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the funny grandson’s birthday
At age one, here he is in his first Halloween costume. Fourteen years later, he’s playing high school football. He still loves blueberry cake, the lake, anything to do with football (college and pro), steak dinners and ice cream. It’s … Continue reading
happy birthday to will
I’m not sure how old Will was here, but he was clearly thrilled with his Mickey Mouse cake. His best friend Jeremey is getting a kick out of his friend’s reaction. They met when they were two and are still … Continue reading
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meltdown
No, not me. Between the time we left RI in May and when daughter Nancy moved in five days later, a transformer blew and our power was out for days. Days. Which meant everything in those appliances had to go. … Continue reading
thursday night lights
Before the game. During the game. Go #50!!! After the game. Long after the game. It’s always a bit of a culture shock going from two lane roads in Idaho to the big city Interstate in Austin. The skyline grows … Continue reading
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whatever works
Here is Banjo Man watching the Nebraska-Maryland game on his phone using his YouTube tv app. We were in the Spokane airport food court Saturday afternoon before boarding our flight. Go Big Red…wherever we are!
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still dark out
6:24 AM. Still dark out. So different from those summer mornings when the sky lightens dramatically at 4:30 AM. I am up very, very early. We have a long travel day ahead of us, but I am wide awake and … Continue reading
eye don’t know about this
Here are some of my Dollar Store “reader” glasses. This whole “cataract surgery” process has been a bit more complicated than I expected. I wore my huge boot and hobbled into the hospital for the first surgery. The boot confused … Continue reading
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three guesses
Can you guess? I ordered a stuffed duck toy on Amazon for Will’s classroom. The second graders will love hearing the story about Dorothy. And they’ll enjoy the duck, once Will unpacks it and lets it puff back up. Last … Continue reading
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rock on
I love this card, given to me after my good news (lowering tumor markers) from a recent blood test. Two special “rocks” were included in the gift. Healing rocks. And I do so love rocks! I will hold them close, … Continue reading
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too cool for school
Seen on the way to town Tuesday. My Texas family members are back in the classrooms–and the library–now. Yes, they start early but they’re finished by Memorial Day weekend. When I was a mom with kids of all ages at … Continue reading
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