Archive for: Family

Luck be a Lady: Atlantic City!

Luck be a Lady: Atlantic City!

Growing up, I remember my mom taking the trip to Atlantic City, NJ (AC) several times a year. She and her group of friends would either drive or catch a bus to enjoy...

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Thanks Mel Man!

Thanks Mel Man!

Though I have gotten away from writing Thank You notes on the blog, it is certainly something that I have not forgotten about. Today I am thanking someone who in...

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More Than Just a Game

More Than Just a Game

When I look at a deck of cards, I see so much more than just 52 laminated, pre-cut pieces of paper. They are the souvenir that I almost always bring back for myself...

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The Harden Men Reunite (Part 2)

The Harden Men Reunite (Part 2)

On the morning of July 2, 2011, my father called Leonard and Troy, my two brothers, and me to confirm that he would be coming to New Jersey later that day. It would...

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The Harden Men Reunite (Part 1)

The Harden Men Reunite (Part 1)

My two brothers, Leonard and Troy, are 10 months apart in age. That created a very different experience for them than I had being 11 years younger. I was the Rudy...

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