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7 days ago4 min read
You’ve Got Mail. And More Mail. And Even More Mail.
I counted. It was a lot, and they kept coming. Twenty-three new emails had arrived in my inbox overnight from the newly formed “Let’s...
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Jan 313 min read
Where’s Morgan Freeman When You Need Him?
My friend Sherry arrived a little late for our lunch date and the minute she walked in, I knew something was wrong. The look on her face...
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Jan 243 min read
Men, You Gotta Love ‘Em!
The invitation arrived via email. The team at Oh, So Many Balls was thrilled. I had been invited to sit on a blue-ribbon judging panel....
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Jan 174 min read
I’ve Got Two Words For You …
“I’m free!” Two more glorious words were never spoken. An excited hubby burst into the house, all smiles following his post-surgery...
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Jan 33 min read
Yikes! We’re Turning into Our Parents.
The “beep, beep, beep” of an Amazon truck backing up the driveway got hubby’s attention. Popping his head out of the door of his home...
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Dec 20, 20243 min read
“There’s Snow on My Golf Course!”
It was bound to happen and was confirmed by the “ding” alert on my cell phone. Given the circumstances, it really had to. I poured...
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Dec 13, 20242 min read
“Twas the Party Before Christmas”
’Twas a month before Christmas, and all through the house The aroma of baked goods Got the attention of my spouse. The date had been...
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Dec 6, 20243 min read
Is That a Spot I See on the Ceiling?
I jumped in my seat as the opening notes of Star Wars blared from my cell phone. Hearing that ring tone never fails to get my attention...
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Nov 22, 20244 min read
They Have Grocery Stores in Dallas Too, You Know.
The car pulled into our driveway after a three-hour drive over the mountains. My parents and 81-year-old grandmother had arrived at our...
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Nov 15, 20243 min read
Honey, I Can’t Find …
I could hear the shuffle of his feet coming down the hallway. “Hon, are you in your office? I need your help. I can’t find the...
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Nov 8, 20244 min read
And Then, A Miracle Occurred
“What did I do with it? What did I do with it? It has to be here somewhere; I just know it does.” I had been searching for over an hour....
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Nov 1, 20243 min read
I’ve Reached “Kidpacity”
The place was abuzz with chatter as you might imagine a hair salon full of women to be. I’d arrived a bit early, happy to take a deep...
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Oct 18, 20243 min read
Hip, Hip, Hooray!
“Just where do you think you’re going, young man?” My bellowing stopped hubby dead in his tracks. The outburst was so loud, in fact, it...
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Sep 27, 20243 min read
Watch Out! She Has No Lips.
It’s a vivid memory. Grandpop relaxing on the garden swing he had built himself, warm sun peeking through the leaves of the grape vine...
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Sep 20, 20243 min read
Can’t You Just Be a Little Nicer to Me?
“How much money do you have?” asked Liz. We were seated on the patio at The Ladies Room , a newly opened tearoom that had garnered...
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Sep 13, 20243 min read
Where’s My Glow?
The latest promotion from the award winning “Even More Gorgeous” cosmetic firm arrived in the mail yesterday morning. Proclaiming,...
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Sep 6, 20243 min read
Bears and Mice and Moth Balls, Oh My!
“I feel like a pioneer woman,” I remarked to Dina, my oldest and dearest friend. It was Wednesday, the day set aside for our weekly Zoom...
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Aug 30, 20243 min read
“Just One More Thing”
I did it again. I try, I really do. But for some reason, I can’t seem to stop myself. The look on his face indicated I had reached the...
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Aug 23, 20244 min read
The Real Battle of the Sexes
“Who the heck do they think they are?” I was seeing red! My outburst might be heard all the way to the clubhouse, but I didn’t care - I...
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Aug 16, 20243 min read
Dear Holy Father…
OMG! How did this happen? I surveyed the clutter - gremlins had stolen in and added more to the pile of unopened mail, receipts and...
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