Monthly Archives: March 2012

Here we go again

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“Do you have any plans on April 28th?” the GAP asked from her end on the phone. “April 28th?” I questioned her.  “I don’t even know what’s on for tomorrow.” “Well, there’s going to be a 5K run at the … Continue reading →

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500 days of Penny

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

After 500 days of Summer, Joseph Gordon Levitt was left heartbroken.  After 500 days of Penny, one is left centless, worst case scenario.  Best case scenario, I have shared with you a few laughs, pangs of empathy, or even a … Continue reading →

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BOGO loneliness

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

With his stash of BOGO discounts tucked under his arm, Couponman headed out for a trip to Las Vegas with his sister.  “Lose big time,” I called to him.  He always does the opposite of what I ask, so figured … Continue reading →

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Shirley the pig

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Game night is a favorite at our house.  If you haven’t played Pit, you haven’t seen family camaraderie at its most distance.  There is no chivalry, no compassion, so patience, as the Bear card is swiftly unloaded on anyone unsuspecting family member.  … Continue reading →

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Backup plans

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

A conference in Carlsbad left Hot Wheelz and me anything but wowed.  But never fear we took a frowny face and changed it to a smiley face!  It’s pretty hard not to have a smiley face at the plush Park … Continue reading →

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Can’t wait

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Hot Wheelz is coming to town!  I was supposed to pick him up from Long Beach Airport, but, alas, his flight was with JetBlue…  Number ONE in flight delays.  “Mom…,” I heard over the cell phone. “Are you here already?” … Continue reading →

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There was an old woman who lived in a shoe

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe She’d had so many jobs in her lifetime, there wasn’t much she couldn’t do She’d taken an ailing neighbor some broth and homemade bread; Bathed the neighbor’s young children and … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day meets Thai town

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

The rain poured down.  The barrage of drops rustled tree branches and knocked leaves to and fro.  I love the rain.  It gives me an excuse to let my hair do what it does best — cling flatly to my … Continue reading →

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Luck of the Irish

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Life’s been a little rough for those I love lately.  My sister had cancer last year, and though she’s been given the cancer-free diagnosis, she now is looking at surgery to remove twelve inches of her colon to correct the … Continue reading →

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Caught on video

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

So remember the five-minute “Character Day” presentation the Bug did at school a couple of weeks ago on the book Alcatraz and the Evil Librarians that I missed?  Unlike the men in blue, I am grateful for video. “Can I … Continue reading →

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