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Ghosts of Christmas Past

It’s just after noon on Christmas Eve and so far I’ve sent a newsletter out, cleaned the kitchen, cleaned a bathroom, snaked the shower drain, and begun preparations for tonight’s fondue dinner with the kids. Christmas has changed so much since my children were replaced with mature teenagers. It’s easier, but lonelier. My childhood Christmases [...]

24Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Happy Halloween!

I found the above picture while looking for my favorite Jack O’ Lanterns on Flickr. This is one of the most adorable pictures I’ve seen. It was taken by KoKo Crispy. While little Jocelyn is just beginning, my children are past the Trick or Treating age. Although I am somewhat happy to not have the [...]

28Oct2011 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Best Apple Crisp Ever

I began making this apple crisp while living in Toronto. The basic recipe came straight out of an old Betty Crocker cookbook circa 1987, which is likely the year I began enjoying the dessert. While I was working as a counsellor at the Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf, I would get together for dinner [...]

10Oct2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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The Meaning of Home

At first look, it appears obvious that we can see what is happening in our current housing market. People are losing or selling their homes and moving onto other abodes. Whether it’s by choice or necessity, homeowners are adapting because they have to. What’s not apparent is the hidden tsunami of emotion that hits us [...]

24Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Dangerous Regression

As I sat working in the Family Room today, the two story room was filled with echoes of mischievous giggles and footsteps running up and downstairs, slamming doors, followed by hollers between cohorts. I was immediately transported back to having two active boys and my mother’s instincts kicked in. I knew I had to go [...]

10Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Made the Jump from Blackberry to iPhone4

Made the Jump from Blackberry to iPhone4, originally uploaded by cletch. Finally made the decision. I’ve been struggling for months because I love everything about my blackberry except web browsing. Dare I hope the set up and adoption is easy? Pat Williams 248-842-5527 CyberCletch LLC Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

1Jun2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Happy Mother’s Day (Take 2)

ahhhh Mother’s Day. With girls you seem to get pretty pictures and breakfast in bed. You never quite know what you’re going to get with boys. Earlier today I wrote about wonderful past presents from my sons but thought I should share this year’s surprises. My eldest appeared with some yummy dark chocolate and a [...]

8May2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Lone Bald Overlook

Lone Bald Overlook, originally uploaded by cletch. Blue Ridge Parkway driving today with beautiful views like this. Still appreciating where I am in the rain and wind. Pat Williams 248-842-5527 CyberCletch LLC Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

15Apr2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Looking Glass Falls

Looking Glass Falls, originally uploaded by cletch. Pisgah National Forest NC Pat Williams 248-842-5527 CyberCletch LLC Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

15Apr2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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10 Life Lessons Learned From World of Warcraft

I can hear my oldest calling me a “geek” and I can see my youngest shaking his head in belief, but here it goes anyway… There’s always another battle to be fought. You need to regenerate your mana. No matter how many times you heal certain people, they’re going to blame their squishiness on you. [...]

26Mar2011 | | 6 comments | Continued
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My New Purse!

My New Purse!, originally uploaded by cletch. So after 4+ years of carrying a Brighton purse that could easily get lost in the pocket of this, I’ve made a change. Some of you are probably saying, "that’s not a purse it’s a laptop carrying case!" And you’d be right. I am going to attempt to [...]

10Mar2011 | | 5 comments | Continued
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The Busy Woman’s Update

In About this site, I wrote, “Real Home Sense is the hub for my life activities. Everything radiates from here.” My plan was to summarize the “BIG” things that were happening in my life through links to my other blogs, but I haven’t been very good at getting the updates done. Just like my “button-a-day” [...]

5Mar2011 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Our Fine Four Fendered Friend!

I haven’t had the pleasure of attending a Walled Lake School District theatrical production before last night. As is typical with most parents, as soon as their child signs up to be involved, presence is voluntarily obligatory. I was excited to hear my son play with the orchestra accompanying the actors singing in Walled Lake [...]

12Feb2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Memory Tomb

As life gets busier and our brain gets full, we think we remember everything until something jogs a long forgotten experience. This happened to me when I photographed my childhood button collection. Many brought back memories that transported my mind back to previous years. I didn’t just recall an experience, I remembered who I was [...]

12Jan2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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10 Favorite Non-Traditional Christmas Trees

Flickr offers a forest of Christmas tree images of every size, shape and kind. I sifted through a few that were uploaded this past month and these are my favorite unusual trees. Happy Holidays! Christmas Tree Delivery Service By SnaPsi Сталкер. Berlin, Germany Santa’s Tree By chooyutshing. Central Singapore Christmas is coming By silviasweety. This [...]

24Dec2010 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Santa is a Carnivore!

Santa is a Carnivore!, originally uploaded by cletch. Santa is here at MarketPlace Meats on Cooley Lake Rd in White Lake. They should move him to the front of the line considering his workload over the next few days. It was nearly an hour wait tonight as everyone picked up their turkeys, hams and prime [...]

23Dec2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Secret Santa?

Secret Santa?, originally uploaded by cletch. Thank you to whomever sent me this Harry & David gift. It arrived today with a "Merry Christmas" message and no name! Pat Williams 248-842-5527 CyberCletch LLC Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

23Dec2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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5 Favorite Christmas Santa Sites

Here are my favorite Christmas season sites. Some are from when my children were little, others are recent sites that entertained me. Portable North Pole message from Santa is a new favorite. Fill in a few details for your toddler, child or special someone and santa talks to them directly. There are also videos of [...]

20Dec2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Matter of Taste Chocolate Mousse Cake

Matter of Taste Chocolate Mousse Cake, originally uploaded by cletch. Tonight’s dessert! Yum! Pat Williams 248-842-5527 CyberCletch LLC Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

19Dec2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Times Like These: Kid Rock and Michigan

I caught part of Kid Rock’s performance on the American Music Awards and was hoping to find it online. I know in the past Kid Rock hasn’t been too accepting of his content on the internet. I hope he’s coming around because this video reminded me I need to go buy his new disc TODAY. [...]

2Dec2010 | | 1 comment | Continued
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