Category Archives: Family

Back and Forth and Forth and Back

In case nobody ever told you before, when a family lives in a town which is home to a major state university, August is a really busy month for the whole household. Really busy, especially when the husband works there … Continue reading

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Cats in for Routine Check-up

Our girl kitty, Mahalia, was digging at her ear waay too often for my liking.  I called the Vet and asked what to do, if I should bring her in or just get medicine.  The Vet wanted a specimen, which … Continue reading

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when Love won’t let ‘em go

Here they are, the Lucas-loveys Lucas sez ” Feel free to toss whatever you want from the bag.” but I don’t think I am the one who can do it the tiger was sewed and stuffed by Grandma and makes … Continue reading

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Guest Post from Brenda

My cousin Brenda lives in one town in Alaska She went over 300 miles to visit with a friend in Anchorage. Here, I’ll let her tell it: I was visiting with my friend. I went down to smoke the salmon … Continue reading

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Middle Son getting settled in

Yesterday was August 3, which is the date for my sister-in-law’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Sis! with many more years to come…. We didn’t make a big deal about it, partly because I usually forget somebody’s birthday if it falls on … Continue reading

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Another Assault on Telltale Papers

Early in 1983, at almost 8 months pregnant with my second baby, the doctor mentioned that it might be best for my health to leave my job as the headwaitress of a fine restaurant.  I had to get off my … Continue reading

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Still Going with the Papers

Well, I didn’t think it could be done, but I went through SEVEN (‘7’) boxes of old papers and pictures which were removed from the closet and cabinet. Two newly purchased Rubbermaid bins (actually made in the USA) have been … Continue reading

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Dan Got the Most Votes

My sister Denise sent an e-mail saying: Dan just called me and said Field & Stream called him and that he won by 75 votes!!! He did not know what the final total was. He was very excited to be … Continue reading

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Don’t Hesitate beside the Shredder

I’m tired, folks. Really and truly at the bottom of energy. All day long, with an eats break once in awhile, sitting between the shredder and a lopsided pile of dead tree products, I have been going through boxes and … Continue reading

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Vote For Dan, then go to Concert on the Quad

My nephew, Dan Powell is entered in the Total Outdoorman Challenge. Would you please click your vote? which has been extended for another week. This morning the calendar pages got turned or torn off. I have six to do, so … Continue reading

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