we had christmas at my parents' house in eagan. my youngest brother and sister were there, but my brother scott and his family couldn't make it. we had a great time. read more here!

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my grandma had never been herself since my grandpa died 8 years ago. she got sicker and sicker, and less able to live on her own. since she lived 320 miles away, that meant my mom and uncle were driving to michigan all the time to help her out.she spent the last few months of her life and in and ...  read more

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my brother and i were fiercely competitive. i think that started in school, but possibly even before then. he was quintessential boy, and did things like eat dirt from the flowerpots. we didn't get along til we were adults. i feel like i barely know him during the years we were teenagers.he's mar...  read more

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