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  • My Mold is on Facebook on Nov 16, 2009 in Family Kids Pet Peeves Facebook mold refrigerator

    I decided to check out my Facebook page and noticed that my niece had some new photos posted. I looked and low and behold, the moldy bread we found in my fridge yesterday was there. This loaf was dated to be eaten before June 23. See what happens whe...

  • I Love Christmas … But November 10th? on Nov 12, 2009 in Family Life Observations Pet Peeves Christmas Thankgiving

    Even my kids, who LOVE Christmas, agree that is a bit much. We were riding home from Christmas shopping and saw through a window, a Christmas tree up and decorated on November 10. Sorry but that is crazy, and that is coming from someone who loves the...

  • What Have I told You About Backup and Restore? on Nov 5, 2009 in Kids Pet Peeves computer crash restore

    I was sent on a mission.  My daughter’s computer died and I was to get the system restore disks to her. Following the directions to find them in her things was like being on a Lewis and Clark expedition, but I found the box in her closet. No...

  • Will I Lose My $100? on Oct 31, 2009 in Pet Peeves competition diet

    I haven’t decided. Just like I haven’t decided if I am going to give up my high fat Greek yogurt or not. My daughter and I have a competition to each lose 10 lbs. before Dec. 16. She would then be at her goal weight and I would be, let&#...

  • Halloween Cow Tale – cookies and milk on Oct 28, 2009 in Kids

    Sometimes you just can’t make these things up. Like this story in last night’s paper where a man in a cow costume drove nto the river (after some partying). I had to laugh several times as it was just a comedy of errors complete with th...

  • Two Oldies But Goodies on Oct 25, 2009 in Life Observations coincidence movies old friend twelve angry men

    Finally watched the Netflix movie that’s been cluttering up my counter top for the past three weeks, Twelve Angry Men. I can tell it’s a good movie when we don’t fall asleep after the first ten minutes. So far, the oldies have been...

  • Flu? Been There, Done That on Oct 20, 2009 in Moms flu guilt shots sick worry

    Yep and it wasn’t pretty. Sure, just when I decide to kiss my girlfriend’s baby on both cheeks, I get the flu. I spent half of my fever-induced stupor hoping I didn’t pass it along and wanting to research the incubation period so th...