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I’m Not Getting Older, I’m Getting Bolder
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
Posted in Aging, Blessings, Challenges, Change, Christians, Courage, Dads, Fair Skin, Family, Fashion, Freedom, Humor, Husbands, Husbands and Wives, Life, Love, Marriage, Memories, Personalities, Personality Tests, Teachers, Teaching, Tribute, Uncategorized, UPS Store, Words
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There Are Places We Remember, In Our Lives…
Though some have changed… …Some have changed a lot. Fortunately, we still have some men and women from the Greatest Generation to remind us of what was important then. To remind us what is still important now. They are the … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, America, Americans, Attitude, Challenges, Change, Childhood, Childhood Home, Children, Christians, Decades, Differences, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Generations, Getting Old, Grandchildren, Grandfathers, Growing Up, History, Home, Humor, Life, Memories, Moms, Remember, Senior Moments, Teachers, Teaching, The Greatest Generation, Uncategorized, Wisdom, World War II
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Phoebe and Scrubs
Officially, his name is Oliver. Personally, I call him Scrubs and not for any reason you would probably guess. Like all of us, Scrubs has a beginning; unfortunately, nobody knows what that beginning is. And so, Scrubs’ beginning starts with … Continue reading
Squatty Happens
When I first began teaching, I did an exercise in adjectives with my high school students. They had to go around the room and use two adjectives to describe the person next to them. Of course, they had to be … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Attitude, Bathrooms, Best Friend, Challenges, Children, Discipline, Encouragement, Exercise, Family, Food, Getting Old, Health, Humor, Life, Sisters, Teachers, Teaching, Turning 60, Uncategorized, Walking, Wisdom, Women
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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
So…I’ve Been Noticing
I’m sure you’ve been doing the same; because, honestly, there’s not much else to do. So here are a few things I’ve noticed… To begin with, I’m kind of enjoying being at home! This surprises me because I consider myself … Continue reading
Posted in America, Attitude, Bible, British people, Christians, Encouragement, Eyebrows, Fair Skin, Faith, God, Gratefulness, History, Home, Hope, Humor, Italians, Life, Teaching, Uncategorized, Videos, Winston Churchill, World War II
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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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When Blogging Friends Are Challenged
I have friends. I do. Not surprisingly, some of those friends are bloggers. Right now, three of those blogger friends are participating in The Ultimate Blog Challenge. What is The Ultimate Blog Challenge? Good question! So glad you asked. It … Continue reading
Posted in America, Americans, Attitude, Blog Challenge, Blogging, Challenges, Christians, Courage, Friends, God, Humor, Life, Marriage, Sports, Squat Challenge, Teaching, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized, Writing
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The Fellowship of Women
When our oldest daughter, Rachel was born my roommate and I had a great time together. The ladies in the maternity wing shared a room back then. I think it was much less boring than lying in a room all … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Christian Parenting, Christians, Church, Faith, Fellowship, Friends, Home, Humor, Jewish American Princess, Life, Maternity wards, Memories, Moms, Nursing Babies, Quilting, Teaching, Uncategorized, Women
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