Awkwardness

The word prompt for today is AWKWARD!! So let me just dive in. AWK usually the first sound I make in the morning, while having a good stretch. Well, that along with several curse words directed at various body parts that refuse to cooperate with my morning stretch. I have to admit that the list … Continue reading Awkwardness

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If I sound stupid just make me count to ten!

I have been known to sleep walk. In the past. Lately however I have seen several videos of people sleepwalking or waking from surgery. My sleep walking was brought out again with the medication Ambien. I love the little commercial blurbs "May cause eating or drinking with no memories of the event" I had a … Continue reading If I sound stupid just make me count to ten!

NOT just a suggestion…

I had a really good time at my Uncle Donnie's 90th birthday gathering. Once I got there. I learned something new about South Dakota. I was driving along minding my own business. When out of NOWHERE What to my wondering eyes should appear but flashing red and blue lights! Just 5 miles from my destination. … Continue reading NOT just a suggestion…

Nurses ROCK!!!

First and fore most I want everybody to know that I love nurses, doctors not so much but nurses rock!!! I have cousins that are nurses, HI JUDY LEETON!! Some that have been EMT's. When I and my family have been in the position of needing a nurse. Nurses never act aggravated at even the pettiest of … Continue reading Nurses ROCK!!!

My Rock… My Dad

I will tell you that most kids "discover" that their parents were kids just about the time they have kids of their own. Well, I know it did to me. Thinking back I should have known that something was up when I had a "Father/Daughter" ice skating party. If you have lived in the area … Continue reading My Rock… My Dad

My Mississippi Trip – or how NOT to get water from a well

I know that everybody has their own way of remembering things. I try to remember the funny. I know that if I can't laugh at my self, life isn't much fun! On one occasion the humor came from Mississippi in the late 60's or early 70's. We had driven down in a Chevy and pulled … Continue reading My Mississippi Trip – or how NOT to get water from a well

Parents vs Grandparents!!

Between when my parents stopped being parents (OK, they never stopped but you get the drift!) and when the first grandchild appeared. My parents were switched out for some alien parents. They who would never let me get away with anything... well sort of.  But when they had grand kids and everything was OK. When … Continue reading Parents vs Grandparents!!

Uncle Donnie turns 90

I am getting ready to take a trip. What kind you may ask? A very important one. My Uncle Donnie is turning 90. As I age I understand a little more exactly what it takes to make it to 90. Not as far as 90 yet. But my body has told me that the years … Continue reading Uncle Donnie turns 90

Mom’s Recipe Box

Long before the internet and recipes galore, there was the recipe box. Mom had recipes from WAY back. Along with a few items that I found very interesting. I was looking for a Christmas candy recipe that Mom use to make called "Mom's Divinity". It was from HER mother. I remember Mom always saying "You … Continue reading Mom’s Recipe Box

Brothers and weather

I talked to my big brother in Oregon and he said he was sending us sunshine... this is what we got...   Thank goodness he doesn't make a living as a weather man! Love you Ron!!