Category Archives: family

a story from christmas past: the day the tags died

Posted on December 14, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Once upon a time we adopted three orphaned children. That is the opening sentence of a great many of my stories. Anyway, back to this particular story… These three children, age 10 (girl), age 8 (boy) and age 6 (girl) … Continue reading →

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dim the lights

Posted on December 4, 2012 by is there any more pie?

I have no photo of our Thank-God-It’s-Artificial tree with its lights on to share with you. I haven’t put the lights on the tree yet. It is not a job I enjoy doing. In fact, it is a job that fills … Continue reading →

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the thank-god-it’s-artificial christmas tree

Posted on December 3, 2012 by is there any more pie?

All of you tree purists out there are moaning, “I could never have an artificial tree!!” Do not judge me so hastily, I beg you. I have gone to the mountain <insert sound of gospel music> and hiked through knee-high … Continue reading →

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dazed and confused

Posted on November 30, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Yesterday I took Banjo Man to see an eye specialist (result: no surgery, all is well, Banjo Man is thrilled). We are at the stage of our lives now when we should not be let out of the house. I had … Continue reading →

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activating the pillow

Posted on November 27, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man has wanted a “My Pillow” for many months. He’s seen it advertised on television and he’s heard Imus rave about it. He wanted us both to get My Pillows, but I’ve been happy with my own pillow and … Continue reading →

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celebrating outside the box

Posted on November 21, 2012 by is there any more pie?

He’s 40 today. Happy Birthday, Son #1!!!!

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christmas spirit and sarge

Posted on November 19, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Christmas will come a week early for us this year. Why? Sarge will be here for a week, right up until December 24th. We can’t wait. Hurray for Sarge! Our traditional fancy-schmancy Christmas Eve dinner will take place earlier. As … Continue reading →

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future family heirloom

Posted on November 10, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Here she is, folks. It’s game day here at the homestead. And nothing says football like Cheerleader Barbie.

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nebraska vs. michigan state

Posted on November 4, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Tough game to watch. One of us Cornhusker fans survived the last 3 minutes by putting a colander over his face. He also learned to jump up and down while yelling, “GO BIG RED!” His grandpa was so proud. Next … Continue reading →