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Monthly Archives: May 2008

confession

May 31, 2008 – 2:57 pm

This morning I helped Mom and Dad move a truckload of mulch from the back of their pickup to the flowerbed. Mom and I got the mulch from the local recycling center for FREE. I have some here at my house to use in my flowerbeds, but need to get more. I […]

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Saturday 9

May 31, 2008 – 11:03 am

Satuurday 9: Another High School Meme
1. Can you sing the fight song? I can hear it in my head, hum the tune and play the notes (clarinet) with my fingers, but I don’t know if I ever knew the words.
2. Who was your favorite teacher? Mrs.Walters - government and history.
3. What was your […]

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internet filter

May 30, 2008 – 12:19 am

Do you use an internet filter to block out sites with inappropriate language and images? I’m currently searching for a good internet filter and have downloaded one called K9 Web Protection by Blue Coat Systems. I did a search for several “bad” words (as a test - to make sure it was […]

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I’m a Star!

May 28, 2008 – 6:19 am

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to attend training to be a volunteer at the Civic Center Music Hall.  The program is called STARS.  I’m quite excited about being able to support the arts locally.  Two of the first shows I get to volunteer for are Spamalot and The Sound of Music.  […]

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my big fat movie quote

May 27, 2008 – 10:15 pm

The other night, youngest daughter came into my bedroom saying how her foot hurt.   Without thinking, I said, “Put some Windex on it.”  Just like the dad in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” 
So she did.

I’m not sure why she was using the bottom of a plastic bowl as a foot rest.
It was so […]

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favorite

May 22, 2008 – 5:11 am

Many thanks to Michelle (of Michelle Martin Photography) for the use of this great photo.  It’s one of my favorites from her flickr photostream.

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six plus one

May 20, 2008 – 12:05 am

It’s now been six months since my niece Megan’s death.  Well, six months and one day today.  It’s hard to believe that it’s been that long.  It really does not seem like it.
Please keep my sister Chrissie and her family in your thoughts and prayers.  This has been so hard on them and nothing that […]

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twelve

May 19, 2008 – 9:44 pm

On this day twelve years ago, my youngest child was born. She weighed in at 6 lbs 6 oz and was 19 inches long. It’s hard to believe that in these past 144 months, she’s grown 46 inches. She’s now 5 ft 5 inches and cannot wear my shoes anymore because they’re […]

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May 18, 2008 – 12:03 am

I cannot think of anything to post about at the moment that does not sound like I’m hosting a pity party for myself.
I’ll just say for now that living with two teens and a tween who all have strong personalities, wacky hormones and immature brains is like being on a roller coaster with all the […]

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Card

May 15, 2008 – 9:59 pm

I told Mom tonight that I’m reading The Memory of Earth by Orson Scott Card. I have thoroughly enjoyed Ender’s Game and that series of books and now with The Memory of Earth I’ve begun the Homecoming series.
Mom told me that he’s been awarded with the 2008 YALSA Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime […]

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