Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

Bird Reporter

Somewhere deep down in me is a great dislike for the outdoors.  This was not a discussion of high priority before the wedding, yet it probably should be for anyone thinking they are ready to go through the trouble of … Continue reading →

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Still in School

Goodness, my hand is aching.  Algebra homework “Solving Quadratic Equations using Factoring” To do this, the Zero-Factor Property must be memorized. If ab = 0, then a = 0 or b = 0 There were 21 problems on the practice … Continue reading →

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Church Decorations

Easter was celebrated quite nicely at our church services this morning.  We even had commmunion.  The singing was wonderful for both the Adult Choir and Junior choir. For Fellowship Time, I put out a basket of chocolates next to the … Continue reading →

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Last Sunday in March

Last night I carefully set my clock ahead an hour and fixed the alarm, then told Husband I was doing so.  He gave a huge sigh, and went out to tell Chris that Daylight Saving Time is upon us. The … Continue reading →

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Way to my Heart

Youngest son is aiding and abetting some good tunes this afternoon. He humored me while I played Three albums in a row— Don Henley Inside Job, Building the Perfect Beast, and End of the Innocence I was putting together the … Continue reading →

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Free on Friday

This is one week when Friday didn’t seem to get here fast enough.  I was plain tuckered out, but got only a 40 minutes nap in this afternoon.  Mahalia decided that my tummy would be a good place to curl … Continue reading →

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For my Guy

Husband gave me a gift today.  I am not sure he even realized when it happened.  There was no exchange of goods, no affectionate touches, no opening of the wallet. He has provided for me to have Time.  Last summer, … Continue reading →

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Back at classes

Well, Folks, the great Spring Break is done and we are getting back into the ruts of routine. Algebra is at Chapter 6 Factoring Polynomials where X is not equal to 1.  Homework practice problems took almost two hours, and … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Lucas!

This story is about Middle Son.  We named him Lucas (after quite a list of cast-off and never-to-be names) and his birthday was last Friday. However, my memory goes back to a summer evening almost nine months before.  Husband and … Continue reading →

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Mother mode

Babies have always been high on my list of the best times of life.  I have always loved babies.  I played with baby dolls, the kind who need diapers changed and rocked to sleep.  Barbie might be called a doll, … Continue reading →

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