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Ay ay ay

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

The crack of dawn slapped me on the side of the head to get me going.  Then I smacked my barely-alive monitor on its side to keep it from dying.  I haven’t been posting very much, because I haven’t been doing much of anything … Continue reading →

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California here we come

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Many moons ago, I’d bravely (or insanely) taken my preteen group on a summer trip across the United States.  After days of museums and monuments in Washington, D.C., I ordered, “Pack up the car.  We’re on our way.” “Wait, Mom…” Hot Wheelz … Continue reading →

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Are we there yet?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“Well, if you’re planning to run away, don’t take any kids with you this time,” my sister reminded me.  “You’ll lose it for sure if you try another of those seven week escapes in an oversized shoebox.” As summer wanes I am … Continue reading →

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Masochistic grandma

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Yesterday I stood in long lines, got bombarded with streams of water line shot to the head by little pirates, manned a fire truck, watched as my grandkids were eaten by sharks, lost another grandchild in a maze, and had another one drive … Continue reading →

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Bottoms up!

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

A cool breeze slipped in behind the sun when I wasn’t watching.  Is it the end of summer already?  I am celebrating the close of the season here in picturesque Utah where I had one of my best adventures ever.  From … Continue reading →

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Bound for the son

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

I’ve made a promise to visit my out-of-state sons every few months.  If I stick by the Mark Twain travel guidelines, “After three days, fish and relatives smell,” we’ll remain on good speaking terms. I’m often surprised by what I can fit … Continue reading →

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