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One Week Later

Posted on November 5, 2012 by DJDuckworth
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10-28-12 We decided to ride out the hurricane.  Can’t second guess myself.  We are stocked up and prepared as we can be at this point. That’s as far as I got last Sunday when Hurricane Sandy was heading toward NYC. … Continue reading →

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Hotel Transylvania – My Two Cents on the First 30 Minutes.

Posted on September 19, 2012 by DJDuckworth
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When I received the invitation from The Moms for an advanced screening of Hotel Transylvania in 3D followed by a Q and A session with Fran Drescher at the Sony Screening Room in Manhattan,  I thought it would be a fun … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Twists and Turns

Posted on September 12, 2012 by DJDuckworth
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September 11, 2001.  It was a horrible day on many levels.  While the country came to a stand still and watched the horror unfold in New York City, Washington, D.C. and in Pennsylvania, I was caught up in my own … Continue reading →

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July the 4th Fun

Posted on July 7, 2012 by DJDuckworth
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While most of the city seemed to be away for the 4th of July, we found ourselves hanging out in Manhattan.  Corbin is in the middle of his first year of summer camp.  He’s loving every minute of it, too! … Continue reading →

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Saying Farewell From Up Here

Posted on January 16, 2012 by DJDuckworth
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Hearing the news that someone you know has died is never easy.  Especially when that person is young, in the prime of their life and not battling a serious illness.  My friend, Jacques, died Friday in an accident on his … Continue reading →

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Real Steel…the bedtime story with Hugh Jackman

Posted on October 7, 2011 by DJDuckworth
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This morning in midtown Hugh Jackman took some time to discuss his new film Real Steel and his family with the ladies of Moms and the City. In the intimate discussion with a small room of bloggers he talked about … Continue reading →

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Om Shanti Mother F@#$%r

Posted on October 2, 2011 by DJDuckworth
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Yoga is part of my life and has been for many years.  One of my favorite aspects of the practice is the music.  I like to listen to music that is more instrumental and without lyrics preferring Krishna Das over … Continue reading →

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I Have A Better Idea About How She Does It

Posted on September 17, 2011 by DJDuckworth
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As a mother, I constantly feel like I’m burning the candle at both ends and striving for perfection in all areas of my life.  Perfection is  a totally unrealistic expectation in motherhood.  And I’m not even sure why I feel the need to make … Continue reading →

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First Day of First Grade

Posted on September 13, 2011 by DJDuckworth
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We have officially said so long to summer.  At approximately 8:30 am Thursday morning, Corbin started 1st grade.  It is really hard for me to get my head wrapped around the fact that he is not in Kindergarten any longer. … Continue reading →

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This weather report brought to you by Aunt Charlene…

Posted on August 19, 2011 by DJDuckworth
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I marvel at how much information my Arkansas friends and family send to me about New York City. I often get texts and e-mails asking me if I’m going to see the Black Eyed Peas in Central Park. Or if … Continue reading →

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