Category: Stories
16
Feb
February 16 Is A Great Day For A Celebration
by Judy Palermo
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Today is February 16, my birthday! I was born in 1968 which makes me an Aquarius and a Gen-X’er. My birthstone is amethyst which was...
09
Feb
Celebrating Valentine’s Day In the 80s at Canfield High School
by Judy Palermo
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I love February 14th! It’s a fun day to celebrate the people in your life that mean the most to you. I’m certainly on board...
19
Jan
How I Look At The Bright Side During Winter
by Judy Palermo
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It’s winter in northeastern Ohio. The days are gray and the nights are cold. Growing up, this frosty weather didn’t phase me. It was a...
12
Jan
Winter Sangria Is An Easy And Tasty Cocktail
by Judy Palermo
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-2 bottles Pinot Grigio (or you can use a Chardonnay) -¾ c sparkling apple cider -¼ c sugar -¼ c or so of fresh cranberries,...
29
Dec
Our New Year’s Eve Tradition Still Continues
by Judy Palermo
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“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?”, originally recorded by Margaret Whiting in 1947, is a familiar song we start hearing towards the end of...
22
Dec
Picking Out The Family Christmas Tree Was Memorable
by Judy Palermo
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The Christmas tree is undoubtedly a significant symbol of the holidays. Growing up in the 70s, picking out our live tree was something my siblings...
01
Dec
Three Easy Tips To Keep Your Christmas Gifts Organized
by Judy Palermo
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Today is December 1. Are you in a frenzy to purchase and wrap Christmas gifts? There’s still time so no worries! These 3 tips always...
24
Nov
My Favorite Part Of Thanksgiving Day Is Unique
by Judy Palermo
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Happy Thanksgiving! Oddly enough, my favorite thing about this day is inhaling all of the great smells. For me, certain smells trigger joyful memories, and...
17
Nov
A Quirky Thursday Post..What’s In My Handbag?
by Judy Palermo
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I enjoy watching YouTube videos. One day I stumbled on women sharing “What’s In Your Handbag” clips which I found strangely entertaining. I thought it...
27
Oct
Dressing Up For Halloween Was So Much Fun!
by Judy Palermo
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When I was young, choosing a Halloween costume took days or maybe weeks of consideration. Should I dress up in a spooky costume or something...