Category Archives: Sweet Home Montana

My Mom, the Sportsfan

My mom has never really liked watching TV, but she’s really started getting into basketball (both college and NBA) in the past few years.  I love it.  Especially during times like the playoffs when she gets really fired up and … Continue reading

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Open Adoption

It seemed only natural that I would follow my post on Planned Parenthood with a post about parenthood. My friend Michelle is one of the most amazing people I know, and she introduced me to Weather (who apparently has a … Continue reading

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Dr. Tom’s Pils

Remember my dad?  The doctor named Tom who loves pilsner beers?  The proudest moment of my life occurred today when he sent me this photo of the list of beers on tap at our friend’s brewery: My uncle John even … Continue reading

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Happy Fall!

Fall in Portland has been beautiful this year. We even had a few days this week with beautiful sunny and almost downright warm weather! This post is rather belated, but I wanted to post about the most perfect Fall day … Continue reading

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Deviled Eggs

As previously stated, I’m not much for cooking. My theory is that I have such low standards when it comes to food that I don’t care enough to put the time and effort into cooking. If I can make a … Continue reading

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An Irish Woman

One of my mom’s most adorable habits is the saving and mailing of clippings. Anytime she finds an article, a comic, a quote or a photo that makes her think of someone, she cuts it out and sends it to … Continue reading

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My Dad

To the man who taught me how to shoot a basketball, to appreciate the French language, and to remember quotes I loved; To the man who taught me never to let the facts get in the way of a good … Continue reading

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What Does Your Underwear Say?

A friend of mine started a new company called Read Underwear that sells underthings with cool/interesting/funny quotes printed on them.  She’s been having trivia contests on the company’s Facebook page where the winner gets a free “sample.”  I won the … Continue reading

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My Mom

My mom is the most amazing woman I know. She is an incredibly intelligent and funny woman whose never-ending love and warmth inspire me. I am so grateful for her in my life – not only as a parent but … Continue reading

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Oh yeah? Well you’re adopted!

When my brother and I were little, we had a lot of fun. We giggled a lot, laughed at each other and made up games that involved using our laundry chute for just about anything other than its intended purpose. … Continue reading

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