Goodmart. Badmart. Walmart. All in one visit. I’ve been to Walmart 3 times recently, my first visits in 10 years
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The year went so fast. The year went so slow. At times, feeling like we were in suspended animation. Trying
Read moreTHE IRISH GOODBYE
“I’m no fool mama, I know the difference between tempting and choosing my fate” The Irish Goodbye … … When
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It was serious: I was wearing pants between Easter and Thanksgiving, violating the ‘Shorts Only’ dictum. And I had shoes
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Is Labor Day in honor of the American worker? Or pregnant women delivering? Yes. Is Fort Bragg recently re-named in
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She’s nearly 6-years-old and out-dancing the many artists in wedding attendance. A real ‘whirling dervish’ – a piece of slang
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I really like it quiet, but I really like it loud… Said another way, a little ‘chaos’ now and then
Read moreHOT DIGGITY DOG!
A modern ‘marvel’: The $12 hot dog. Grandkids love PA dogs – just enjoyed multiple doses of air-fried hot dogs
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Ever have that feeling you’re read something before? We’ve got a house full of family, which you’ll hear about shortly,
Read moreEASE ON DOWN THE ROAD
Eleven years ago I went to hike the AT. Three days later, I stopped. Another three days later – and
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