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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

To The Rescue (Continuation)

I didn't blow my whistle for two reasons: I didn't think they could hear it that far away, and if they did hear it, they would try to get down too quickly and fall or lose their sense of direction and get lost. Daddy didn't seem too worried and continued what he was doing, so..... "You two stay... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

It All Begins

Though not intending that interpretation, giving our sons (ages 3, 5, 6, and 7) each a whistle with special instructions on when to use it was like an open invitation to roam at will on their own. It did not help matters that through all of Kansas and the flat part of Colorado while riding shotgun,... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 15, 2018

The Tale Of The Whistle Blowers

Looking back, I can't believe that as a loving mother of beautiful young sons, I allowed my children to be put in such dangers as we did, even if they were eager and precocious and loved the things of nature. It is only through the grace of God that we didn't lose one or two of them along the way.... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 14, 2018

The Whistle Blower

I bought the book a year or so ago because of the title. It had been a long time since I read a John Grisham book and the title caught my attention because I have fond memories of my husband/ex-husband who now lies beneath the sod, but at one time, beyond the pale. John Grisham is known by many to... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 12, 2018

More Will Come

One wonderfully warm day and a large wasp is out and trying to mark his territory on our balcony. Yes, he is moving very slowly and basking on the railing, checking things out, not much flying (if any). I could easily swat him and be done with it, or spray him with immediate death, but more will... Sign in to see full entry.

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