Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Having the Day Off

Posted on Friday, 20 February 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Last evening, just before bedtime, I checked the SubFinder computer schedule. The message said “No Jobs Available at this time” so I went over to another category and clicked the Do Not Disturb option for my number.  I really do … Continue reading →

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He’s Moved Up!

Posted on Wednesday, 18 February 2009 by Mrs. DoF

the very first e-mail I opened this morning was from my friend Mary Ann (the lady who bought my knitted hats for the grand-daughters and their dolls at Christmas) saying “I don’t know if you remember our son, Jon” quickly … Continue reading →

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the Cats are Away

Posted on Thursday, 12 February 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Today is a morning free from child care, so I wrote up a list of chores and errands to get done before time to go to Yarn Group. Also will be free from the watchful eyes of cats. We took … Continue reading →

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Special Olympic Scarf News

Posted on Saturday, 7 February 2009 by Mrs. DoF

This week in Boise, Idaho, the Winter events of the Special Olympics are happening. Blue and White scarves are the fashion The original goal was 5,000 scarves. 67,000 scarves arrived from all over the world. Willing hands, good times.

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Not so much cheer, Dear

Posted on Thursday, 5 February 2009 by Mrs. DoF

As Momma said in the comments on my last post, it is easy to get worn out in times like these. Although all my activities were on a voluntary basis, and I do feel affirmed for lending willing hands, this … Continue reading →

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One Gulp Then Away Again

Posted on Tuesday, 3 February 2009 by Mrs. DoF

When we woke up this morning, there was more snow on the ground. Husband and I discussed how much. . . I said 3” / he said 1” but neither of us bothered to find a ruler nor went out … Continue reading →

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Place Holder

Posted on Tuesday, 27 January 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Two inches snow and it is still coming down. Everybody cross yer fingers for school closed for inclement weather. Otherwise, fer Wednesday, I signed on to be a TA Sub for 5th grade. I didn’t realize I’ve been a whole … Continue reading →

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Television Day at Home

Posted on Tuesday, 20 January 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Four years ago, January 2005, when G.W. Bush was inaugurated as U.S. President, it was a day I would be at home from my college classes, and glued to the television. I wanted to do the same again for this … Continue reading →

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Monday afternoon Music

Posted on Monday, 19 January 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Husband is off work today, but he left for the coffee shoppe to be able to study. Personally, I don’t know how he manages to get any learning done when there are so many other people around to watch, and … Continue reading →

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the Search was futile

Posted on Friday, 16 January 2009 by Mrs. DoF

I used up quite a bit of the morning looking for an old VHS tape I wanted to watch. My schedule book was full this week.  I had pre-arranged TA Sub jobs for M-T-W,F, Thursday Yarn Group, and Lucas was … Continue reading →

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