Category Archives: Marriage

Pop, Crackle, Snap!

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

Contrary to the title, this is not a dyslexic commercial for Rice Krispies Cereal. This is the story of cauliflower, a microwave, a couch cushion, and a very patient man. Fun fact, the word “cauliflower” derives its name from the … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Getting Older, I’m Getting Bolder

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

Remember the old Clairol Loving Care hair color commercial back in 1971? It told women everywhere that if they used hair color they wouldn’t be “getting older” they’d be “getting better.” Obviously women (and men) have to get older, because … Continue reading →

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Our Genealogy of Dogs…

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

Our dog journey started when our youngest daughter was 4. Our youngest daughter is now almost 35. I am currently reading through the Bible and have discovered that our list of dogs is almost like a biblical genealogy. It goes … Continue reading →

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Painting…Old Lady Underwear…Full Coverage Friends

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

There’s nothing like company coming to get projects done around the house. We have two rooms that desperately needed a fresh coat of paint and a nephew coming to visit in a few weeks. So, we painted. Two rooms. About … Continue reading →

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“Where is Heaven?”

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

People are different. We come in different shapes and sizes. We come in different colors. We come with different personalities, different likes and dislikes, different ways of doing things. We’re different and that’s what makes life interesting.

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Days of Parents and Refrigerators

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

As a rule, I really enjoy Thursdays. Though our weeks tend to get busy with life, Thursdays are usually our day with my parents. A day when we get them out of the house for a little bit. It is … Continue reading →

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These Are The Days…

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

…That try women’s souls. You can tell because it’s all over Facebook and everyone knows if it’s on Facebook, it must be true. For example ~ A “selfie” video post of a woman. It was dark where she was, the … Continue reading →

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Men Are Just Happy People…A Fun Read, No Matter Your Gender

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

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 →

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New Year, New Decade, New Faith!

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

Hello Everyone and Happy New Year! I wasn’t planning on writing a blog for today. We’ve been on vacation and, well, you know. I was going to wish you all a Happy New Year, tell you that I am very … Continue reading →

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Only For You, My Friend

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

It is safe to say that I have no problem with mixed race marriages. Of course, when I first got married I had to be told that I had a mixed race marriage, but I was a non-thinking 19 year … Continue reading →

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