I have been on a Motown kick lately. I thank my mother for this. Growing up, I spent many a summer morning with …
Robin Turnipseed
Robin Turnipseed
Hi! I'm Robin, the storyteller sharing the histories of the items that fill our homes and our memories. I'm on a mission to help the world use our past as a reminder to stay present.
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We all remember our first friends. Those friends who appear in your earliest memories and photo albums. For many, those friends came in …
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Last year, my dad gave me a book. Now, I use the term “gave me” loosely when in all reality, he probably intended …
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“Do you have any holiday traditions?” I ask of several friends on a humid September afternoon. I am spinning back and forth in …
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We are a party house. My entire family thrives when our home is full of people celebrating an occasion. It doesn’t even matter …
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I am reading in bed one night when my phone buzzes from my nightstand, and I glance over and see a new text …
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It is early on a Monday morning as I walk the aisles of my favorite thrift store, searching for the perfect pieces to …
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Our Top 3 Recommendations for Your Fall Reading Oh, summer, you little sneak! You fooled me this year. You saw me construct all …
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At the beginning of each summer, we sit down as a family and create a list of fun activities for us all to …
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Growing up, my family moved quite a bit. I lived in the midwest for most of my childhood and then spent my teenage …