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Sunday, April 12, 2015

NSD Was Day Before Yesterday

Two days ago was National Sibling Day and being as how I was busy with the siblings of my sons (a trick way of saying "my sons"), and one of the two siblings that I have left in this world, I let it pass without writing on Blogit. But, I must say, siblings (both mine and those of my sons) are a most... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

2000 Steps

"We have not wings, we cannot soar; but, we have feet to scale and climb by slow degrees, by more and more, the cloudy summits of our time." ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I have always been, and still am, thankful for my feet. They have served me well. And, if I fail to further miles log, it won't be... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 5, 2015

It'S My Own FaUlt

I know that I should not eat or drink when I am sitting at my computer, but you can't teach an old dog new tricks, and I will never change. So now and then my keyboard gives me a bit of trouble. This time, it began with the letter "U" (small case). It disappeared and I could not get it to print.... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Being Healthy, But Also Happy

I spent some time at the fresh produce market today. It is such a colorful, and beautiful place. I am always tempted to carry home more that I can ever use at its best and end up having to dice and freeze most of it. That does make for easy cooking later, but I love the stuff fresh and crunchy. I... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Enhanced Fujita Scale

The Kansas City tornado sirens are sounding. It is not an April Fools Joke. It is the first test and practice for this year. The one nearest our house is very loud and quite frightening if the skies are dark and gray/green in color. Today there is not a cloud in the bright blue sky. Every Wednesday... Sign in to see full entry.

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