Tag: Family Relationships
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Sharing Stories
This past Wednesday I spent the evening in Manhattan at the Yale Club, attending a regional event for Stony Brook. Every so often the school hosts events around the country, providing an opportunity for alumni to gather and to connect with one another. This was my first time to attend one of these events and…
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Happy 90th, Grandma!
Last weekend our family took a whirlwind trip to California. We arrived late Friday night (the wee hours of the night according to New York time) and flew home on Monday. The reason? To celebrate Grandma’s 90th birthday. Siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandchildren, and great-children, gathered to honor a deserving woman. We laughed, we cried, we ate, and…
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Michigan Traditions
Writing about my love of traditions, routines, and habits, is not a new topic for me. I love exploring the ways traditions shape everyday life. We recently spent five days in Michigan with Brad’s family, and since then I have been reflecting on some of the summertime traditions we enjoy each time the Brummeler clan…
Alicia Brummeler 