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A 1985 Wine Lunch
Upon Further Reflection Sandy A Lane Upon Further Reflection Sandy A Lane

A 1985 Wine Lunch

In 1985, at just seventeen, I found myself swirling a glass of chardonnay in a downtown Sioux City restaurant—my first taste of upscale dining. My free-spirited Uncle Jay introduced me to fine menus, fancy glassware, and unexpected freedom. What began as a sunny hospital visit with Grandma and Grandpa ended with pastel-plaid shopping and a secret “wine womanhood” milestone.

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A Piano Story
Upon Further Reflection Sandy A Lane Upon Further Reflection Sandy A Lane

A Piano Story

Our beloved piano was on the auction block.

Soon up for bid as an auction item at my grandparents’ estate sale was our family piano.

This piano had a long and loving history with my family. It began at my grandparents’ home in the 1950s after being handpicked by my Grandpa’s sister, Sister Aidan.

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A Last Childhood Christmas
Upon Further Reflection Sandy A Lane Upon Further Reflection Sandy A Lane

A Last Childhood Christmas

“Wow, the airplane wings are full of ice. Not good.”

The words came out of my brother’s mouth as he sat next to me on a commercial airplane.

It was December 1986, and my first real plane ride at age nineteen. My brother, Matt, was seasoned in flying, just finishing a two-year Army stint overseas.

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I Believe
Upon Further Reflection Sandy A Lane Upon Further Reflection Sandy A Lane

I Believe

I followed my grandpa up the narrow steel ladder in the dark of night. My two brothers were behind me, with our breath filling the winter air. Our portly grandpa led the charge, his enthusiasm overcoming any lack of athleticism.

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