Category Archives: memories

Ghosts in the Laundry

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

A storm came in the night—bright jagged lightning with thunder rumbling and crashing in response.  I hugged the covers closer.  Moist air gusted through my open window. It appeared in a single electric moment—a headless apparition floating by my bedroom … Continue reading →

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I Only Went in for Dogfood

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

And I really did not buy these beauties, but I strongly considered it!  Aren’t they cute? They took me down memory lane. My mom used to get hundred’s of wee chicks like this at a time and raise then from … Continue reading →

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Love is . . .

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Love is a kiss, a peck, and a passion. It’s a tender touch and a vacuumed floor. It’s a bitten tongue when being right is less important than the painful memory. Love is a hug that warms to the middle, and sometimes … Continue reading →

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A Year in Review: Only 12 Pictures–Impossible!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

January 2012 February March April May June July August September October November December

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Color Me Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2012 by
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The Real Fly By . . . Endeavor!

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

Though my hummers were not impressed, the school children certainly were.  I thought I had missed my chance to see Endeavor’s last piggy back flight, but it had been delayed one hour.  So all I had was my point and shoot Kodak. … Continue reading →

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Pre-mug Mystery

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

The mystery and the magic with teacups is that even when served with cookies or fine sandwiches with white bread or even cakes with piles of frosting, the repast is nourishing and calorie free. The mystery and the magic of … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Station Fire

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

The Station Fire in the San Gabriel Mts. near LA was the worst fire of 2009 in CA, destroying not only forest, but habitations and even the lives of two dedicated firefighters.  The shameful element in it all was that … Continue reading →

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Saving the World Piece by Piece

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

It’s been a rather productive day today. I have gotten rid of killer asteroids, tornadoes, hurricanes, robberies, floods, funerals, and hanging chads.  I dispensed with the Taliban, Y2K, LA gangs, the Iraq War, paparazzi, terrorists, airport screenings, funerals, and Supreme … Continue reading →

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Grandma Time

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Tiny hands, but big hugs; tiny feet, but many grand places to wander. With bright thoughts and bright eyes and a will strong enough to match her energy, she makes grandma’s heart grow big, brimming my eyes with love.

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