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Introducing Captain Awesome and His Wife, Not So

Posted on November 4, 2013 by DefinitionOfSanity

Before we got married, the two of us sat down and had a serious conversation about name changes.  As in, my name change. Which really isn’t fair.  Why does the girl have to do all the work? (And to this … Continue reading →

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My First Car

Posted on October 11, 2013 by DefinitionOfSanity

I was pretty proud of my first car.  An 80s something Ford Station wagon.  Complete with backwards facing seats, bench seats in the front that fit 3, and bullet holes… wait, what?  Bullet holes? Ok, fine, they weren’t really bullet … Continue reading →

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A Rite of Passage: The 16 Year Old and Her Driver’s License

Posted on October 10, 2013 by DefinitionOfSanity

The day I turned 15 and a ½, I signed up for Driver’s Ed.  My Dad would drop me off after school and I would spend 3 hours learning about the horrors of driving.  The images of totaled cars wrapped … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Our Indian Adventure

Posted on February 18, 2013 by DefinitionOfSanity

Location: IndiaParticipants: 6.  Me.  Keith.  And family.Planner:  My father-in-law, BuzzTour Company: &BeyondTime:  Now!  We are ready to leave for a holiday in India. We are flying out of Chicago at 3 and I promise I am packed. Actually, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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My One Word: Choosing the 2013 Word of the Year

Posted on December 27, 2012 by DefinitionOfSanity

Every year, I try to come up with one word that describes what I want to accomplish that year.  The word of the year in 2010 was Active.  We wanted to get out and try new experiences.  Meet friends after … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten Dog

Posted on October 19, 2012 by DefinitionOfSanity

I know what you are thinking, two posts about Kizzy in one week.  Doesn’t she have anything else to write about?  Well, this time I need your help. Remember how I’ve told you how Kizzy’s social life is better than … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Footsteps of Giants

Posted on August 31, 2012 by DefinitionOfSanity

The city of Dublin is filled with at least 35,000 Americans.  And that’s only the ones that bought official game day tickets from Anthony Travel.  We estimate the number closer to 50,000.  Trust me, the ND fans are everywhere.  So … Continue reading →

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Repeating the Past in London

Posted on August 27, 2012 by DefinitionOfSanity

8 years ago (give or take a couple of months) , a group of Notre Dame Juniors arrived in London.  They stayed for a semester.  And they planned on returning in 2012 for the Notre Dame / Navy football game in … Continue reading →

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Who Wore It Best?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by DefinitionOfSanity

So yesterday I talked about my visit with President Bush and President Clinton.  Imagine my surprise when I saw the exact same dress that I wore to the Presidential event on a NBC reporter after the Olympics.  This only leads … Continue reading →

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The Funniest Sights in New York

Posted on July 30, 2012 by DefinitionOfSanity

New York.  Home to Broadway, Time Square, the Statue of Liberty, one giant rat (I still have no idea why there is a giant rat in front of an office building) and apparently many wanna-be comedians. I appreciate a good joke … Continue reading →

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