Monthly Archives: August 2011

Happy Birthday Mom!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

My mom is 85 today.  85!!!  I think that is phenomenal, and she felt good enough to throw herself a birthday party this past weekend.  WOW!  I hope I make it to 85 feeling as good as she obviously does. … Continue reading →

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Only One Tech Gadget

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Admittedly in the U.S. we are a very gadget-driven society.  The gadgets I’m talking about are handheld, or at least smaller than a breadbox. Define tech gadgets you say?  Ok – here’s a list of things I consider to be … Continue reading →

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Post a Week 2011

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

I’ve decided I want to blog more. Rather than just thinking about doing it, I’m starting right now.  I will be posting on this blog once a week for all of 2011. I know it won’t be easy, but it … Continue reading →

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Earthquake

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Some of you may not believe me.  Some of you may think I’m wack-a-doodle.  But earlier this week I felt the Mineral, VA/DC earthquake where I work in downtown Milwaukee, WI, about 700 miles away from the epicenter.  I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Orchids

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

I don’t know much about orchids.  I know they are beautiful.  I know I only used to see them in books and now I see them in homes.  I know they are difficult to grow and keep – at least … Continue reading →

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Knowledge is Power

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Contrary to what some people might say, I believe knowledge is power. I had a college professor who didn’t agree with that in a paper I wrote.  I can’t recall exactly why he disagreed with me, I just remember I … Continue reading →

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Fireflies

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

There sure are a lot of lightning bugs this year!  I don’t know why I’m noticing a lot of them this year?  Didn’t we have a lot in years past?  One friend said there are more because the farmer’s had … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

I unintentionally used schnibbles in a sentence today, “Would you like to take some of those schnibbles with your piece of cake?”.  I made Chocolate Zucchini cake and took it to work to share.  Paul came by for a small … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Night

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

I’m sitting on my patio, at 9pm, writing this, and it is just GORGEOUS out here.  Temp is probably high 70′s with a bit of a breeze.  Just enough to keep the mosquitoes at bay.  Life is good

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Third Time’s a Charm

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

My sister’s getting married – for the third time.  I’m happy for her, since she’s happy.  It’s much more enjoyable to navigate this life with a companion, and she found one.  Good for her!  She asked me to take pictures … Continue reading →

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