Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Sliding in on Father’s Day

There is a research and philosophy paper due for the Edu Psyche class, and the Instructions are not clearly defined and there is much too much thinking to be done.  Overly stressing the details as usual. I had it all … Continue reading

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the I-470 Bridge

We went walking across the Suspension Bridge at Wheeling, WV on Sunday evening May 28, 2006. Chris took this picture of the I-470 bridge which spans the Ohio River, and is downstream from the historic bridge.

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The Birds and the Cat

The other evening when I was trimming tree branches, I was given a severe talking to by a mama cardinal guarding her nest. I might not have even noticed it in the bush behind the garage, but she made sure … Continue reading

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50 and the Legend continues

Several years ago, our niece came to stay with us for a couple weeks.  My oldest son was into origami big time, and he taught her a few of the easier shapes, most importantly, how to fold the lids and … Continue reading

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Moving and Stacking Branches

Last evening I was sitting on the back steps.  It felt good to have a few minutes to relax outside of the air conditioning. However, the beginnings of the cramps were making themselves known in my back.  Long memory tells … Continue reading

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Explanation about the Summer Class

My printer chose this week to die, at exactly one year old. Husband set me up with a “tennis shoe network”, so I have to ask the printer downstairs beside his computer to ink-out my stuff.  It is only one … Continue reading

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Folks Back in the Valley

Here are some of the folks back in the Valley. My friend Karen.  My first memory of her is 3rd grade, but we might go back further than then. This is her front yard, which she is shaping up to … Continue reading

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What’s wrong with your Wrist?

There was awhile when I worked as a Baker in a cafeteria. I was okay so long as my duties were doing the baking and sometimes washing my own set of bowls and utensils. Then the dish machine was removed … Continue reading

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A Kindred Spirit

When I was a younger mom with young kids to entertain, it seemed like I wasn’t as patient with them as I might have been.  But I usually had a little something for distraction in my purse.  Tiny cars, a … Continue reading

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The Alumni Banquet

The main reason I went back to the Valley was for the MFHS Alumni Association Banquet. I have already written a separate e-mail to those most connected with the hometown. This is my mom.  Her name is Kerma. All the … Continue reading

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