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The Download
I haven't downloaded photos from my camera since I went to Alaska a couple of years ago. The technology confounds me sometimes. I need to switch to a new laptop, which I am reluctant to do. I have...
View ArticleIntersections
I love it when a plan comes together. I love the odd coincidence of someone I meet knowing someone else I know. I love it when things turn out just right. I love happy endings and blue skies. I...
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Boring Post for Saturday--No, No Music
My grandson has always loved music. Perhaps it is because I sang to him off key to pass the hours when I babysat for him when he was very young, but I doubt it. I arranged to play CDs as soon as I...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,In the glory of Your creation, I praise You. In the variety of life, like all the different flowers, but especially in the varieties of people, I praise You. None of it is bad. All of it is...
View Article20 Years Ago
The anniversary of the 9/11 attack was a couple of days ago. I reflected that day, as I usually do that one that day I was having my first book fair at the middle school. I think it was even the...
View ArticleImaginary Dog Walking
My poor imaginary dog did not get many walks in August. I am trying to make up for that by walking in September. These days I think my imaginary dog is a papillon or little butterfly. Small dogs...
View ArticlePaper Jungle
I am not a talented homemaker. My decorating style is somewhere between hand me down and boho chic. My cleaning skills are not off the chart unless you are referring to the not even making the chart...
View ArticleZooming
I think I am done with Zooming. The last group I was tuning into voted to meet in person from now on. Now Zoom was a wonderful thing at the start of and through the pandemic. I had Zoom meetings 3...
View ArticleThis and That
I have an assortment of items, none of which would really make a whole post, even in my scanty writing style, but since this is my web diary, I will report them here.1. It looks like I may have access...
View ArticleBoring Post for Saturday--Ready to Go Home
My grandson comes over to play with me on Saturday mornings sometimes. We check out my basement with its many "toys." There is the exercise equipment, the old computer, the old picnic basket of my...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,The violets bloom in the grass in April. They cover the lawn with blue. It is am amazing sight for a few days. The violets are a gift.Throughout my life there have been times of wonder and...
View ArticleAs the Worm Turns
I remember one afternoon when I was in high school commenting that I saw in the newspaper that it was Sophia Loren's birthday. I don't remember which ne it was. But, the reason I remember that...
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Blue Ridge
The end of August when I drove east I had to cross the mountains. Living in the flatlands, the mountains always invite awe in me. It is east to see why they are called the Blue Ridge Mountains. It...
View ArticleAccepting the Things I Cannot Change
My trash didn't get picked up Labor Day Week. That led to a week of flies being born in the trash container which led to flies in my house. It made me mad. But, I have learned this thing--let it...
View ArticleSaving the Best for Last
I have recently reflected on my lack of rebellion as a teenager. I never smoked or used drugs. I didn't speed or bother other people. I never got a tattoo or dyed my hair green. I wore...
View ArticleFriday, Go!
I have made headway on clearing stuff out. Marie K would still not be proud of me. But, everyday it becomes less and less likely that the Real Hoarders show will come knocking at my door. I am...
View ArticleBoring Post for Saturday--Duck, Duck, Duck
My granddaughter loves monkeys and ducks. The first stuffed animal that she really hugged was my Curious George. She still looks for me to bring George when I come to visit them. But, as she got...
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Sunday Prayers
Heavenly Father,You love me and watch me splash around in my life. You grin at the mess I make. I grin back. Help me to keep that childish sense of Your love and care for me. Help me to trust Your...
View ArticleRunning on Empty
As I sit here I am out of ideas. What to write about? Where am I in this life journey? I have been taking care of business of late. I have had medical tests, squirrels trapped and gone. Cleaning to...
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Happy Birthday
Somebody in this picture has a birthday today. Born in 1957, you do the math. Happy birthday, brother.
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