Category Archives: Relationships

Santa Baby

When my sis and I were little I recall my mom getting us all dolled up at Christmas time.  She would then drive us to the bank for our pictures with Santa. My dad worked at the bank for many of … Continue reading

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Our First Christmas Together ~ 1982

Our baby son and his bride spent this past weekend at our house. Before they left, I found myself plundering through some old Christmas items, in search of something to attach to my son’s “ugly Christmas sweater” for work. I … Continue reading

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All In A Day’s Work

He left his normal early time in the morning.  Thirteen hours later, we reflected on his workday/birthday over dinner.  Bosses, demands, schedules, orders. A little delivery to a local food-bank.  That was his birthday gift to himself. Several families would have … Continue reading

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Not Giving Up Now

Today is 11 months of blogging for me….which means…it is only a month away til my sister’s birthday! So 270ish posts….almost 24,500 reads….so many new friends…..blogland is pretty awesome. Thanks so much to every reader, follower, and blogger friend. You … Continue reading

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A Drive to the Farm and other stuff ~

I took a little drive this past week and spent a few days with my parents.  We did some shopping, some eating and watched the Oklahoma City Thunder play basketball on television. We also decorated a bit, wrapped gifts AND we took a little journey down memory … Continue reading

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“Glow” on the Green ~

After an exhausting weekend for my retail manager hubby, we were excited to escape to downtown Tulsa last night for dinner and a little night music.  Guthrie Green did not disappoint.  I wish all of you could have been there with … Continue reading

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In My Own Little Corner

In my own little corner in my own little chair, I can be whatever I want to be… Cinderella Cinderella was one of my favorite musicals as a little girl.  I can still sing most of the lyrics from it … Continue reading

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Grandma

Over the River and Through the Woods As I was doing a bit of grocery shopping and later mixing up our dressing stuffing to others , I was thinking about our many Thanksgivings spent at grandma’s house.  Everyone was always welcome, the … Continue reading

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My Favorite Day…..

“What day is it?” It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.  My favorite day,” said Pooh.”  ―    A.A. Milne Sunday was a terrific day around here. It was hubby’s last real day off for a while because of the business he is in.  This meant … Continue reading

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Kindness

“Just because an animal is large, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t want kindness; however big Tigger seems to be, remember that he wants as much kindness as Roo.” ―    A.A. Milne,    Winnie-the-Pooh

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