Category Archives: Family

Whitewater Rafting with the Grandparents

This is a shorter post that will precede a longer post. There’s just too much to talk about – Rib Country restaurant with BBQ pulled pork, ribs, roast beef, BBQ chicken and the two ten year old boys who were … Continue reading

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Interview with the Fam Series – Charlie O’Shea

Charlie O’Shea is my “Father of the West Coast.” When I moved to California for college at 18, I didn’t know anyone 3,000 miles from my home. I vaguely remembered Charlie being around when I was a child, on the … Continue reading

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The Barge

Waking up on Saturday morning to the cold, cold rain was dismal. Even if we were on a boat. The dry air of the heater blasted on our feet as we sat and drank our cups of tea. One brother … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Mom and Dad!

Yes, my mom and dad have the same birthdays. Days like these are when its hard to be away from home. My mom and I aren’t just mom and daughter – we’re much closer to best friends nowadays. She likes … Continue reading

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Passionate Debates

Last week Lindsey was in town. For those of you know Courtney, Lindsey is her older sister (therefore my oldest sister by default). She was in the UK because she was the leader of a high school field trip from … Continue reading

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