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"Remember when...
Not really a blog on old thoughts and things...but just a small blog on a day when I was having some thoughts on the past and people I know and have known.Two of my cousins were born exactly one year apart on New Year's … -
"As the season winds down...."
I wanted to share a few more holiday pictures and then move on to another place and time...the future. This was Christmas season '07 and my sons are a big part of my life. I teased Jonathan that the light is "Sunshine o… -
And so it goes.....
The Christmas decorations go, that is. The tree is down. Most things packed, well, more packed than not packed. Isabella and I made the chocolate covered cherries. We wrapped a few for her to take home to her brother… -
"Love Is....in the next blog for today.....topic by Sherrytwinklz
Love is the love of a child.... -
"Back by Popular Demand...."
Actually, I had this ready to post, and my computer went off line.....It had been doing a little better about that.Okay, Vexations had suggested I post this poem I had written for the Challenge he had in poetry. Now, I … -
Turning now to my thoughts in poetry form....
Basic BlackShe wore Basic Black to celebrateher newly failed life.No one noticed.A good thing she wore it--so sophisticated and simple.It was basic all the same.Basic BlackShe was never sure if she wore it,or if it wore … -
"The Sights of Christmas....if you can take it..."
That Isabella!! I spent Christmas Eve with my grands and their Mom and Dad at her family's Christmas event. It is always fun and busy. Everyone in my crowd was away or busy, so I went down there to see the kids' perf… -
"I'll Have a Blue, Green, Red, Silver, Black, White, Christmas without you..."
You have now been penguinized.... Congratulations!! And Cyniszed.....The polar bear has been named, "Cynthia" by Ian..he said he "Just like the name."Enjoy your day. Cyn -
"And the band played on..."
And these are the 4 girls of our family. Left to right: Kathy, Cyn, Candace, Pam....Birth order:3142. I am not the shortest. I just look that way. I was behind them, and it ended up looking like I was hiding. We ar… -
"What's in your bowls..." Weekly Photo Challenge by Junjie1800
Too much food. Not much, it's empty. Fish? Do Bottles count? Hats and dress up clothes? I am not sure what is in the bowl, but I do know who is cooking. Spaghetti, of course. Not my picture but too cute to pass up. Anot… -
"We're having a party....gonna have a good time....."
I just sent about 30 minutes doing a blog and downloading pictures of the cookie baking and decorating....I will include them at the end of this blog. I will write the blog, edit, and then add the photos one or two at a… -
"Here comes Santa Claus......"
I have two of the grands tonight because Santa is out shopping for some Christmas gifts. One is staying the night, but the other should be going home.....but he was crying because, he was tired and wanted to be in his … -
"If you were me and I was you...."
The lyrics from the song in the title are from my favorite version by Elton John and Chris Rhea...A smooth version I might add.I survived today. Barely. I hardly slept last night from the cold symptoms...You know, the… -
"Where are you little Star?"
I tried to access a couple of my old buddies and can't get to their Xanga sites. Buffy's Mom and Sojourner_here. Where are you hiding? Little stars??Still trying to shake this awful cold. Which one is you on the kitt… -
"And the party goes on and on..."
You recognize BF in the front, and that is Miss Joyce sitting to the left behind him. She is also the mom of one of our group. Miss Joyce has on a Christmas scarf that she has been wearing a few years. I got her name… -
"And then we changed plans again...."
"So grandmama let us go out in the back yard for 3 hours. I found the chew bone I buried last summer. We played and chased leaves and had fun, fun, fun...even old creepy Maggie was having fun. Grandmama didn't come o… -
"Well, I be doggone when you left me...."
Guess who came to visit grandma last night and stayed over? Yes, "The girls" Maggie has had a grooming. (The picture is a few weeks old. I haven't taken any of them today.)They ahve been outside for over an hour … -
"But for the Grace of God, there go I...."
About 1 AM I woke up today and I checked on my bank balance and knew I did not have enough in the bank to cover the cost of my car payment....It had to be paid today or they told me they would come on Friday to get my ca… -
"Sad movies always make me cry...."
But this time the sad movies is about me and I don't want to blog....or do I?My help seems to not be able to reach me in time. I have to have more faith. I am working on it. I always have it for others, it is harder … -
"Wishing and hoping and dreaming and working way too hard at nothing...."
Remember a few days ago when the granddogs spent a night with me? Here is a little sample of their fun times. Maggie is the 'old girl' she is about 9 or 10. Edy, the little girl, just over a year old, scoped out the p… -
"You'd better watch out, better not pout...The Penguins are all coming to town
Okay, the first outdoor one is here. Can you really see it? I love it. Now, if that didn't make you feel the intensity of the season, I took this shot the other day. Azaleas in bloom, yes, in December. So strange.… -
"A tumbly, bumbly Christmas" by my grandchildren and their peers.
The beginning group of the program. One thing I like about their church is the diversity of the congregation.I hope you can see enough of these to enjoy them. They are some photos my son took of the kids Christmas pro… -
"Cookies baking in the oven, Jack Frost nipping at your hot cocoa..."
No fair! Today it was 72 degrees and tomorrow should be warmer...no fair! Isaac and I baked and decorated cookies, wrapped presents, watched a movie and a half, he drew pictures, and now he is asleep on the sofa. I w… -
"Happy Days are here again..."
After all, it is the weekend. Today went well. I was put into another teacher's room.....I had the assignment for weeks, bet the original teacher will be mad, but I work for the big guys....It was 8th grade social studi… -
"Better DAys are coming...."
I am getting ready for this holiday, but then, I am not sure when I will do it. Today was a better day with the students. The biggest problem was I had to stand most of the day. My foot is already talking to me tonig… -
"Santa Claus is coming to...your local bar..."
This one was around last year, but it bears repeating.I have all 7 of my days books for this month. Yeah! It is all at the same school, but I am okay with that. I will be off all next week and work three days the fol… -
"What a weekend!!!!"
Okay, I admit it, you have probably been seeing this tree around the internet this year....Well, don't ask. I had a great weekend.....And for those of you who have been with me awhile, at least it is not the Charlie Br… -
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...all around the web....."
Sorry, you all should know by now I like to paraphrase everything, songs, poems, famous quotes.....any and everything . Nothing is safe from my warped sense of humor.I am going to learn how to do a photo slide show, but… -
"And a good time was had by all...."
YOu got to wonder why the parents thought this was a funny picture? I would have thought it was funnier if it had been a Pepsi, or a BIG ORANGE NEHI. Ian's chorus concert was last night. It was very good. No long, dra…
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