Tag Archives: Memories

Old Friend

Posted on 12 April 2008 by Valarie

I got to talk to an old friend today that we’d lost touch with over the years. It was really nice, and he sent me some links to him singing on YouTube. Excellent, as always, and he said I could … Continue reading →

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“Almost Heaven”

Posted on 8 April 2008 by Valarie

We thought we would Be young forever; Thirty days to eternity And we could wear a fist. We would give it all away Just to keep it. There were no limits To the dreams we shared Over tables flowing with … Continue reading →

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Madeline

Posted on 11 February 2008 by Valarie

As a child, what I remember most was that my Great-Aunt Madeline was blind. She could see a bit, but legally, she was blind. I think she could see better when she was younger, but by the time I knew … Continue reading →

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Wigilia

Posted on 23 December 2007 by Valarie

Today, we will come home from Mass and begin preparing for our Christmas Eve Celebration, Wigilia (vi-GEE-lee-ah’). This is the traditional Polish Christmas Eve Vigil Dinner, beginning with the first star of the evening, Gwiazdka (g-VIAHZ-kah), followed by the lighting … Continue reading →

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