Category Archives: It’s all Relative

Missed Opportunity

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Susan

“Mom!” shouted Mimi, “Did you know that this Sunday is Mother’s Day?” “What?” I asked as a shot of adrenaline shot through my body. How could it possibly be Mother’s Day already I wondered to myself. My panicked thoughts were … Continue reading →

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Of Worms and Dads

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Susan

Every time I look at the home screen on my phone, I have to smile. The photo is of a chubby two- year-old hand proudly holding up a wriggling worm. This, of course, makes me think of my dad. Now … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Mom

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Susan

I was at that “about to burst” stage of my first pregnancy when one of my friends spotted a newborn in a restaurant. She dragged me over to meet the new mother and gaze upon her infant.  I dutifully ooohhed … Continue reading →

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When Relatives Come to Visit

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Susan

Last weekend, our Aunt Edie and Uncle Jim made it to Seattle on their Nationwide Tour Extravaganza (OK, I’m pretty sure they just call it a really long roadtrip, but that sounds so tedious so I thought I would jazz … Continue reading →

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Back and Running!

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Susan

On Saturday I received a message from Peggy letting me know that her firewall was warning her of a threat on my website.  I (and by “I”, I mean my in-house tech support, Shaun) immediately looked into it and found … Continue reading →

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Happily Ever After…

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Susan

Today was my parents’ wedding anniversary. I had been feeling horrible all day that I wasn’t  finding the chance to do something special for them or at least call them.  I finally had the time and the opportunity  around eight … Continue reading →

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Farts, Boogers And Belches

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Susan

Nearly three weeks ago our home was invaded by a small army of alien creatures.  I supposed that I should clarify this just a bit.  The “Alien Army” actually consists of two five-year-old, red-headed boys.   When my sister-in-law first told … Continue reading →

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Thankfulness…in ten minutes or less

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Susan

Right now I am thankful for…. A cat sitting on my lap A husband that never stops talking. (sigh…) Dumb kid movies leftover turkey leftover Cherries in the Snow (YUM) having my parents here today have I mentioned that my … Continue reading →

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Irresistible Ice Cream

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Susan

This week, Fun Monday is sponsored by Beckie at Give it a Try.  We’ve been asked to tell what our favorite treat is and why we like it so much.   I didn’t even have to think about what my favorite … Continue reading →

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A Doll for Dad

Posted on August 11, 2007 by Susan

Last year, right after Christmas my parents hopped into their RV and headed towards Quartzsite, Arizona.  Apparently every year there is some sort of gathering of RVer and Dad was determined to strike it rich selling his Walking Poles.  Somewhere … Continue reading →

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