Tag Archives: family

I Have My Mother’s Hands

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

I have my mother’s hands.   That’s not something I’ve ever taken as a compliment – no offense, Mom. Our hands are broad and short-fingered.   A network of lines criss-crosses both palm and back.  The adjectives “sturdy” and “capable” come to mind when … Continue reading →

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That’s The Most Disgusting Stuff I Ever Tasted. Give Me A Big, Heapin’ Helping.

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

TV is full of experts who are eager to explain why we eat too much (or too little).  What I want to know is why do we eat the specific foods we eat?  Especially when that food tastes like slugs … Continue reading →

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True Crime – Playing Musical Blogs

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson has a blog with her name on it.  I wish it had my name on it.  She blogs about teaching, family, writing, books and a host of life experiences that “don’t fit in a file folder”.  The … Continue reading →

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When Bacon Goes Horribly Wrong

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Who doesn’t love bacon?* Bacon is sublime.  Bacon is magical.  Whether enrobed in chocolate, hanging from a Christmas tree or just gracing your breakfast plate, its crunchy, fatty, salty goodness can’t be beat.  There’s nothing that can’t be improved with … Continue reading →

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When It Says Loco, Lazy, Loser On The Label, Label, Label

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Do you have lovely eyes?  A noble nose?  An infectious smile?  Sometimes it’s hard to see our own outstanding features, even if they are obvious to everyone else.  That’s because some of us can’t see beyond the big, invisible labels … Continue reading →

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Becoming The Guardians At The Door; Gone Visiting

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Renee at Life In The Boomer Lane  is one of the funniest writers on the interwebz.  Her preferred topic of choice, as you may guess from the title of her blog, is life from the perspective of a Woman Of … Continue reading →

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My Sister-In-Law Is Ruining The US Economy – Again

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

Christmas is all about traditions.  Every year we unpack our favorite, old ornaments.  We unearth our Bing Crosby and Manheim Steamroller CDs.  We watch A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th St. and It’s a Wonderful Life. Around this blog, tradition … Continue reading →

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To Grandmother’s House We Go

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

Sorry about the tiny type – I REALLY have to figure out how to use Gimp or Photoshop or something better than the Paint program that came with this old computer.  It’s on my to-do list. If you click on … Continue reading →

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All Hands On Deck…The Halls

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

For many, the long holiday weekend meant engaging in a beloved Christmas tradition.  No, I don’t mean standing in line before dawn and taking blows to the kidneys to get 1/2 off this year’s must-have toy or gadget (insert gratuitous … Continue reading →

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My Parental Hearing Aid Has Saved My Bacon On More Than One Occasion

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Like all parents, I got my Parental Hearing Aid* the day my first child was born.  This amazing device saved me tons of grief as my kids were growing up.  It let me hear… … a change in the quality … Continue reading →

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