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Feline Friday: Your Attention Please
Feline Friday was started by Steve, The Burnt Food Dude, and i'm going to believe it's because he likes cats.Kida the Mosquito, who is always buzzing around, is the Cat Emeritus here, and she would...
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While i was grateful that my girls took care of the Friday night shelter duties the last two weeks, it was good to get back to the madhouse.Yes, sometimes the place is a madhouse.There's one room that...
View ArticleSilly Sunday: Youthful Exuberance
Silly Sunday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. It's the place to come for weekly laughs, and it's easy to do. Laugh and Link Up! and join the fun.Last night was to be spent babysitting.Then the...
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Awww Monday: Cute and Yummy!
Awww Monday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. Since we could all stand to start our week with a smile, this is the place to post those cute pictures that make you say, "Awww!"#2 Son isn't the only...
View ArticleGood and Crazy
Some days are like that, good and crazy. Like yesterday.It started crazy, with Cicero not wanting to go into gear for Bigger Girl, who needed to go get a replacement Social Security Card. Yes, she...
View ArticleA Bad Joke and a Great Observation
Today i get to start playing Mary Poppins, so not much time to think of something new to say. Or even of something old to say. A bad joke and a great observation will have to suffice.A man loved his...
View ArticleSurprises
No matter the job, you will run into surprises.When i arrived to play Mary Poppins, there were a couple of surprises waiting for me. First, none of the children were there! The two youngest boys were...
View ArticleOn My Toes
Ms. P's daughter did come home that first night, to sleep and ask me to wash some of her clothes. Since i had washed a lot already, i asked her to bring her stuff to her room. In typical teen...
View ArticleLate For Their Own Funeral
Friday morning i figured out how to get Youngest Boy out of bed without a meltdown. There are two steps.Step one, don't wake him directly. Wake the others, with him in earshot.Step two, make a deal...
View ArticleSilly Sunday: Come On Home
Silly Sunday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus, and it's the place to come to have a laugh for the week. It's easy to do, just Laugh and Link Up! How in the world do you described Homecoming?It was...
View ArticleBig Day
Today, if all goes well, we get the A/C repaired! It looks like it may come under the warranty, so it won't cost much.And, if we can pry the back door downstairs open -- the house has been leveled...
View ArticleShopping Mecca
"Mom, could you take me to the mall?" Little Girl asked while i was preparing supper.Sure, i said."Thanks. My favorite teacher's birthday is next week and we both love the show Game of Thrones, so I...
View ArticleDoesn't drive me crazy.
Red-Headed Alec doesn't, that is.Yes, we now not only have all four of our kids living here, but Festus was told to move out by his parents, so he and #2 Son share a room, and Red-Headed Alec's mom and...
View ArticleWell, we got the A/C repaired...
...just in time to not need it. The temperatures are down, and have been moderate for a while, and are expected to continue that way.Winter is on its way, whether we want it or not.Part of me does,...
View ArticleIt's The Great Neighborhood Candy Exchange!
Time, once again, for The Great Neighborhood Candy Exchange!The day of the year when we dress our children up in costumes and all the moms in the neighborhood trade candy through them.Since i don't...
View ArticleBicyclists, Please
Please don't get me wrong, i love bicycles. In fact, when the kids were younger and we all had them, we would ride together sometimes to get me to work when i was doing the lunch shift at the...
View ArticleSilly Sunday: Liver to Tell the Tale
Silly Sunday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. Silly Sunday is the place to come for weekly laughs. It's easy to join in the fun because the rules are simple: Laugh and Link Up!There was a...
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Awww Monday: You Can't See Me!
Awww Monday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. It's easy to do, just post a picture that makes everyone say, "Awww!"After all, what better way to start the week than with a smile?Link likes to hide,...
View ArticleBlessed Relief
Finally! It's here!Election Day! Am i looking forward to voting? Oh, yes, absolutely. Unless you are conscientiouslyobjecting, i believe everyone eligible should vote. Too many people on this...
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Almost Wordless Wednesday: Howl
This year's pumpkins, courtesy Little Girl's carving skills.Spooky, isn't it?Today is:Ashura -- Islam (optional day of fasting that ends at sundown, local observances and national holidays may...
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