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A Wee Bit of Introspection

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Donna

I am sitting at Starbucks sipping on a piping hot cuppa Earl Gray,  Jackson Five blaring over the speakers. …one, two, three baby, you and me girl… I was almost annoyed (because I’m here to think and write, not jam), … Continue reading →

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No Thwarting God

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Donna

Isaiah 13:5 – 40:31 What day is it?  Hubs and I lost track of time since I disrupted his schedule with my doctor’s appointments this week.  Earlier tonight I was in the bathroom brushing my teeth and I was wondering … Continue reading →

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All Grown Up

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Donna

2 Chronicles 35:1 – Ezra 10:44 We’ve had bad luck with our kids – they’ve all grown up. ~Christopher Morley Despite being tired earlier than usual last night, I stayed up to watch Bren pack for her trip east. I … Continue reading →

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Bribing Daughter With a Bread Bowl

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Donna

Yesterday: 2 Kings 15:1 – 2 Kings 25:30 Today: 1 Chronicles 1:1 – 9:14 When I awoke this morning I was pleased to discover that Bren was still home.  She is leaving next week for a 10-day trip and I’m … Continue reading →

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A Reading Date & $300 Sunglasses

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Donna

Text messages: Bren: Wanna have a B&N reading date tomorrow at 3:30? Me: That would be great….but why? Bren: Cuz I want some reading time! Me: Sounds good to me!!! Bren: Okies!  See you when I get home! I realize … Continue reading →

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Last Prom

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Donna

It’s hard to believe that my girl just attended her last prom. She let me help her get ready; I painted her nails and curled the back of her hair — then she kicked me out after I zipped up … Continue reading →

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The Way We, uh, Were

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Donna

I just finished up with my ASL class and am now sitting here in Barnes & Noble. I grabbed a seat by the window so I can watch as dusk turns to night.  I find nothing attractive about this area … Continue reading →

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