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Friday, August 18, 2017

All Done

It is so good to be finally finished with something one has been dreading for quite sometime. Yesterday was one of those days for me. It wore me out. Without even taking care of the dirty dishes after evening meal, I fell onto the bed, clothes and all around 7:00 p.m. for a little rest and didn't... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Stool Week Continued

Stool week came and went--twice--with not a sign of even the intention of doing what they said they were going to do. ( Go to Stool Week ) But, suddenly today toilet stools arrived. All day long stools were carried into the apartment buildings on the shoulders of deliverymen and set down in the... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Circumstance Without The Pomp

"Most of life's decisions are determined, in the end, by people on the fence--those who just can't make up their minds until the very last minute. They are the unknown quantity, the last minute surprise. They often even surprise themselves." ~ TAPS, September 12, 2012 I don't often quote myself, but... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 11, 2017

On Being Practical

There is birthday party this evening (40th) for my nephew's husband. The invitations went out to 180 people, and 160+ responded that they were going to attend. They will have a disc jockey, dancing, eating, and drinking. Everyone was invited to "bring a bottle" but told not to bring birthday gifts.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Memories of August--Trinkle That Is

The surprise lilies are wilting quickly now and soon will disappear as if they had not even appeared last week. The crepe myrtle tree is at its best at the moment and always makes me think of Mom who loved hers dearly: The cicadas sing loudly every evening and into the night--a welcome sound to... Sign in to see full entry.

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