Category Archives: Family

Latest Few Days

Posted on Friday, 25 February 2011 by MrsDOF

My night was short, with very fitful sleep. Went to bed late while waiting for news about Youngest Son’s girlfriend. She was asked to check on the house and to take care of critters while a friend was out of … Continue reading →

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College Student? Not Me, Not Now

Posted on Friday, 21 January 2011 by MrsDOF

Recently, my husband linked this post: Academically Adrift in his Google Shared items. I read it with great recognition, in that it talks about how college is supposed to develop critical thinking skills, to be academically challenging. I went to … Continue reading →

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an Ordinary? Thursday… not yet

Posted on Thursday, 13 January 2011 by MrsDOF

Today is Thursday, which I call my day off from a job. There was a time when I was doing childcare for a Moms Bible Study group in the mornings, but their younguns got old enough for pre-school classes, and … Continue reading →

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Overcoming a Dry Spell

Posted on Monday, 10 January 2011 by MrsDOF

A New Year has begun, and with it some silly resolutions which should be happening right along rather than paying attention to the date of the calendar. At least my refrigerator might appreciate good intentions. I worked as a TA … Continue reading →

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We are still missing our girl kitty

Posted on Wednesday, 3 November 2010 by MrsDOF

One of the saddest sounds I have ever heard was Oscar just outside the bathroom door while I was in the shower calling somebody to come and play He ran his paw along the wood, hollering When I opened the … Continue reading →

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Little Bits for my Happyness

Posted on Tuesday, 14 September 2010 by Mrs. DoF

In the grocery store parking lot, I was just about done putting the bags in the trunk when a Nissan Altima pulled in to the next space. I’d say it is newer than my 10 year old car. A woman … Continue reading →

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A Little Wish for a Happy Birthday!

Posted on Monday, 23 August 2010 by Mrs. DoF

Today is my kid brother David’s birthday. This picture was taken in Spring 2005, when he was 30 years old. I could barely accept then that he was turnin’ 30, yet today is years beyond that wonderful afternoon. We were … Continue reading →

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My kittycats went to the Doctor

Posted on Wednesday, 7 July 2010 by Mrs. DoF

The cats are having a birthday this month, so they got to go to the veterinarian to have their annual physical and update shots. Mahalia has her diabetes in check, and there is no longer a need for insulin shots. … Continue reading →

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My ‘Learning Curve’ is Immense

Posted on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 by Mrs. DoF

in May, I drove to the Ohio River Valley for my nephew’s wedding. Actually, today is their ONE month anniversary already and Allison is finally back at her job after getting sick in Mexico on the honeymoon. I told her … Continue reading →

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Girl Cat doing just fine

Posted on Tuesday, 15 June 2010 by Mrs. DoF

I’m talking ‘bout my girl cat Mahalia who had a check-up this morning for doing blood levels lab work it seems her diabetes has slacked off.  I did not even give insulin this morning, as per instructions yet the level … Continue reading →

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