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Category Archives: Observations
Hot Wheels
I don’t know about you, but my first car was a holy nightmare. It was an early 70′s Plymouth Grand Fury, electric blue, and most notably, a former police car which meant that the V8 engine sucked gas at rates that put my modest bank account into shock. Not only that, but the muffler had...
My motivation to suck
This is what I watch every day before vacuuming.
Laundry is a Labor of Love
The note at the end says in Hebrew: “Grandma, congratulations for the dryer.” How incredibly sweet.
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Kevin works at a small scale amusement park that doubles as a ski resort during the winter months. He repairs go-carts on more than full time basis so he’s becoming an expert at small engine repair. He’s also learned a few things one would never expect in his line of work. On occasion, Kev is...
Holy balls
They don’t get it from me, that’s for sure, but for whatever reason my teenage boys seem compelled to say the word “testicles” alot. When I was growing up we kept our reproductive organs to ourselves. If I had PMS as a teenager, I certainly didn’t make public announcements that my ovaries were killing me,...
To Tree or Not to Tree
I wish it was socially acceptable to leave the Christmas tree up year round. I love the warmth of the lights and the glimmering of the ornaments. It makes my mind feel good to glance at it as I vacuum the carpet and fold clothes. McGee will miss it, too. His long body often found...
Who says it’s broken anyway?
Where does the slippery slope end?
Place for your stuff
We all have too much stuff, don’t we? One of the greatest joys in my life is discovering new storage ideas. Don’t mock! I have a big family and big families have been known to drown in their stuff, never to be seen again. Stuff like school paperwork, legos, National Geographic magazines, Polly Pocket crap,...
Get the lead out
I’m an advocate of year-round school if for no other reason than to avoid the “Back to School” chaos of each fall. Seriously. The State Department should issue a travel warning for those of us who are stupid enough to visit the school supply section of Walmart a mere six days before the beginning of...
Grand Rhapsody
This little vacation of ours has been good for me. There’s nothing like hiking until you’re gasping for air to give a fresh perspective on life. In the last several weeks I’ve lost my job, sold a beloved possession, and lost a beloved pet. I’ve literally thrown my arms up in the air and cried...
One box to rule them all
Try raising five boys once. The testosterone levels in this home are off the chart, and the behavior inspired by this male hormone causes me to question my sanity. Daily. Take this evening for instance. It was a beautiful spring day with temperatures in the 70′s, very little breeze and plenty of sunshine. Logan mowed...
A picture is worth a thousand emotions
While these photos are not mine, I wanted to share them with you. First Place Todd Heisler The Rocky Mountain News When 2nd Lt. James Cathey’s body arrived at the Reno Airport , Marines climbed into the cargo hold of the plane and draped the flag over his casket as passengers watched the family gather...
"Just tell them that I don't believe in the earth"
The announcement has been made. The Principal has decreed. All the children in the land of our elementary school have been encouraged to wear GREEN for this Wednesday’s Earth Day Celebration. Now I love our school district and quite frankly, I’d take a bullet for it. Go ahead and be jealous because we have the...
Lend me your ear
This is the best explanation I’ve seen for the credit crisis we are facing in America. The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo. I’m not rich and I harbor no animosity towards those who are, but somewhere along the way the love of money overruled common sense and good decision making. And...
Take THAT all you pretty people!
Right on, Bonnie Hunt. You’re absolutely right.
A fowl sight
Today there was a fire, a giant fire, to the east of our home and while there was a huge plume of smoke being carried high into the sky, I could not determine the distance of where exactly the fire was located. Darren and I, along with the kids, jumped into the van so that...
The Earth inhales in preparation for Spring
I shouldn’t complain because at least our snow is gone. However, Minnesota is covered in the pre-spring shades of gray and dullness which is almost unbearable after a long, cold, colorless winter. The memory of the scent of fresh cut grass makes my mouth water. My eyes ache for green and I’m looking forward to...
If I had three wishes
My mother-in-law, Carol, lost her battle with brain cancer on Friday, March 20. As some of you may know, we learned of her malignant tumor on the morning of Christmas Eve and during last three months we have watched a vibrant woman become victim to a merciless killer. Darren and I had opportunity to spend...
I almost ate crow
A few nights ago we arrived home from my in-law’s house very late in the evening. In our absence the house had become cold because we heat exclusively with a wood stove and were not able to attend to it for 18 hours. My son Kevin kindly agreed to rebuild the fire. A short time...
Live as you would have wished to live when you are dying
In recent days my mother-in-law, Carol, has taken a turn for the worse in her battle with brain cancer. She has been enrolled in the hospice program and family is now taking turns providing round the clock care for her. There is nothing that can prepare a person to witness the slow death of a...
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