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Kerry Peresta
Feb 14, 20123 min read
Purple Laptop Good for the Soul
I am pondering this as I sit at my new, tiny laptop, which I adore, because it fits in my purse, I can take it anywhere, and it requires...


Kerry Peresta
Feb 13, 20122 min read
Empty Nesting is for the Birds
I can only speak to this epiphany as a woman, of course. To all outward appearances, my husband doesn’t spend much time exploring his...


Kerry Peresta
Feb 13, 20122 min read
Marriage Survives Road Trip
Two entire days were devoted to simply getting there and back. I feel every engaged couple should be trapped in a vehicle together on a...


Kerry Peresta
Feb 13, 20123 min read
Unusual Twist in Family Drama
Individual viewpoints seldom reveal the whole story. Ask any mother. I find it hilarious to try to sort out truth from fiction when...


Kerry Peresta
Feb 13, 20123 min read
Stick a Fork in Me – I’m Done
The gentle voice that mentioned “cooking show” and “you are so much fun” and “we’ll really enjoy you” in the same breath cleverly...


Kerry Peresta
Feb 11, 20123 min read
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Cranky
On the contrary, I have constructed most of my behavior around avoiding both physical and emotional pain. I think it may be safe to say...


Kerry Peresta
Feb 11, 20123 min read
Grills Gone Wild
We have a pretty tame, run-of-the-mill gas grill. It is black, has the requisite propane tank underneath, little wheels on the bottom, a...


Kerry Peresta
Feb 11, 20123 min read
Speed Demon Meets Mr. Slow Ride
When I was dating my husband — all starry-eyed and flushed with relief that it was possible for an over-age-50 woman to find love again —...
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