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Our Blueberry Boy is 11!

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Carrie Mattern

There is a song/speech that is pretty important in our family. It’s called “Wear Sunscreen.” It was a graduation speech in the 90s and has been the soundtrack of many Sunday mornings at our house to the annoyance of some, … Continue reading →

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Isla Rose is 2.

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Carrie Mattern

But many people think she is already three even though she is awfully short. She speaks clearly and in complete sentences and has to hold her own among three other kids so I figure that is why she appears wise … Continue reading →

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Broke in Boston-Day 3

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Carrie Mattern

I’ve been trying to put my finger on why this day was my favorite of the trip, because I missed our Chicago friend already and I went through something pretty momentous, but I think it has a lot to do … Continue reading →

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Broke in Boston-Day 2

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Carrie Mattern

  Since our Chicago friend had been to Boston before, and also had to leave two days earlier than we did, Thursday became our trip to Salem. It’s not far and if you are a literary or history buff, worth … Continue reading →

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My Head is Full of Poems that Barely Make it to the Page.

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Carrie Mattern

Student This is how you use an apostrophe; this is how you use a semi colon; this is how you use a dash; this is how you analyze lyrics; this is how you analyze a poem; this is how you … Continue reading →

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Poetry Inspired by a Trip to D.C.

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Carrie Mattern

 Poems by C. Mattern What Have I Become? Today I spent one fifty on a few drinks and ignored homeless.   That Time I Crashed a Family Reunion So I’m crying at Obama’s Inauguration speech, encased in a glassed wall, when … Continue reading →

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DC on a Dime

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Carrie Mattern

This past weekend I spent my birthday in Washington, D.C. with friends. Originally we went for a teacher’s march, but the date was changed, so we still decided to go for a weekend getaway. I have been there twice, but … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Carrie Mattern

Each year I put together a list of books that I think friends and family will enjoy. This summer’s list is quite diverse, but all have special meaning behind the recommendation. To begin we will go with YA book recently … Continue reading →

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To the Girl Who Made Me An Aunt

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Carrie Mattern

Dear Mathia, I met you when you had just turned 5. It was winter and we all met at Grandma and Grandpa Mattern’s house. You were full of joy and curiosity. You sat on my lap immediately and helped calm … Continue reading →

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Dear White Friends,

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Carrie Mattern

I’ll start with this: I am no expert on race or relations, but what I have to share is from researching historical systemic racism and must be put out there since I continue to read ignorance and see nonsense from … Continue reading →

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