Category Archives: Family

One Way We Disagree

Posted on Thursday, 9 July 2009 by Mrs. DoF

The other afternoon, Husband and I got together to clear out the silverware holder.  There are only two of us living here now, yet the utensils overflow and it seemed like we were always sorting through. Back in the olden … Continue reading →

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the Kid is in a Good Place

Posted on Thursday, 9 July 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Youngest Son Chris called to (his words) “check in” and to tell me that he made a $33 purchase of a humongous storage capacity chip for the camera.  I didn’t ask if he will want to be reimbursed when he … Continue reading →

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Having the last laugh

Posted on Thursday, 9 July 2009 by Mrs. DoF

A small blurb in the paper led me back over to my computer to find the link for the video You Tube—UNITED Breaks Guitars Having a son whose life’s work depends on his guitar, I have much sympathy for this … Continue reading →

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Don’t let rain stop ya

Posted on Saturday, 4 July 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Son Christopher has gone outta town to visit Aunt Stephanie in our nation’s capital, and he borrowed my camera to use on sight-seeing opportunities. Last evening, Husband sneaked a couple pictures of me using pink yarn for tying together the … Continue reading →

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Well, it could be important

Posted on Monday, 22 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Another morning of playing the “waiting for a phone call” game. so I’m at the computer reading comics after checking in on the blogs of my Bookmarks Already have 2 loads of laundry out on the clothesline, and the dishwasher … Continue reading →

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Cash in Hand Still Works Wonders

Posted on Monday, 15 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

In the ongoing saga of Husband’s ailments, he still has a white tongue, attributed to Thrush. Apparently last week’s *swish and swallow* stuff did not work well enough, so I called the surgical office.  Doctor T himself called back to … Continue reading →

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When Oatmeal is for Breakfast

Posted on Monday, 15 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Long ago when oldest son Joey was in First Grade, we had a little ritual in the morning before he met his buddy at the corner so they could walk to school. I would cook oatmeal on the stove, add … Continue reading →

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Two Folks Who are Feeling Our Age

Posted on Friday, 12 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Husband got a good check-up at the doctor on Thursday morning.  It was a month since the surgery, and he had been done with antibiotics for only 24 hours, but the doc said all is coming along with good progress. … Continue reading →

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Not Wandering too Far

Posted on Saturday, 6 June 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Gee willikers, it’s been a whole week and then some since I thought about what to write for the blog here.  A few e-mails went out, so most of the folks know what’s been going on during the between time. … Continue reading →

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Clearing the Chip

Posted on Saturday, 30 May 2009 by Mrs. DoF

George and Oscar the true meaning of cat nap Lucas, the owner of a Master’s degree in Mathematics, NOT marching in the ceremony (he did not for high school, nor his Bachelor’s, either) and his Dad, three days out of … Continue reading →

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