Tag Archives: sorella

sisterlove.

When I was home this past weekend, seeing family, crying with my cousins, and saying goodbye to a wonderful uncle, I also got to see some of my sisterloves. They are scattered on the eastern seaboard, but we all gathered … Continue reading

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6th Place: Relative Danger.

Today was D-day for my 5K with my sister. The race started at 10:30, which meant we had plenty of morning to…get nervous! I was up until 1:00, making sure I had hot beats to jog around Ypsilanti to. Getting … Continue reading

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Un’amica Stretta

Like, for instance, we just learned the other day that un’amica stretta means “a close friend.” But stretta literally means tight, as in clothing, like a tight skirt. So a close friend, in Italian, is one you that can wear … Continue reading

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Relative Danger: a story of sorelle

Chicks, it’s Friday. I am trying to keep my spirit up, despite the fact that apparently I am allergic to the entire state of California. Last night was a hectic night, as are most nights at the HAP house. We’re … Continue reading

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blistered feet, as your spinning round my mind…

Well folks, I took a two day break, which was mostly uncalled for, so to make up for it I made myself get up on a Saturday morning to run. I was two days behind! It’s like I screwed up … Continue reading

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Must of been love (could've been fate…)

Here comes fall. Here goes nothing. Here comes nights darkened by five, evenings of tea, book club, crafts, laughter, love. Here comes yoga, brisk walks home, smiles at work, a season full of hope. Here comes soccer, children running, trying … Continue reading

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Super Yummy Apple Crisp

I have a real sister, and a few bunch of honorary sisters. Two of them have been my honorary sisters since I was nine. We’re talking 1995, people. Side ponytails and all. Anyways, their mama makes delicious apple crisp, and … Continue reading

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Pushing to get to the shade: Lilith Fair 2010

This may or may not be a tent full of tampons…and pads…and moist towels! Court Yard Hounds Mary J Blige = soul sister. Sarah, as always, a pleasure.

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Yes, I'd like to introduce you to my 90 cousins.

I got a call from my mom last night that said, “Hey hun, call me back.” Usually, this means someone in our family has passed away. I called her back, and she informed me that my Great Aunt Louise had … Continue reading

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The Pioneer Woman. And my SUPER sister.

The Pioneer Woman posted my sister’s blog on her blog. Basically, my sister is famous, is what I am saying. The Pionner Woman. Scroll to Chicago. Nikki’s blog. This is me and my famous sister. And our bro.

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