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Friday, November 1, 2013

We Are Given This Day

No wonder Marianna (Baisy) is cute. Peter says (from Helmand Province, Afghanistan via FaceBook this morning) "We are given this day, don't fuck it up." About once every couple of weeks we get to hear from him via Angelia. The rest of the time we read the news, and pray. So, what am I going to do... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 28, 2013

The Best Laid Plans...

The tiny crocheted woolen baskets, made by Ciel, are on the way here. If you didn't see them the other day, you can see them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/therovingeye/10426636604/in/photostream/ The reason that I wanted them, other than that they caught my eye and I thought they were so cute,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

In Fair Weather Prepare For Foul

These days, the Stone men are living from one Football Sunday to another. Actually, I've gotten interested myself since The CHIEFS are undefeated so far this year. I hate to be called a fair-weather friend, as that sounds pretty pathetic, but I must admit that a long losing streak can turn me off... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Lots Of Babies In Our Extended Family...But...

.....these are not any of them. These are just so funny I have to laugh and share, and say I hope you have a fun Halloween. I bought chocolate Halloween candies at the first of the month. I think I should have waited. I can't stay out of them so they are gradually disappearing. I think I'll wait... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Missing...Again

When he was alive and still physically active, but his sweet little brain was riddled with the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer's disease, Dad would suffer from confusion and long-term memory loss. Even though he was at his home, he would want desperately to go home. We could never figure out what... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Second Hand News

I am so thankful for the days that Grandson Peter calls his wife and baby from Afghanistan. For I know that if he is happy, and laughing, and being loving with them, and seeking news from home, that at the moment he is safe and sound, and well. I am always very glad to receive the news second hand.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

It's All In My Family

I don't know what the legalities are, you tell me. After Son David was gone from us, his widow, Melissa, married another man with four children. He became Grandson Peter's step-dad and his children became Peter's step-brothers and step-sisters. Melissa will always remain my DIL, so Chris must be my... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Gonna Have To Write Her One

This is her favorite place to read her books, although she does love to sit on mama's lap and be read to. But, when it is time to entertain herself, she pulls out one of those heavy canvass containers that fits the shelves, empties it of toys, removes her shoes, climbs inside with her book and get's... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 11, 2013

An Outing With My Pilgarlic

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." ~ John Muir First time ever, as far as anyone has noticed... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

It Doesn't Do Any Good If I Don't Use It

One can always tell when all of those who are going to read a blog post have read it and moved on, and you might as well write and post a new one....your "Most Popular Today" rating drops like a ton of bricks in a feather-flying contest...... Well, there is one exception, Kabu never drops...ever.... Sign in to see full entry.

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