Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Gravel and Snow

A few feet from the driveway March 22, 2006

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Erratic Leftovers

“Scatterbrain drifts over the Fairyland unnoticed and pleased with himself. He has no worries or problems, because all he hears goes in one ear and out the other. Do you know any such persons?” Lately my thoughts have been scattered.  … Continue reading

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Walking past the Hearts-at-Home 2006

A few years ago, one of the sons told me that it is a mile to walk to our post office.  Well, on Friday, I had some parcels to get going, and the weather was warm and sunny, holding the … Continue reading

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Kids and Jobs

Over at Owlhaven Opinion Saturday, Mary has asked how our family handles(d) kids and jobs and chores and allowance. I like the way Perri said it in the Comments over there.  Very similar outlook over here. Our sons’ own rooms … Continue reading

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Writing on the Weblog

A few years ago a t-shirt was given to my husband. It was a gift from his sister because he had done something great with her computer and website, so she thought Gary Larson’s cartoon was quite appropriate. This morning … Continue reading

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The Way This was Handled

Okay, Folks, this led to a lengthy and heated and gender-biased discussion in my kitchen this evening. Would you please go over and read about Deputy Lawdog and Opal?  The post is March 2, but I think the link works … Continue reading

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Sitting Around with Cotton Squares

Outside, the clouds are gray and gloomy, and the radio weather man says 100% chance of precipitation.  It doesn’t seem to matter that the temperature is at least 8o warmer than usual for this time of year, just looking out … Continue reading

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Medical Sacraments

Oftentimes, going to the walk-in clinic with such vague symptoms as ‘an earache only two weeks after having a tooth crown replaced, and a heaviness in my chest with coughing all through the night’ results with the medical advice along … Continue reading

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This will get you up to date

You may ask what in the world I am doing writing so early in the morning, after having breakfast at McD’s with my spouse. I coughed myself awake at 10 minutes ‘til 6am.  I have a doozy of a chest … Continue reading

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Memory of 4th Grade Play

Now she’s gone and done it! Over at What Was I Thinking?, Susie put up a post with a request for a memory from your childhood. Somewhere in the middle of the column is my rather long comment about being … Continue reading

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