Category: it’s all relative
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I haven't posted since October?! Shame on me. Blame Facebook. Here's to a better showing in 2011. I have not found my motto for 2011 yet, it is sure to find me in the coming weeks. I prefer a motto to resolutions; mottos are positive, inspiring and more likely to last. However, Aunt Peg's motto…
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Wow…I had an eventful, lovely summer, but didn't blog from mid-July through mid-September. Perhaps I wasn't blogging because I was out living. Or perhaps it was because I couldn't find my computer under Mom's crumpled Kleenex's. Either way, it's high time to catch up… …huh, all my funny summer stories escape me at the moment.
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I'm sure I'll find yet another bag of snacks under the sofa, but for the moment, here is the list of goodies Mom left behind: Mustard Pretzel Mix Pop 'ems powdered donuts Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Malted Milk Balls Hawaiian Style Potato Chips Chocolate Chip Cookies (home made) Peanut M&M's Goldfish I'll be a hit…
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Despite the restrictive pinch of the Bible belt, the repetitive nature of rows of corn, and the vast distances traveled to obtain fresh produce; I enjoyed my visit to Nebraska. Smarties in the kitchen drawer, a stray cat in the sawdust of the wood shop, the card playing buddies with lollies in their front shirt…
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A few of my favorite gems from the family gathering last week in Edgar, Nebraska: "But she's so pretty! I just can't imagine why she's still single" (Yes, I was standing right there). "So are you bunking with Stella since you're single?" (Stella is my 5 year old niece). "You seem really comfortable with who…
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Happy Birthday little buddy, I hope it was a good one.
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Suzanne took this shot when we were up in Door County for Pumpkin Patch Weekend a few weeks ago, enjoying the fall colors and layering up for the season.
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Just a few more of the goodies I found this morning as I do my Saturday tidy-up after Mom's departure; enjoy: two nail files 5 lighters eyeglass lenses (yes, just the lenses) 2 glue sticks Israeli marina flag two blister packs of unidentifiable medication Turkish Chicklets a mallet 22 rolls of ribbon two buckets, one…
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Mom left for Door County earlier this week, leaving me lunch-less, and leaving…well, what didn't she leave behind? Little reminders all over the house, let's call them "Mom Droppings": 2 tote bags 3 pairs of shoes baseball hat 2 plastic tumblers 6 books 13 articles of clothing, not counting random underthings 1 plastic baggie of…
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