Category Archives: Writing

Just a thought –

Posted on June 3, 2010 by K

While I was shoveling at the barn this morning—one of those contemplative activities, like taking a shower – the ideal time for thinking outside the box—I started thinking about healing.  It’s a gift I wish I had, healing in my … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on May 31, 2010 by K

WW l Thanks Daddy Jim for putting your life on the line.  For wearing the uniform and saving the burning airplane and doing what you had to so that my kids could be free to choose.  I hope I have … Continue reading →

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Now we pause for a word~

Posted on May 21, 2010 by K

In the last month – heck, in the last week—Cam’s house finally came into his possession (which means that Char’s came into hers), our bedroom was finished so we could move back into the rest of the house, and I … Continue reading →

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HB to M

Posted on May 7, 2010 by K

It’s TIME!!  And here are my  birthday plans: M’s best friend, Kyle, is getting married tomorrow.  He just COULDN’T wait six more weeks for M to come home, darn it.  Fairly shameful, considering that his first date with his beautiful … Continue reading →

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Whining revisited

Posted on May 1, 2010 by K

Still snowing.  (Well, it was three hours ago.  Now, it’s the Kentucky Derby and I don’t care about snow, just about horses.) New word (I’ve hit a run of interesting ones lately): moustery Define, define, define – I love when … Continue reading →

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More Whining

Posted on April 29, 2010 by K

More snow. There are women who, when faced with a house crammed with chaos, roll up their sleeves, organize a livable arrangement out of the mess, never let the dust settle, and carry on with strength and confidence.  I am … Continue reading →

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For Sam

Posted on April 23, 2010 by K

This began as a response to comment – in a comment of my own.  But it grew.  And it wasn’t what I wanted to write about today.  And it isn’t arguing with Sam.  The fact is that Sam and Mar … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Your Dragon

Posted on April 21, 2010 by K

Murphy leaves for home two months from today. Sometimes the security words on Blogger sites make uncanny sense.  The other day, I got one that was actually one of the coolest non-words I’ve ever seen—thus, TODAY’S CHALLENGE: Define: dicasity. I … Continue reading →

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Me and the Old Man

Posted on April 17, 2010 by K

As of today, G and I have been married for 32 years.  Funny.  Because it’s Saturday, and we weren’t married on a Saturday.  Yes, I know how time works, but it’s funny anyway. We were married on a day that … Continue reading →

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Easter Scrap

Posted on April 11, 2010 by K

Note: I do hope that everyone who read the comments for the last bit understood very clearly that while Teri is WAY smarter than I am, and I won the debate, it was all in fun – and no animals … Continue reading →

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