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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Richard Philanthropy
I love a good story – I collect them like precious gems and show them to all my friends at any given moment. My favorite stories involve amazing coincidences. I love the story of Smart Boy. However it’s just one … Continue reading
Posted in Coincidence, Humor, Random Thoughts, Richard III, Sharon K Penmen, Story
Tagged Becket, boils, Coincidence, groin, Hairshirt, Humor, Librarian, Raleigh, Richard III, Sharon K Penman, Story
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Originally posted on tracy fulks:
I have such a big treat coming up for you, and I am giddy with excitement and anticipation. Hopefully by the time you finish reading this, you will be too. Next week, (and by next…
Posted in Humor
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Walking it off… or not as the case may be ~
Step – ouch! – Step – ouch! – Step – ouch! Lisa asks me why I’m limping during our five mile walk around GORGEOUS San Francisco in July (and for anyone wondering, not a wing-nut in sight!). I tell her … Continue reading
Smart Boy
This post is dedicated the family that changed the course of our family’s lives – Dr. G, his super fantastic spouse E and their son, Smart Boy. They know who they are. I’m not entirely sure where this post will … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Coincidence, Family, Nursing, Random Thoughts, Story, Surgery
Tagged childhood, Coincidence, Death, family, Friendship, Life, school
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My Nipples Could WHAT?
If you’re a sensitive soul – maybe you should skip this post. I use the word “Nipples” quite a bit… There are few things more worrisome for an 18 year old girl than nipple loss. Yes, I wrote ‘nipple loss’ … Continue reading
Up Jumped the Cholla 1-2-3
Fast Post #2 – another childhood story Ah my brother – he’s got a lot of “Funny uh-oh” in his history. And it’s my job to exploit that. If you had a chance to read “When Sheep Don’t Bring You … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Humor, Random Thoughts
Tagged Brothers, Cactus, childhood, Cholla, Humor, Jumping, Nick Cave, Sneaking Out, Teddy Bear, Up Jumped the Devil
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Musings on ‘Good Writing’
Shortest post ever ~ I’ve been thinking a lot about ‘good writing’ and how it is ‘judged’ – I’ve decided, for me that ‘good writing’ is anything thing that makes me want to read the next sentence.
A Little Factoid ~
Remember the worst kid on the Royal Blue softball team? The kid that was kind of chunky? Awkward with a bat? Was a little wheezy when running around the field during practice? Yes, I was that kid. It was an … Continue reading
Crafty, I am Not ~
Serious Warning (as opposed to my goofy ones): There’s a pretty intense and somewhat scary picture at the end of this post Let’s face it – I’m not the crafty type. Neither is my kid. It gets a little depressing … Continue reading