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Mimi’s Nutcracker
What began as a mother-daughter Nutcracker tradition turned into a decades-long ritual of ballet, birthdays, ornaments, and one ill-fated craft project. From toddler naps in velvet theater chairs to half-painted wooden Nutcrackers, this is a story about love, tradition, and embracing imperfection. Continue reading
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What He Wasn’t Supposed to See (Christmas Edition)
Some gifts are returned. Some are forgotten. And some linger quietly, waiting for the wrong moment to be discovered. A Christmas story about a gift card, a wallet, and the day my son learned something he can never unsee. Continue reading
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Witches, Rice Krispies Treats, and childhood memories rule Halloween
Halloween in grade school meant costume parades, Rice Krispies Treats, and the Hunger Games race for textbooks. From handmade costumes to spooky sing-alongs, those early memories shaped my love of October 31. Join me at The Creative Quill as we kick off Ten Days of Halloween with nostalgia, laughter, and spooky superstitions. Continue reading
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Shelf life lessons
A forgotten jar of mayonnaise at the back of the fridge becomes an unlikely muse. Equal parts absurd and existential, this tongue-in-cheek reflection turns sour condiments into symbols of aging, nostalgia, and invisibility, with a side of dark humor. Proof that even expired mayo has something to teach us. Continue reading
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Row C
A night out at The Conjuring: Last Rites delivered demons on screen, and something far scarier off-screen. When the lights came up, Row C wasn’t just empty. It was X-rated. Forget popcorn and plot twists, nothing could prepare me for the horror of a public hookup on AMC upholstery. Continue reading
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When Your Signature Becomes an Artifact
Cursive isn’t dead, it’s just moonlighting as Boomers’ secret code while Millennials and Gen Z stare at it like it’s the Da Vinci Code. From forged report cards to professors dragging back composition books, handwriting proves it’s less about elegance and more about survival in the age of bots. Continue reading
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Slushies, Turf Wars, and Monkey’s Blood
From sticky cones to turf wars and even a murder or two, the history of ice cream trucks isn’t all sprinkles and smiles. Inspired by a deep dive into the industry’s wild past, here’s my take on why those tinny chimes still send me sprinting to the curb. Continue reading
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We Played Outside. On Purpose
A group of kids drawing with chalk on the sidewalk sparks a nostalgic journey into summers past—before screens, fences, and over-scheduling. Through memories of childhood games, open backyards, and lemonade-fueled adventures, this blog post reflects on the magic of simpler times and the joy of being young, barefoot, and free. Continue reading
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My Parents Called It Protection, but I Called It Prison – With Better Snacks!
A look back at growing up with overprotective parents and surviving the high-stakes drama of middle school. From imaginary dangers to tween-level trauma, I relive the chaos with humor and heart. Continue reading
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