Once again, I am a late bloomer. I've resisted the blogging boom,for many reasons, none of them good. Now I see blogging for what it is -- a journal or diary. I've been a diarist most of my life.... Read More
Posted by: Sissy on 2008-07-17 23:54:34
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  The past few days we have been camping at San Elejo beach with our two youngest sons and their families. Great fun, and I am amazed as my daughters-in-law line up their 7 boys ages 1 1/2 to... Read More
Posted by: sharetheword on 2008-07-16 23:14:32
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A MILESTONE This weekend was definitely a milestone for us. The oldest son of our firstborn daughter graduated from high school. This was a momentous occasion, not only for Daniel, but... Read More
Posted by: sharetheword on 2008-06-09 10:58:37
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When do you know if you cross the line with your children concerning their children?  I made an innocent comment to my granddaughter, who is eight months old.   In baby talk I... Read More
Posted by: tired1234 on 2008-05-13 21:56:30
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And we continue. It is fair to say that I brought a lot of this stuff to myself, because I cannot say no to people. I want so badly for the people around me to be happy and not suffer. I put... Read More
Posted by: MariLemon on 2008-01-16 17:41:57
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Stardate 12-25-07 Dear Junior, Merry Christmas! Warmer temperatures and plenty of snow have combined to bring us a Christmas fog that has settled over the city. Streetlights... Read More
Posted by: pep on 2008-01-03 18:24:34
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Stardate 12-24-07 Dear Junior, A grey morning sky leaks snow in light, fluffy flakes that resemble the down used to stuff pillows and winter jackets. Perhaps the angels above are... Read More
Posted by: pep on 2008-01-02 17:50:33
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  Stardate 12-22-07 Dear Junior, Night has chased out the daylight several hours ago. Darkness wraps itself around the city and creates a superb backdrop for the holiday... Read More
Posted by: pep on 2008-01-02 11:48:14
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Stardate 12-19-07 Dear Junior, Interstate highway 29 (I-29) runs north-south from Canada through eastern North Dakota on into South Dakota and dives south through Nebraska. The... Read More
Posted by: pep on 2008-01-02 03:06:21
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My 62 nd year has been marked by two developments. One is a total joy while the other is less joyous, more sobering. The joyous event comes later this month, my granddaughter turns one. In... Read More
Posted by: richwb on 2007-10-08 05:54:59
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I am trying to become a non-smoker after 42 years.   This is hard!   When I started smoking I was 18, everyone smoked.   I was training to be a nurse and there was an... Read More
Posted by: bede on 2007-09-14 09:41:43
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