Tag Archives: celebration

#2: Attend the Minneapolis May Day Parade

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Stef

In addition to offering a plethora of museums, sporting events, and year-round outdoor activities, Minneapolis is also home to more eclectic groups and events, such one of the largest Fringe Festival in the world, the annual naming of a dairy … Continue reading →

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Beyond 101: Attend a Seder

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Stef

I don’t know a lot about religion. I was raised Christian, and received very basic education about the Bible. From what little I read, in the Old Testament God seemed to be a very angry, vengeful force; it wasn’t until … Continue reading →

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Remember when….

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Stef

I am a highly organized person, but not by choice.  Rather, I have to use managerial structures (schedules, routines, systems) to compensate for the fact that I have a completely crappy memory.  I live by the adage, “A place for … Continue reading →

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Supple Santa

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday at work one of my sweetie’s colleagues celebrated a milestone anniversary with the company.  To help establish a festive mood, his manager brought in cupcakes for everyone to enjoy.  In addition to being delicious, these cupcakes were decked with … Continue reading →

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A decade of friendship and love

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Stef

Ten years ago today a very sweet boy agreed to spend the rest of his life with me.  He likely didn’t know exactly what he was getting in to – but I am deeply grateful he chose to stay with … Continue reading →

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Celebrations abound!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Stef

A month ago one of my colleagues had a baby.  Today, she brought her new son into the office so we could all meet him, as well as see her and catch up on her life as a new mommy. … Continue reading →

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Holiday habit

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Stef

I don’t have many traditions in my life.  Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, New Year’s, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Halloween… all of these events look different for me from one year to the next.  And for the most part, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the world

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Stef

The “Rule of 3” is active in my life once again.  Actually, the rule has been in a bit of overdrive this past week – but today I’ll focus on just one of the many instances I could cite. A … Continue reading →

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They’re here, they’re here!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Stef

To help celebrate my birthday, my mom, dad, and slightly younger sister are all visiting me this weekend.  It’s been several years since my family has been in my state; my sister has never seen the house that my sweetie … Continue reading →

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The impact of apparel

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Stef

This morning when I arrived at the elementary school, I walked into the service center to make a few photocopies – and I saw one of the teachers wearing a prom dress. Um, okay…?  I wasn’t quite sure what to … Continue reading →

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