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Faces of three

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Today the Mouser turns three. He loves to make faces. He laughs long and hard over the stumbles and tumbles of others on America’s Funniest Videos. He wants to grow up to be Lightning McQueen. He participates in our games, … Continue reading →

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Amusement indicators

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

My amusement indicators – the Bug, the Worm, and the Mouse – have made my life fuller.  How do I know?  Because they have been out of town in Orlando, Florida, maximizing their own amusement quotient and minimizing mine. No … Continue reading →

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Kinds of men

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Apparently there are more groupings of men than just married and available, Coco informed me the other night when we went out to see the Life of Pi.  Incidentally we didn’t realize it was 3D.  It was our first experience.  … Continue reading →

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Long shot

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

When I gave birth to my children, I immediately felt a “change of heart” and gained a “testimony” of unconditional love.   As a single mom (though it probably wouldn’t have been much different in a family with both parents), this unconditional … Continue reading →

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Yesterday when I was young

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Today was my big day – really big number day.  I turned 65.  In the back of my mind, I heard Roy Clark singing, ?? Yesterday when I was young, the taste of life was sweet as rain upon my … Continue reading →

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How to train a grandma

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Last night we took our grandkids to see the live How to Train Your Dragon Spectacular at the Honda Center in Anaheim.  I was soon to find out that the night was more about training a grandma than training a … Continue reading →

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Run, Bruce, run

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

The grandkids came over to with the GAP who came over for various reasons — To read her newest novel in peace (because guess who will entertain the children?) To spend time with her visiting brother, Hot Wheelz To watch … Continue reading →

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Same-o, same-o

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Tied in knot’s as usual. We welcomed in the New Year last night — just like we like.  Alone (except for Bruce, Hot Wheelz’ dog), falling asleep to a movie.  And they say we’re too old to celebrate. “Hi, Yaya,” … Continue reading →

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Les Mess

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Back by (un)popular demand, To fight Chanukah and Christmas stress The Wheeler-Orland household releases Their 2012 holiday sonnet, “Les Mess.” “At the End of the Day” before Santa arrived “I Dreamed a Dream” my house was all aglow “Lovely Ladies” … Continue reading →

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At the elf factory

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

The elves were busy last night.  “Yaya’s here,” shouted the little blond Mouse elf running to the door.  “Come into my house,” he said distinctly.  Mrs. Claus, a.k.a. the GAP, a bit overextended, was baking sugar cookies for the second … Continue reading →

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