Category Archives: Men

Christina Olcott: I think I’ll keep him

Posted on 15 February, 2013 by vdaehn1

That drive from Gothenburg to Kearney, Neb., was the longest and shortest drive I’ve ever made. I spent most of it texting my bestie, freaking out about what I was about to do. Yes, I was driving and texting. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t need flowers from my love on Valentine’s Day

Posted on 14 February, 2013 by vdaehn1

I have mixed emotions about Valentine’s Day. As I was preparing to attend my daughters’ Valentine’s Day parties this week, I thought back to when I had those classroom parties when I was  young. I remember sitting there for hours … Continue reading →

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Kristi Davis: I can’t sleep without my husband

Posted on 16 January, 2013 by vdaehn1

I am officially sleeping like a colicky infant. I can’t fall asleep and then I am up and down all night. I am so ready to have a good night’s sleep soon. I know why this is happening and I … Continue reading →

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Kristi Davis: Happy birthday, honey. I baked you a pie.

Posted on 7 November, 2012 by vdaehn1

Last night, I got home and was in a panic. Today is my husband’s birthday and I had a lot of stuff to do. I was in a tizzy about it all and could I get it all done before … Continue reading →

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Brea Nelson: Good friends and the way our lives have intertwined

Posted on 25 October, 2012 by vdaehn1

It was a cool fall day in 1995 when I pulled up to the State Fairgrounds in Lincoln, Neb. This was a big day. This was the day I would personally see what my boyfriend’s (future husband’s) life was like … Continue reading →

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Kristi Davis: Who we are when we’re not someone’s mom

Posted on 19 September, 2012 by vdaehn1

I just came to the realization that I am closer to being an empty-nester than not. My boys are 10 and 16 and we have officially hit that point where they are closer to leaving more than ever. My oldest … Continue reading →

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Suzanne Robinson: Running, for my life

Posted on 15 September, 2012 by vdaehn1

I started running about 16 years ago. Initially, I started because a work friend ran and did races, and I thought it sounded fun. When I was single, I joined lots of running groups because I thought it would help … Continue reading →

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