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Story Behind the Picture: 3D Glasses

I have two children: the scientist, and the dreamer. The one wearing the 3D glasses to see things that are already three-dimensional? Nope, not the scientist. He wears these glasses everywhere. To the bus stop. To the dog park. To the grocery store. I’m pretty...

Story Behind the Picture: Quotes from Countess Violet

There’s an obsession happening all over the UK and US right now (and probably Canada too, for all I know). That obsession is Downton Abbey. You know who you all are out there, fellow worshipers of this show. You set your alarms to remind you it’s Sunday...

Story Behind the Picture: Yeah, Not So Much…

Me: Sweetie, can I show you something? Him: “Sure! Wait…what the heck IS that?” I’ve been married for ten years. Well, ten years and one day, technically. It’s a marriage based upon complete honesty and candor. When my husband sings out of tune, I tell him. When...

Story Behind the Picture: Dive In

If I could go back in time, I’d leave this letter for my 12-year-old self to find: August 19, 1988 Dear Michelle, I know you’ve been enjoying your summer vacation, especially now that your mom allows you to go to the pool with one of your best friends for a few...

Story Behind the Picture: Run for Your Life

The holidays, I believe, are most crazy for Mrs. Clause. Santa gets to outsource all of his work (other than delivery time) to the elves, but who helps the Mrs.? As I was in the midst of the pre-holiday business rush (for which I was thrilled, yet...