Category Archives: Family

Whenever we have a bigger package, the carrier leaves the mail between the doors at the front of the house.  A few days ago I figgered I should go out to the mail box to find out what had been … Continue reading →

There has been much pestering, yes pestering! from several corners for me to write something on my blog.  The e-mails are numerous, folks coming over to me at church, an acquaintance I bumped into at Hobby Lobby apparently is an … Continue reading →

this is Mahalia’s view (her whiskers touched my hand while I pressed the shutter) and here’s mine while I kneeled beside her we were going out to fetch the paper saying Barack Obama is now our President Elect something I … Continue reading →

I had just reached the top of the basement steps, after putting in a load of laundry.  Husband called me over to where he was stretching his calf muscles, prior to getting on the treadmill. I’ve some ups and some … Continue reading →

Well, first I will explain why I call tissue paper on a roll “potty paper”. It was not always thus, and I surely did not grow up saying it. However, after I got married, the tale of potty paper was … Continue reading →

There are times when I wish my husband and his 99-year-old grandmother lived next door to each other.  They are both quite opinionated about politics, but sending letters and newspaper clippings from California to Illinois and back is not quick … Continue reading →

Well, Saturday evening, Husband and I had a double date with our middle son and his sweetie.  I haven’t shown them the pictures yet, so I am not going to spoil their surprise by sitting a photo out here without … Continue reading →

The sound of firecrackers is still coming every now and then, but I do believe the celebration of our nation’s birthday is winding down. Lucas came home yesterday, and Chris came by bicycle today.  We took it easy, just the … Continue reading →

Friday, I opened the last ream of paper from the box. Saturday while I was at S*Ms Club, I bought a new box of printer paper, then Husband carried it into the house for me. Oscar doesn’t want me to … Continue reading →

my mom potting some plants, and her cat Tabby So far today, I have sorted out two loads of laundry (lights and darks) and put them through the paces, loaded the dishwasher with a day and a half’s worth of … Continue reading →