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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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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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A long time ago

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

A very long time ago in the age of a child, the Mouse struggled with three-syllable words.  The Worm was barely as tall as my boobs and the Bug had shoved a stuffed kangaroo in my face when I walked … Continue reading →

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Black Friday amazing race

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

We were out of ideas of a family activity while Hot Wheelz is visiting.  Too cold for the beach, too much like Utah to drive to the mountains.  “How about joining a road rally?” I asked.  “That sounds fun,” said … Continue reading →

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Turkey trot relay

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

The flock of birds circled overhead.  A bushy tailed squirrel ran across the power lines.  Neither Hot Wheelz or I said a word to each other.  We pulled into the GAP’s driveway at exactly 6:30 a.m.  She met us at … Continue reading →

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Family togetherness

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

So, I’ve been informed that maybe a family gathering at Thanksgiving is “a little too soon” since our close encounter of a third kind in August. “Do you want to do a 5K run with me Thanksgiving morning?” asked Coco.  … Continue reading →

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Sign him up

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

“You gotta hear what Maddo can say,” said the GAP excitedly over the phone.  Apparently his speech therapy at two and a half was paying off.  She handed him the phone.  “Okay, say it to YaYa” I heard in the … Continue reading →

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Family business

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“I like your hair,” said the receptionist, one of my co-workers. “Thanks,” said the GAP.  She’d braided it and wrapped it around her head.  “Can you let my mom know I’m here.” “Oh,” she said.  “Now I know.  Your mom is … Continue reading →

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Optimistically slanted

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

Yesterday I went to the ophthalmologist.  She had discovered a rare form of quick on-set glaucoma.  A simple procedure would prevent blindness.  “Will it hurt?” I asked. “Just a little flick that feels like a rubberband against the back of your … Continue reading →

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Hold my hand

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

    Whenever my youngest grandchild tries something new, he says, “Hold my hand.”  He’s smart enough to know to ask for help when he’s uncertain.  That is not always the case with adults.  These past few weeks have made that … Continue reading →

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