Category Archives: Family

Families of origin and of choice

T makes it official

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Marchbanks

Jimmy proposed to her last week, and she has her ring. Continue reading →

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I feared this would happen

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Marchbanks

L was laid off today, part of a ten percent headcount reduction in her agency.

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Blessedly far away

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Marchbanks

I’m home, and at least 150 miles away from all kin except my own family. Continue reading →

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Pushed over the edge

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Marchbanks

I feel likely to need some come-down help once I’m home. Continue reading →

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And in the Department of More Cheerful News

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Marchbanks

As of last Monday, T got her promotion to a bigger store—annual gross sales in low seven figures. Continue reading →

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How to ruin your kid’s day

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Marchbanks

T learned that the new SOP to retaliate for getting fired for credit card fraud is to slash your store manager’s truck tires. Continue reading →

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Very sad news comes

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Marchbanks

L’s Significant Other is given three to six months to live. Continue reading →

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My father, 1943

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Marchbanks

My father as an aviation cadet, circa 1943. Continue reading →

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It’s almost here

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Marchbanks

It’s L’s 49th birthday and our 25th anniversary. So we’re gonna go do something. Continue reading →

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T does a Brave Sir Robin

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Marchbanks

I think getting the hell away from the coast, along about now, is just a fine idea. Continue reading →

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