Surviving the invasion

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The granddaughters have left the building. Peace and quiet reigns. There is a price to pay for that though. They took a slice of joy with them as they continue on their journey. As I have said in a previous … Continue reading

The granddaughters are coming!

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Our granddaughters live in Denver. We live on the east coast so we don’t get to see them too often. They are coming in to town later this week. The last time they were here, they were around 3. They … Continue reading

Things husbands do

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I am married to a wonderful guy. He does simple things like taking out the garbage or bringing in the mail without prompting. In fact if anyone in this house needs prompting, it’s me. Beloved Husband: It’s garbage night, did … Continue reading

Come see my etchings or how to survive a garage project!

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The beloved husband and I have been cleaning out the garage so we can paint it. We have lived here nine years. They must have been good years from the looks of the junk we have collected. Our conversations went something … Continue reading

Post vacation blues

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I’m still recovering from a wonderful vacation. Here is a comic strip from one of my favorite cartoonists, Patrick McDonnell. It says it all! Over the summer a few bloggers have nominated me for awards. In the past, I have … Continue reading

Move over Moondoggie, we’re coming to the beach!

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We just got back from a relaxing week at the shore (or the beach depending where you are from). There is something about water that takes my worries away. The closer I get to water, the lighter I feel. Do people who live in … Continue reading

Activities that should require a license

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The government mandates licenses for a lot of things. You need a license to marry, to drive, to practice medicine and many professions require licenses too. This is to ensure that quacks don’t operate on us or defend us in … Continue reading

Stilettos, Platform Shoes and Sneakers, Oh My!

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This is a reblog from one of my first posts. Since then I have learned how to add photos and to moderate my shoe fetish! This blog is dedicated to my friend Bettie, who has even more shoes than I do! … Continue reading

Hello, hello, Rachel calling…

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  Rachel called again today. She calls several times a week to let us know that we are eligible for a reduced interest rate on our credit card. Yesterday someone from GE called to say that we won a free … Continue reading