Month: August 2012

Kerri

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When my cousin, Kerri, was thirteen years old she passed away.  On Thanksgiving Day she was at my Mom and Dad’s house, and after our big turkey dinner I sat and talked to her.  She was much younger than I was so we weren’t especially close but I remember that talk. The next day she … Read more

Play It Again

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I’ve posted this song once before.  I love it.  I could listen to it over and over and over.  Well, I have actually.  Mallie Bee introduced us to this song when she did her first solo to it, and all I can say about that is………….oh my, that girl dances with her whole heart. The … Read more

Dr. Will

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The Boy Child took a psychology class last semester and we have all been on the receiving end of his knowledge.  He told his sister that evidence shows that if you live with your significant other prior to marriage you are more likely to divorce. She might have told him to mind his own beeswax.  … Read more

God Save The Queen

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We have been addicted to the Olympics.  We usually are, but this year especially so, and Kansas City is ranked #2 in the country for most watched viewers.  What better way to spend a couple of weeks than admiring athletes whose training and dedication combined with power, skill and speed exceed us in every way.  … Read more

Keep Your Head Up

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Sunday is the day The Boy Child packs up his summer and moves back to the bustling metropolis of Manhattan, Kansas.  The Little Apple, although it bears absolutely no resemblance to the big one.  He will be a senior and good Lord, that went fast.  His focus this year will be finishing with a bang, … Read more

Kleptos

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Being a retail girl for awhile now, I’ve seen plenty of shoplifting or evidence thereof.  One time when I was working, two women came in to shop for Christmas gifts.  I talked to them for a few minutes and thought I understood that they needed to stay within a reasonable budget.  I pointed out some … Read more

Syncronized

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When Mallie Bee was just a wee one, her and her friend spent five summers doing synchronized swimming at the local pool.  For $90.00 you could get somebody to Wear. Your. Kid. Out. Every. Morning.  I knew where to spend my bucks. That’s when I discovered how grueling a sport it is.  Practice every morning … Read more

Big Money

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You may have noticed there are some ads on my sidebar.  This is something I’ve gone back and forth on forever because I don’t really like how they look, but I would like to make some money doing this.  I was reading some tips from a very successful blogger and she said nobody read her … Read more