Category Archives: family

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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When Small Talk Will Have To Do

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Donna

[Thinking] Hmmmm. Nope, can’t talk about that. Or that. This is going to be a very boring post.  Or maybe not.  Let’s just carry on and see, shall we?

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Sunday Lunch With Joe

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Donna

Sister and her family had to bow out of our ritual Sunday lunch at dad’s today (funny how it’s just dad’s and not mom and dad’s when mom is gone), so I thought we’d be a company of dad, grandma, … Continue reading →

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18 Today

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Donna

Happy 18th Birthday, Bren! Yesterday: Nehemiah 1:1 – 13:14 Today: Nehemiah 13:15 – Job 7:21

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Presbyterian Past

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Donna

Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return and never, Never more Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy … 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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Bye Bye Birdies

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Donna

The comments spammers leave on my blog posts crack me up.  ”Great post!  Very useful information. I will bookmark your blog.”  Yep, I can see how reading about Hubs and me cleaning out the fridge could be confused with useful … Continue reading →

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He Sure Looks Good For 50!

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Donna

Deuteronomy 23:12 – 34:12 I love my husband, I really do.  As a couple we appreciate what we have together so much because the road to peace and unconditional love for each other has been a long one.  I thank … Continue reading →

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I Love Her

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Donna

Loving ~ Selfless ~ Strong ~ Persistant ~ Diligent ~ Loyal ~ Saved ~ Boss ~ Friend ~ Cook ~ Sensitive ~ Funny ~ Clean ~ Fragrant ~ Creative ~ Resourceful ~ Compassionate ~ Tender ~ Brutal ~ Honest ~ … 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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