Category Archives: Friends

Quarentini

Posted on April 24, 2020 by anyavasquez

I dropped my girls off to their grandmother this afternoon, bags packed and hugs a plenty.  I cried pulling out of the driveway.  The past two weeks have been a blur, as if being stuck at home has somehow made … Continue reading →

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Villages

Posted on March 7, 2020 by anyavasquez

I was recently accepted to a mentoring program through one of the nonprofits in town.  Based on the national “Open Table” model, the program trains people from an array of community sectors — including business, education, faith communities, healthcare and … Continue reading →

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One Week

Posted on January 17, 2015 by anyavasquez

On Friday, I drop the kids off at school and kiss them good-bye. A week passes, quickly and suddenly, and I find myself in the midst of Friday once again. As I load the backpacks and snow pants and library … Continue reading →

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A Year in Happiness

Posted on January 2, 2012 by anyavasquez

I welcome the new year lovingly with open arms, laughter, and a smirk.  I flippantly wave goodbye to year 2011, a small part of me wondering if perhaps a double middle finger is in order (this is the same small … Continue reading →

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My Husband is Fabulous

Posted on October 22, 2011 by anyavasquez

My husband, Jake, is fabulous for many reasons, most of which I probably don’t talk about enough, and definitely don’t blog about enough.  Stepping through the doorway after coming home from work, it is oh-too-easy to focus on the wet … Continue reading →

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