Category Archives: Family

Time with Aunt Ruth

Posted on Wednesday, 11 June 2008 by Mrs. DoF

One of the first weddings I remember attending was in the old church building on Jefferson Street, and wondering how my dorky ol’ Uncle Charlie got such a fine lady to bring into our family. One of the highlights of … Continue reading →

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Date Night, Friday Night

Posted on Saturday, 7 June 2008 by Mrs. DoF

When Husband asked if I wanted to go to the store with him, I knew he was saying Wal*Mart, because it means he can get almost everything on his list. I said sure.  I mean what else would there be … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stuff

Posted on Saturday, 17 May 2008 by Mrs. DoF

We slept in all the way until 7:06 this morning. A luxury of having the weekend off. My first glance outside, done without my spectacles, filled the whole window with green.  The maple tree leaves are just about as big … Continue reading →

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So two weeks was too long

Posted on Sunday, 11 May 2008 by Mrs. DoF

Christopher’s guitar gig in Kemp Recital Hall at I S U photo by George Wiman There has come numerous requests about my well-being. Apparently two weeks between weblog writing is too long. Well, Folks, you may surmise that I have … Continue reading →

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Easy Weekend Past—Easy Week Ahead

Posted on Monday, 24 March 2008 by Mrs. DoF

We had a nice weekend here.  Well, not the weather which was cold and blowy, but events were fine. Saturday afternoon, Husband and I went treadmill shopping. We’ve been trying to save a little each month, but it seems like … Continue reading →

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Still a Germ Battle going on

Posted on Friday, 8 February 2008 by Mrs. DoF

So far, the youngest son has not been slowed down by ‘flu germs, tho I think they’ve decided to have a second run with me.  I can hardly get the sound of words to leave my mouth, and folks on … Continue reading →

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Slacking off time is over

Posted on Monday, 7 January 2008 by Mrs. DoF

Well, jeepers, my time is up. Winter Break is done. the computer voice on SubFinder called, and so I gots to be a TA Sub at a junior high tomorrow.  Nothing quite like jumping back in, feet first and with … Continue reading →

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Another Day Doing Zilch

Posted on Tuesday, 1 January 2008 by Mrs. DoF

There’s nothing quite like a holiday to prolong procrastination.  Being snowed in with about 6” in the driveway is another good reason to put off doing anything even resembling housework. I’ve used up much of the morning blipping around blogs … Continue reading →

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a Quiet Week Hereabouts

Posted on Thursday, 27 December 2007 by Mrs. DoF

THE BUCKETS Yes, I have copied from Comics dot com It seems I am way behind with any words here. Yes, we had a fine Christmas. Yes, I am taking it easy during Winter Break. Yes, my hands are very … Continue reading →

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Snowy Sunday

Posted on Sunday, 16 December 2007 by Mrs. DoF

Youngest son Chris drove to Urbana last night after work.  He is done with the semester at ISU, and his sweetie is much less boring than the middle aged parents he shares this house with. He called as soon as … Continue reading →

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