Archive for January, 2008
Working moms, working families
I had the loveliest conversation with my husband this week…
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Posted: January 31st, 2008 under Authors & Speakers, Career, Family, Fun.
Comments: 11
The Right to Vote
I live in Florida. Today we vote in our primaries. I haven’t left the house yet, but I will shortly. (First I have to blog!) As always on election days, I am struck by the awesome responsiblity we have and the price that comes with this freedom.
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Posted: January 29th, 2008 under American Values, Faith.
Comments: 8
Someone to Love - Something to Do - Something to Look Forward To
A couple weeks ago, hubby came home with a new definition for happiness. He heard it on some talk radio show, liked it enough to remember it, and then shared it with me. Immediately, I felt blessed and happy because I have many to love, I certainly have something to do, and I’m fortuante that […]
Posted: January 28th, 2008 under Faith, Family, Fun, Health.
Comments: 7
Aging parents
Sunday was my mother’s birthday. She turned 70. She is the mom of 5, grandmother to 11, wife of 48 years to Jim.
I, and two of my siblings and three grandchildren, surprised mom by showing up at her church. Or at least it was supposed to be a surprise. One of the siblings forgot it was a surprise and let […]
Posted: January 25th, 2008 under Family.
Comments: 3
Do you fix it, or call a guy?
When something breaks, what do you do? Do you fix it yourself, or call someone?
I grew up in a house where mostly, we called a guy. The mechanic, the plumber, the washing machine guy, the furnace guy—no matter what breaks, I learned, there is a guy who can fix it. And that guy is not […]
Posted: January 24th, 2008 under Family, Fun.
Comments: 7
Life’s Changing…it’s a good thing
Just this morning, I was reminded of another change that has taken place with this boomer babe. The temperature here is in the teens. I typically awaken and head out the door for an hour walk, but not this morning.
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Posted: January 21st, 2008 under Fun.
Comments: 20
The Legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Last weekend I attended my very first non-motorized parade. In fact, it’s the largest non-motorized parade in the country. I’ve never seen so many horses…and wagons…and carts…and buggies.
The annual Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is billed as a “Legendary” event here in Texas. It began in 1896 as a gathering of ranchers and […]
Posted: January 19th, 2008 under Faith, Family, Fun.
Comments: 3