Monthly Archives: December 2008

Bills to pay

Alas, my self-declared “independent” rebel teen #3 apparently hasn’t paid her bill for housing. I’m in uncharted waters of parental experience (at least from my perspective). The bill came here, addressed to me (because when the university housing called to … Continue reading

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Getting the Spirit

Last night as part of Family Night we toured the neighborhood to admire our neighbors lights and decorating skills…and to have fun occasionally lambasting their taste. Some houses were very high class and tastefully decorated. Some were a hodgepodge of … Continue reading

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After all of that….

I completed on-line Defensive Driving 2 1/2 weeks ago to address a ticket I got 3 months ago. I was proud that I took the course in time to avoid having to pay to expedite the certificate of completion. I … Continue reading

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Family Night! And a grades discussion

T fixed a delicious pasta dinner. He cleaned up after himself as he cooked so the kitchen was effectively clean when we sat down to eat. The dishwasher was quickly loaded and started. The tough question was not “What are … Continue reading

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Another prayer

I realized that I forgot one very special person when I posted my prayer-blog. I’m reminded because I got an update from CaringBridge – a remarkable tool for keeping family and friends up-to-date on progress. Today’s update included a prayer … Continue reading

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You are in my prayers

We say it (or at least I do) but what does it mean? Years ago, for me it was little more than a platitude. It wasn’t much different than saying “I’m thinking about you.” These days, it means a lot … Continue reading

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Dreams

Like snippets of conversation overheard in passing. Incomplete. Not real. Yet to be fulfilled. Not fully understood because key elements are missing. Nothing to indicate whether my imagination can successfully complete the picture. Nothing to stop me from trying.

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We are where we are

I am not big on drama. I was raised in a family that did not offer up fodder for soap opera fare. How do I explain that we went to NY to visit our grandson and his Aunt (and her … Continue reading

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Which came first, the camera or the monitor? Somebody gave the orders, and somebody implemented the orders. And voila. If ever there was a situation requiring sniggles….

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Wow! Wish I could bottle this up!

We’ve got our 3 1/2 year old grandson with us for the night. what a bundle of energy he is! We’re having a fabulous visit. We ventured out into the snow today. Hubby and I were huddling trying to stay … Continue reading

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