Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Cash in Hand Still Works Wonders

Posted on Monday, 15 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

In the ongoing saga of Husband’s ailments, he still has a white tongue, attributed to Thrush. Apparently last week’s *swish and swallow* stuff did not work well enough, so I called the surgical office.  Doctor T himself called back to … Continue reading →

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Newly Found Author

Posted on Monday, 15 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

It’s Noon, so I came over to read the new Writer’s Almanac poem (a link in my sidebar) and was introduced to Ilene Beckerman, author who had her first work published at age 60. Now I will go see if … Continue reading →

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When Oatmeal is for Breakfast

Posted on Monday, 15 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Long ago when oldest son Joey was in First Grade, we had a little ritual in the morning before he met his buddy at the corner so they could walk to school. I would cook oatmeal on the stove, add … Continue reading →

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Shopping and Folding have Made My Day

Posted on Sunday, 14 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

This week brought some birthday bucks which were burning a hole in my pocket. First on the list was slippers. Partly described in my comment at M C, on Saturday, I went to the store which promised the proper brand … Continue reading →

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Two Folks Who are Feeling Our Age

Posted on Friday, 12 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Husband got a good check-up at the doctor on Thursday morning.  It was a month since the surgery, and he had been done with antibiotics for only 24 hours, but the doc said all is coming along with good progress. … Continue reading →

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A Nice Birthday for Me

Posted on Wednesday, 10 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Today is my birthday and everybody keeps asking if I am having a happy one. Well, sure I am, doing the things I like to do best: which is hook and yarn, baking, and talking with loved ones. Hook and … Continue reading →

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Not Wandering too Far

Posted on Saturday, 6 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Gee willikers, it’s been a whole week and then some since I thought about what to write for the blog here.  A few e-mails went out, so most of the folks know what’s been going on during the between time. … Continue reading →

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Clearing the Chip

Posted on Saturday, 30 May 2009 by Mrs. DoF

George and Oscar the true meaning of cat nap Lucas, the owner of a Master’s degree in Mathematics, NOT marching in the ceremony (he did not for high school, nor his Bachelor’s, either) and his Dad, three days out of … Continue reading →

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the Internet as Back-up

Posted on Friday, 29 May 2009 by Mrs. DoF

As anybody who has been around me for awhile knows, I have quite an ‘ooo-la-la’ thing going for Alex Trebek, the host of the tv show JEOPARDY! and often rearrange my day to be able to watch the program. Mahalia … Continue reading →

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Recipe for Bread Pudding

Posted on Wednesday, 27 May 2009 by Mrs. DoF

there has come a request for the recipe of the treat mentioned in a previous post my Betty Crocker cookbook was a wedding gift and has the picture from 1972 on the cover use a casserole dish which will fit … Continue reading →

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