I’ve been lucky in many ways during my lifetime, but not with winning prizes. This is partially genetic. My mother used to say that one of our friends and her family won everything, and indeed, it seemed true. The only thing we ever won was a turkey at a Shriner’s holiday dinner, and once a [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Lucky Me
Posted in "Growing up", Children, cooking/food, Family, Shopping on February 25, 2012 | 1 Comment »
The Zacharias Technique
Posted in Creativity, sports on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Zack and I aren’t your typical family. I’ve admitted in print that we’re not “baby people”, which would certainly make us seem almost inhuman to many. (We like babies fine from afar, appreciate them and revel in your joy of children and grandchildren. We’ll adore and dote upon any presented to us by our own. [...]
The Smoky Eye
Posted in Children, Creativity, Fashion, For the "girls" on February 3, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I’m on the verge of cancelling my subscription to my last fashion magazine. All these years I’ve perpetuated the myth in my own mind that it’s possible to be fashionable in my current lifestyle. Maybe not so much. Perhaps it’s time I accept reality. I spend most of my time in well-worn jeans and patched, [...]
Pigpen Patios; the end of an era
Posted in Like the "Olden Days", Ranching/Farming/Rural Concerns on February 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The End of an Era / Pigpen Patios I can’t remember a time when there wasn’t a pigpen on this ranch, even if there were no little porkers in residence. As recently as when my kids were small, there were still piglets raised here. Actually that’s not so recent now. It’s been at least two [...]
Our Changing World
Posted in "Growing up", Politics, Shopping, Technology, The Economy on February 3, 2012 | 1 Comment »
The Internet has changed things. When I think about it, I’m thunderstruck. The following observations are only the tip of the iceberg: There are “stores” that aren’t brick and mortar. They exist only in cyber space. Even known companies offer catalogues and encourage ordering online along with help lines and customer service. We can find [...]
