Autobiography, sort of...

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Monday, December 15, 2008

Life on a Milk Farm

I came from a family of four boys and I was the only girl. While it was great having all those brothers to protect me at times it was utterly frustrating. We would visit my Uncle and Aunt frequently and they two had boys, three of them. When we visited them, I tried as I might to hang out with the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

I'm Returning

Hello everyone. I sure have missed you and all of your wonderful comments. I came through the surgery just fine, but I have been busy this time of year. It is not only the holiday season, it is also hunting season and it takes up alot of my time. My grand-daughter has been spending more time with... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Army Brat

My father was in the Army. I grew up hearing the word 'Army Brat' all my life. I didn't mind being an army brat, because I thought it meant that I was tougher than most kids. After all, it got me through that 'incident' with my grandfather. It also strengthened me when other kids picked on me. More... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Two Sides of the Coin

My first date was at the age of 13. I wouldn't have even been able to go out with him, but he was my oldest brother's best friend. Our first date was the R.O.T.C. Ball. This guy was 5 years older than me and at that time drinking was allowed by 18 year olds. He spent the entire evening at the bar,... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Protecting all babies...

I wasn't the greatest mother, I've made my mistakes. Sometimes I wondered if I really knew what I was doing. The first time I had to protect my children from harm was when my oldest child was a mere 2 weeks old. His father, my first husband, had just got home from work. The baby was crying all day,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Up on my Soapbox!

There are hundreds, no, I'm sure thousands of us out there. Old, young and everywhere in between. I'm talking about the women, children and men who have been a victim of sexual abuse. Although most people don't want to talk about it, it is a real concern and it does exist. Many people go through... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

The Coal Truck Incident

I remember the first house my grandparents lived in, no indoor plumbing. A double seater outhouse and baths outside on the front lawn in a barrel type of bath tub. Grandma would heat the water on the wood burning stove in the kitchen. Kids get their bath first, then the adults get a new tub of... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Growing up in Coal mining country.

I remember a few things about growing up in central Pennsylvania. The biggest memories were racing our sleds down snow covered hills in the winter. Building forts in the snow and yes, caving them in on top of each other. What were we thinking? Crab apple wars from the top of the trees. We could have... Sign in to see full entry.

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