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Signs of the Times
Posted on November 1, 2023 Leave a Comment
Here’s a smile for us all today, and a little room to rest: Potty Humor
DIY smiles
Posted on October 18, 2023 Leave a Comment
I was having kind of a crappy day, and happened to be in our local home improvement store. Rounding a corner I met another, also beleagured, do-it-yourselfer. They were pushing a door on a cart, talking to their delightfully engaging small child that was riding politely along: *heavy sigh* Yeah, we’re putting a new door […]
Sometimes you just need a smile
Posted on August 23, 2023 Leave a Comment
This rare bird sighting happened only days ago, on the other side of the lake. We believe the sunny and warm conditions were favorable for it to come out of hiding. It stayed around for quite some time, but it is unclear whether this bird was feeding, preening, or both. Although solitary, it was quite […]
Sweet Lucille’s Traveling Beer Can Vase
Posted on February 24, 2015 5 Comments
Recently we celebrated my Grandmother’s 98th birthday–on Friday the 13th! I gave her a silk white rose to brighten her room, and used a very special “vase” I had been saving just for her…. When I was about 6 or 7 years old, Grandma and Grandpa had come to stay with us for the weekend at our home in northern […]
You’ll Get A Charge Out of This Story
Posted on February 12, 2015 Leave a Comment
Today’s guest writer, Janet, is a dear friend from waaaay back. As in, back in the days of high school. Which was when telephones had curly cords and were actually attached to walls. Not so far back as rotary dials, though–push buttons were becoming downright common. Janet captures an unsuspected treasured moment with those in the same car, on […]
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