Where seeds of thought have room to grow
Category: Family
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It was supposed to be a taste of the next course in our life – Empty Nest. But if this is what it tastes like, can I send it back? Not really, but…COME ON! TG was gone for the past few days – which means ALL the kids were gone…Tom and I had the house all…
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My friend Darla's daughter finished up two weeks of summer camp in East Texas today. Another friend, Patti, offered to let her spend last night at her lakehouse near the camp so she wouldn't have to make such a long drive first thing this morning. Darla invited me to go along just for fun. Heck, yes!…
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When I said those words twenty-seven years ago today, I didn't know what the hell I was talking about. How can you, when you're just twenty-three years old? It's such a leap of faith, marriage is…it's saying "come hell or high water, come arguments about bratty kids and light fixtures or stress about sick kids…
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Keep doing what you enjoy as long as you are able. Hang out with a younger crowd sometimes - they won't let you get too settled. Be patient and tolerant with that younger crowd even when you're tired and grumpy. Be curious and eager. Lead by example. Take naps. Show affection. Receive affection. Be compassionate and share…
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Considering that nine months ago it was November – a month that can get pretty cold even here in Texas – it's no surprise that my August calendar is dotted with names (wink, wink!) It's been tough to keep up with them! Now, I don't really follow horoscopes or any of that, but according to…
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I'm happy to report that Tom's back seems much better today – at least that's what he's telling me. But knowing how stubborn he is, I wouldn't be surprised if it's still hurtin' like hell, but he just refuses to baby it any longer…not when he's in the mood to "get something done around here." It worries me,…
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Tom stood in the doorway, bent over, hands on his knees. "Did you almost faint or something?" He shook his head, smiling. Or was it a grimace? "My back. Here…help me." He put a hand on my shoulder and pushed until (groaning the whole way) he was standing up straight. He hobbled back over to the…
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With Charly getting older and older, it keeps coming up… should we get a puppy? I've always heard that the best puppy trainer is an old dog…they can teach the boundaries, rules of the household, and the alpha order much better than humans. Charly certainly did an awesome job with Max. But…I still hesitate getting a puppy right…
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A new stage in life for Daniel as of yesterday…no more dorms. We loaded up the black truck and the van with most of his bedroom and delivered it to a quiet apartment complex several blocks from the university. I have to give him and his roommate Austin credit for doing their homework and settling…
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"Barbara Inez…just what have you been up to? I mean I've already been gone a week and I'm sure a lot has happened…" "…Barb, I hope you get your tail in gear and get up here to see me. It's just beautiful…" "I've always loved that song "You've got a friend" by Carol King and…
Long Hollow 