Category Archives: family

Seventeen Magazine – July, 1975

Posted on December 5, 2009 by kristiane

When I was in high school, I began to shop at thrift stores.  Wearing vintage clothing was fun for me and my giggly girlfriends.  Now, I shop there because I can find a pie tin for 49 cents.  For 99 … Continue reading →

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Optimus Prime Chooses Thanksgiving Pies

Posted on November 21, 2009 by kristiane

I love Thanksgiving.  I love pies.  My favorite holiday hosts my favorite dessert. This year, I have been entrusted with providing the tasty slices for our families gathering.  It should be noted that this is a yearly struggle.  Every year … Continue reading →

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16 days ’til Advent

Posted on November 14, 2009 by kristiane

When I was living in Seattle and working at a coffee shop, a really nice man would come in each year and bring all the baristas an advent calender with chocolates in the windows of each day. He always let … Continue reading →

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Question of the Ages

Posted on September 7, 2009 by kristiane

Whew!  I have a lot on my plate right now.  The Max’s school starts tomorrow.  I need to find a new school.  I’ll venture a big move as soon as life allows.  So, what I really want to know right … Continue reading →

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Love/Hate

Posted on June 23, 2009 by kristiane

Creed has reunited. “I wouldn’t call it a reunion,” says singer Scott Stapp. “It’s a renewing and a rebirth. I missed my boys and wanted to create music with them again. We’re all thrilled to have a second chance to … Continue reading →

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BB Gunning

Posted on June 17, 2009 by kristiane

Here in fabulous new town, there are about eight or so kids within a few houses with whom The Max has begun friendships.  Our old home was above restaurants on a major street with no kids around at all.  Even … Continue reading →

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Us Weekly circa 1981

Posted on June 14, 2009 by kristiane

US Weekly was only called US back then.  But if I titled the post “Us circa 1981” you would have probably expect a post about me and my sisters in 1981 sitting in the mud sharing a bag of M … Continue reading →

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The Pilver’s Summer 2009 Movie Preview

Posted on June 2, 2009 by kristiane

Memorial Day passed.  The school year has nearly expired.  My car’s heater is stuck on the hottest setting.  Summer is here!  I glorify attending movies any time of the year, but it is most rewarding in the summer.  There’s  always … Continue reading →

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Top 7 iPhone Apps

Posted on May 4, 2009 by kristiane

A month or more back, I was up for a new contract with my cell phone company.  So, being as I could, I dropped them and flocked to AT&T to see if the iPhone was worth all they hype.  It’s … Continue reading →

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The Max Does Bourbon Street

Posted on April 5, 2009 by kristiane

We just spent four near perfect days in New Orleans.   I found  steal for our hotel, the weather was gorgeous (with the exception of rain one night) and there was so much to do, I must go back soon.  I … Continue reading →

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