Gratitude
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Grateful but aware
The house is quiet now.  My brother and sister-in-law have taken their kids down the hill to get gas and take a break. The MoH and the RT have taken Big for a ride — her favorite thing. Someone made the… Continue reading
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You know you’re a redneck when…
It’s true. I’ve been slapped by Robert at Miscellaneous Ramblings.with a Redneck Chef of the Week award. *scratches left arm pit* How did he know I have Okie roots? I figger ee calls ’em as he sees ’em since it’s… Continue reading
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Go ahead. Lock me up.
I spent half of yesterday thinking it was today. Pathetic. Does that mean I’m wishing my life away, that I’m becoming forgetful, or that time flies when I’m having so much fun I can hardly see straight? I vote for… Continue reading
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German Cars and Scarlett O’Hara
Sometimes, life throws a few tacks in our paths when we should stop, take notice, and reassess. I’m probably not one to be discussing how to handle these particular opportunities since I’m currently the poster child for What Not to… Continue reading
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Okay, I kind of like it here. Sometimes.
A couple of weekends ago, we went downtown to see the Red Bull Air Races. It seemed too interesting to let pass by. Besides, it was free. We walked out past the Midway to the embarcadero to stand on the… Continue reading
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Just another Friday
His large feet shush across the carpet toward my bed in the dim rainy day light. I can hear his hesitancy as he approaches and know he must be wondering if I’m awake, or even alive. I’m tangled in and… Continue reading
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Ahhh…moisture.
Yes, another Nearly Wordless Wednesday has arrived. Where does time go? I can tell you it seriously left while I was “working” yesterday because I achieved very little and have now successfully blamed it on Bach and Brahms who were… Continue reading
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Work, Beethoven, and Bad Drivers
I have a treat for you, but before I get to that, thanks to those of you who took the time to offer your suggestions about staying focused yesterday. I didn’t have a list as some of you mentioned, and… Continue reading
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A Day of Whimsey and Frolicking Cavortingness
Today, my horror-scope read, “Something may be important without having to be serious. Today, the roles whimsy, mischief and laughter play can’t be under-estimated. Something wonderful comes out of all your clowning around.” Oh. My. Permission to be a bad… Continue reading
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Thoughts, Clouds, & Billy Collins
I’m not very good at “Wordless Wednesday” because I’ve never been wordless at any point in my life. As an infant, I most likely had the noisiest brain, making observations and collecting ideas and opinions for a lifetime of blathering.… Continue reading