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Saturday, September 14, 2013

First Butterfly

While sitting out back in the gazebo near the end of the yard today, I finally saw a butterfly, a big one, flitting here and there in the bright sunshine. No one seems to use our pretty yard but me. I like that. I like sitting in the fresh air, reading, watching nature do its thing, whatever passes... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 13, 2013

The Way Things Turn Out

I had all boys even though my husband wanted girls. Then, for the most part, my boys had boys. Finally a couple of girls came along, but up til now the two girls are definitely tomboys--not much girly stuff. But, my sisters had girls, and my sisters' girls had girls and so far, my sisters' girls'... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

First Game of the Season

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Friday, September 6, 2013

Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive

"The first week the boys are separated from the men. The second week the men are separated from the fools. The third week the fools jump." ~ US Army Airborne School It is always best to take life one step at a time, one day at a time, sometimes even one minute at a time. If we look at the whole... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

What Do I Do With This?

Grandson Phil is a very good worker. There are just not very many things it has been found that he has the capability of doing. But, when he understands his job, he does it surprisingly well. He is the official picker upper and putter of things in their places at his house, both inside and out. He... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Anyone Interested?

"Feld Entertainment is seeking Male and Female Stunt Actors, Martial Artists, Gymnasts, Acrobats, and Specialty Acts for the new touring arena stunt spectacular, Marvel Universe LIVE!, featuring dozens of the famed Marvel Superheros and Villains. Performers must possess a high level of skill in one... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 23, 2013

EXASPERATING

LATE AGAIN! "No concept of time," you always give for an excuse, with a nonchalance impervious to criticism, not caring that another may need to meet a deadline, or keep an appointment, might miss an opportunity that knocks only once. Blood pressure rising, and you don't even see, or care, that... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Strange People

Clean = Order = Control. She was a clean freak. Everything in her house was in order.... to the nth degree. She couldn't stand it that I was not impressed. She always knew if I had dust under my beds. How did she know? She got down on her knees, and looked. She made a big to-do about a few dishes... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

A FRONT SEAT ON LIFE is almost as good as being on stage. On stage is where some live their lives to the very end, but not many. (Betty White is a good example; everybody loves Betty White.) Have you been "kicked" off stage? Having trouble holding your front seat? You're not alone. A front seat on... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Old Romance

Start the music. I would say, now lean back and close your eyes, but if you did you wouldn't be able to read what I say next. “You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.” Once you hear that person's song, it never... Sign in to see full entry.

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