Around the sun! Mom overruled the grandkids on the number of candles, besides I don’t think the store HAD 74 candles in stock…LOL Plus, she didn’t want to set off the smoke alarm… They made a homemade German Chocolate cake, … Continue reading
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Spending time with the kids, grands, and the dogs… Mostly the dogs… And another trip around the sun! Yea me!!! Off to see the grandaughter get student of the quarter for 2nd grade. And I’m trying to ‘learn’ the math … Continue reading
I’ll be on the road for the next week, spending an early Christmas with my kids. Blogging will be light to non-existant. Go read the folks on the sidebar.
Drift… We usually get a group together for Sunday breakfast and this last Sunday the conversation took a number of unusual turns, to put it mildly… It started with a discussion of the miracle on the Hudson (Sully Sullenberger) … Continue reading
Or commentary to start your week… Written by Andy Rooney, a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy……. I’ve learned …. That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of … Continue reading
I ‘think’ we’re done with the turkey and stuff at least until Christmas! Folks came over and finished off most of the leftovers last night, and boy am I glad. I’m not a big fan of leftover turkey. Ham, on … Continue reading
Yeah, right. The more that is found, the less we actually know. A three thousand plus year old parking lot??? Wisconsin officials recently announced the discovery of a trove of ancient canoes in an underwater “parking lot” of sorts — including one … Continue reading
Are coming home to roost… At least in the RGV… Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley – the South Texas nonprofit long known for its migrant shelter run by Sister Norma Pimentel – has been suspended from receiving federal … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Day is a unique American holiday that brings together this nation of all faiths and cultural backgrounds around a common theme of thanks. Traditionally, we gather with family and friends to reflect on the year past, and give thanks … Continue reading
I’m late… Getting everything thawed out for Thanksgiving! At least the turkey is almost thawed, but I forgot to take the DDTs out until last night. Hopefully, everything will come together by the time folks start showing up! We’re doing … Continue reading