Category Archives: family

Peeps

Posted on March 15, 2011 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

After years of watching from the sidelines, the kids and I finally put together an entry for the Washington Post’s annual Peeps Diorama Competition. Have you SEEN what people come up with for this thing? Half of the dioramas seem … Continue reading →

Posted in crafts, family, kidlit | 8 Comments

Pumpkin time

Posted on November 1, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love the crispness in the night air. I love hanging out with neighbors and the fact that when you run into them on the street, one of them might be dressed up … Continue reading →

Posted in family, holidaze | Tagged | 6 Comments

Thank you notes

Posted on April 20, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Dear Aunt Sylvia and Uncle Morty, I’m sorry you couldn’t come to my bat mitzvah. I don’t remember why you couldn’t make it, especially since 30 years have passed since then. My mother says you didn’t like to travel outside … Continue reading →

Posted in family, judaism, thirteen | 7 Comments