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Mother Of None But Santa To Three

Mother Of None But Santa To Three

When someone asks you to describe Santa Claus, you might conjure up an image of a white-haired, bushy-bearded old man sporting a big grin, red suit, and black boots.   I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think the same. However, I play Santa for my niece and nephews...

Sometimes Nothing Can Mean Everything

Sometimes Nothing Can Mean Everything

Like many, I’ve been given my fare share of nicknames in my life. Most are semi natural and relate directly to my first name, such as Dane, Da, Daner. Then there are some not so close like Ralph and Spaz. Yet, the strangest and most important one was given to me by my...

Not A Mom, but I am an Aunt

Not A Mom, but I am an Aunt

I’m Cool With That There are some people who know that they want kids.  Becoming a mother is or was a no-brainer.  “Of course I’m gonna have kids.”  That’s cool.  Then there are others who know for a fact that they don’t want them.  “I have...