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Ghosts

Posted on October 13, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

One of the last times my sister and I walked through our old neighborhood, a subdivision with large lots around a lake in northern Illinois, she remarked that there were “ghosts” everywhere. I knew exactly what she meant. Almost every … Continue reading →

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Poor Ed

Posted on October 10, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

It’s one thing to have Dad travel all the time, I’m used to that, but what’s the deal with MOM now?  She’s leaving AGAIN?!?!?!?!?!

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To Illinois…and Beyond!

Posted on October 9, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Well obviously this week flew by without much writing, being sick and all. Leaving tomorrow for Illinois for three weeks with a little side trip to see an old friend in Pittsburgh, PA for a few days. I love Pittsburgh, … Continue reading →

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Colorado’s Revenge

Posted on October 6, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Joe always manages to show us a great time when we visit him in Boulder. First, as always, is food! Our first dinner was at The Sink, a funky little restaurant that has been there since 1922, with wild and … Continue reading →

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Colorado!

Posted on October 3, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Having a great time in Colorado, but no time to write. Be back tomorrow!!!!

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SOS to my sons or anyone else who can help

Posted on September 29, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

I somehow made my font teeny tiny in wordpress. Any ideas how to change it back to I and my friends don’t need a magnifying glass on top of our reading glasses? Also, I am going to miss some chorus … Continue reading →

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Just Say No

Posted on September 29, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

I have been counseling a friend on how to take care of herself instead of everyone else as she deals with a serious illness.  I learned this lesson the hard way a few years back.  I burned out so badly … Continue reading →

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Time again

Posted on September 28, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Just read Terri’s blog about gray areas, how she is not a gray area person, how she even asked her OB/GYN what time her first child would be born.  That’s my Terri!  I am a gray area person. I kid … Continue reading →

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Autumn in California

Posted on September 27, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

It has always bothered me that September and October in Lafayette, CA are the hottest months of the year.  Summer in my town can get blazing hot like the towns a little more inland but can just as easily be cool and … Continue reading →

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Addendum re: fishing with Grandpa

Posted on September 26, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

My Mom says I made it sound like my Grandpa was gruff.  I certainly didn’t mean to.  He was the sweetest man on the face of the earth.  Then she added a caveat.  He WAS that way about fishing!  She remembers … Continue reading →

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