Monthly Archives: March 2012

MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT!

Oklahoma (AND MANY OTHER STATES) Mega Millions Jackpot finally arrived Friday night.  Lines were forming outside of stores known for having big winners.  The news was interviewing “expert” number choosers.  I was in my backyard “eavesdropping” on a neighbor conversation about how … Continue reading

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Self-Defense ~ Be Prepared

Last Saturday, I took a concealed carry class.  My hubby had been wanting me to take it for forever.  But I needed to be the one to make that decision.  I needed to do it for me.  Please do not … Continue reading

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What Color Am I?

A couple of days ago I was out taking “flower” pics.  I have a wide-angle macro lens that I know nothing about, so was “playing” with it.  I was not expecting Mr. Eagle, nor was he expecting me!  Regardless, I love … Continue reading

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An After Dinner Walk ~

Now that I have adjusted to time change, I. Love. It.  My husband suggested a walk after dinner, last night.  So we headed to a property not far from our place.  What we discovered, up the winding road, was an … Continue reading

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My Witness ~ A Note From Ginifer Ree & “Three Years Ago Today” follow-up ~

 This is a follow-up to my Saturday post.    (https://stuffitellmysister.me/2012/03/24/three-years-ago-today/ )While “three years ago” has been on my mind these past few days, who pops up on my Facebook as a friend request, but Ginifer Ree!  She is the dear and … Continue reading

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REACH

In the past couple of weeks, due to crazy warm weather, I’ve been cleaning out flower beds and trimming down hedges, etc.  Yesterday, in the 80’s here, it was time to tackle the front yard.  We always scalp it the first … Continue reading

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What is Your Favorite Aisle?

So this was a question asked this weekend of a fellow blogger, “What is your favorite aisle?” (to shop)  www.intheoldroad.blogspot.com   Any store. Any thing.  This was a no brainer for me.  I LOVE SWEETS….and habanero cheese ~ About once a month, hubby and … Continue reading

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Three Years Ago Today……

Three years ago today meant it was time to shop for a new car.  That should be an exciting time, right!  Not when you look at the pic below to see WHY we were going to be car shopping. Lots … Continue reading

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The American Dream ~

Meet our oldest son.  We call him Mad, but on http://www.youtube.com/mjblaxton , he is M J Blaxton.  He has several original songs on you tube to share, and a couple of covers, also.  This one was “born” this week.  Please take a listen. (and share!) Have … Continue reading

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I Like Chairs ~ a confession

I like chairs.  No, I LOVE chairs. But chairs take up a lot of space and I didn’t plan on collecting them! Maybe they collect me?  Because like most things collected, there is meaning and there are memories in each and every piece.  Why … Continue reading

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