentary that’s just for kicks (feel free to skim): All worthwhile … Continue reading →

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5 Things I Will Never NOT Pay For

Posted on January 22, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

Inspired by a blog about Things to Splurge on When You’re Broke, I thought about what I would splurge on if I had endless finances which lead this list: 5 Things I Will Never NOT Pay For. May not be the … Continue reading →

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Who’s childhood is it, anyway?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

It’s funny what you remember about your childhood. As I have talked to my brother about his memory of any single event, it’s amazing how different his perspective was from mine. When it comes to the overall, the big picture, … Continue reading →

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What Valentine’s Day Means at 40Something

Posted on February 8, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

According to Wikipedia, the tradition of Valentine’s Day is at least partially historically explained: Valentine was a priest who refused a law that allegedly ordered that young men remain single. The Emperor supposedly did this to grow his army, believing that married … Continue reading →

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A Traditional Lesson

Posted on December 6, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

The great search is on. Each year, at Christmas, I hunt high and low for the same thing. It must be found in person and by me. It has certain criteria that must be met. Every year it is important. … Continue reading →