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Long Life Birthday
Birthdays were always an important part of my childhood, probably because my Mom loved hers so much that it would last for the entire month of her birth. When my children were small, I always enjoyed coming up with themes … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, America, Americans, Animals, Birthdays, Caring, Childhood, Children, China, Chinese Long Life Party, Chinese roots, diversity, Ethnicity, Family, Florida, Food, Home, Humor, Husbands, Life, Memories, Moms, National Parks, Senior Moments, Sesame Street, Siblings, Uncategorized, Yellowstone National Park
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
I don’t really understand technology. I admit it. I can find my way around my laptop. I can order things on Amazon, much to my husband’s dismay. I can play a few games on my phone. And, being a teacher … Continue reading
Plans Change
Easter was different this year. Our normal family gathering of 25, not including invited friends, was down to 3. It was quiet. It was peaceful. And, though I missed the rest of my people, it was nice. I even dressed … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, Aging, America, Attitude, Bible, Clothing, Compromise, Disney, Disney World, Easter Outfits, Encouragement, Family, Fashion, Graduation, Grandmother, Growing Up, Hippies, Humor, Life, Platform shoes, Siblings, Sisters, Uncategorized, Weddings
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That “Certain” Age
Last week I was informed by my doctor that I had reached that certain age when parts of my body are beginning to shrink! I have to admit, my first thoughts went to trimmer thighs, smaller hips, and a flatter … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Americans, Attitude, Challenges, Change, Cleaning, Courage, Getting Old, Happiness, Health, Humor, Life, Senior Moments, Shrinking, That Certain Age, Turning 60, Uncategorized, Walking
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Men Are Just Happy People…A Fun Read, No Matter Your Gender
A friend at a dinner party shared this with us. It made us all laugh…Hard! I hope it brightens your day! “Men Are Just Happier People” Their last name stays put. The garage is all theirs. Chocolate is just another … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Boyfriends, Challenges, Change, Clothing, Decades, Family, Happiness, Humor, Husbands, Life, Marriage, Men, Shoes, Uncategorized, Vacation, Women
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Ya Gotta Have Friends…
…And I am very grateful to have quite a few! But, there is one friend that I’ve had for a very long time, 55 years kind of a long time. Her name is Cheryl and though I currently have three … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, America, Attitude, Best Friend, Challenges, Childhood, Childhood Home, Children, Christians, Cleaning, Dusting, Faith, Family, Friends, God, Growing Up, Health, High School, Home, Humor, Husbands, Life, Lord, Love, Talking, Uncategorized, Wisdom Teeth, Women
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I Am Not 600 Years Old…
I only look that way sometimes. Okay, a few weeks ago I announced, “Well, I’m 60 Now” and I am. However, towards the bottom of that post I said, “And so began my grand entrance into my 60th decade.” Oops. I … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Attitude, Blogging, Challenges, Decades, Discipline, Fairy Blog Mothers, Family, Friends, Getting Old, Growing Up, High School, Humor, Life, Math, Students, Teachers, Teaching, Turning 60, Uncategorized
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Caring is Sharing
The Great Depression in the United States began in October of 1929 and, essentially, lasted until we entered World War II in December of 1941. My Dad and his two brothers were born in the middle of the Great Depression, … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, America, Americans, appliances, Caring is Sharing, Challenges, Childhood, Christians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Friends, Getting Old, God, History, Home, Humor, Life, Love, Memories, Prayer, September 11, 2001, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized
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Not That Big A Deal 