Flu off the handle…

I got my flu shot a few weeks ago, but the reaction from others always surprises me. For some, my decision to get a flu shot is the most ridiculous thing I have done all year (even readers of this blog – who know my silly life). Let me break in here and talk about […]

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A-B

Phoebe: “Are there pictures?” (Holding my book) Me: “No there are no pictures. See, just words.” Phoebe: “No, only A-B” Me: “See, words.” Phoebe: “No A-B!!” Me: “Oh, A-B-C’s! Yes, only letters.” Could you imagine a movie without a soundtrack? Often it is the music that captures the moment – more than the visual or […]

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Our Country Manor…

I loaded the blue garden center flatbed up with 26 blocks. When I picked up the first, I thought that these blocks were heavier than most. But I did not worry, really it was good – I want the wall to be sturdy. Then I pushed the cart up to the front (slowly) and paid. […]

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Two becomes Fourteen

In the aftermath of Chandler’s 125th Celebration, Lloyd’s words still ring in my ears. No, not words he spoke to me, but words he spoke to Chandler’s first pastor, Dave Everly. “We have saved up two years of salary for you.” And after that, well, Dave needed to pay for himself… *** Facebook unveiled Timeline a few […]

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Eaten for Lunch

“Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe…” Once a week Meg has joined Ivy for lunch, but this week I was able to go. So we debated who would come. Ivy wanted us both, but someone should stay with Phoebe. So we let Ivy choose. Rather than straight up pick one of us, she did “eeny, meeny, miny…”. […]

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