The next few weeks will not be easy ones. This morning, we learned that my “Aunt” Lu’s (my Uncle Bob’s current wife) mother passed away last night. A very long-lived lady… sweet as anything who lived a very prosperous life (91 years young with 12 kids, I think). She was a huge fan of the […]
For a few years now, there has been a site dedicated to the ORIGINAL Bionic Woman (not the so called reboot that was a victim of the writer’s strike two years ago… that was definitely HORRIBLE). I have been a frequent fan of the site. Last week, a new site dedicated to the father (or
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I have posted numerous times about my favorite teacher, role model, etc (it is very nearly the first anniversary of her passing). Tonight at work, I had a surprise when my high school French came into my line. “Bonjour, Professeur Peters! Comment allez-vous?” She looked really well. A few years following my graduation, she had
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This story is so sweet, I just had to share it. Blind border collie gets his own guide dog By Aidan McGurran 24/07/2009 Collies usually round up sheep not each other… but as the eyes of her blind canine companion, little Bonnie steers Clyde away from trouble. The five-year-old long-haired border collie, who has lost
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A comment on Taylhis’ blog gave me inspiration for post fodder. My first time riding a coaster took place when I was 10. My family spent a day at Cedar Point with my uncle, aunt, and two cousins. I liked riding rides and had been on several smaller coasters. I remember the Beastie at Kings
Talk me out of it!” This is my favorite line from one of the most classic movies of all time. If there is one person within posting range who has never seen the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz, I would seriously have a hard time believing it. The scene involves Scarecrow and Tin
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My middle brother and his son are going to be at the Great American Ball Park for the Chicago Cubs-Cincinnati Reds game tonight. When I found out that Chad and Alex were going to the big city by themselves, I said “I hope they don’t get lost.” Chad got lost driving home from a town
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Happy Mother’s Day to all those who serve as mothers whether it be in the traditional sense or less than traditional. I am lucky to have had two extraordinary women to look up to and admire who have always been there for me no matter where I was or what trouble I have been in.
when we were small? I dunno… feeling nostalgic but I took out my senior year yearbook (Log of E) the other day just to see how much I remembered. Best facial expressions, moi? There was also a baby picture section. I honestly do remember the picture… not the actual posing, but… Actually having a head
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In earlier days, my family had quite a menagerie of pets (just not more than two at a time. When we moved to town when I was the tender ago of 6 months, we got MY dog, Buffy from the wonderful friends who sold us the house. I loved my poodle a lot. The summer
