Monthly Archives: July 2010

Doing Hard Things

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

Several years ago (when I thought I’d have more time to write seriously), I set a goal for myself:  to complete 100 sonnets. I’m under no illusion I’ll be able to “master” the form, but perhaps the effort will permit … Continue reading →

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Movie Night

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

As long as we remain on the Netflix queue, there will be movies to watch and talk about. Wednesday night is a movie night here, since our grandson (who lives with us) isn’t working. Last night, we watched The Proposal … Continue reading →

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Keep the Electoral College

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

The Founding Fathers established the Electoral College (EC) to resolve an unfair advantage the more populous states enjoyed over rural (sparsely populated) states in the Union. Electing a president based on electors (rather than popular vote) allowed a slightly greater … Continue reading →

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Whimsy and Music

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

When it comes to “film reviews,” I defer to my younger daughter or my husband for their savvy. I watch films and enjoy them … or not. Movies with a story-line related in some way to music will usually get … Continue reading →

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My Mom, Ruthe

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

In the summer of 2006, we held a surprise birthday party to honor my mother who was celebrating her 80th birthday. Just before Christmas that year, she suffered a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We might have lost her. Diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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One of My Heroes … RIP

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

Today is my Daddy’s birthday. Were he alive, Norman would be celebrating 88 years. He was the first man who won my heart. He wasn’t a perfect man, but he loved my mother and did his best to provide her … Continue reading →

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There Was Blood

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

I’m not a dog-lover. I tolerate the black, four-legged creature (BL) who lives under our roof because he is a devoted friend and companion for my husband. BL is the offspring of my son’s chocolate Lab (CL) and my daughter-in-law’s … Continue reading →

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Beginning …

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

Some years ago, I read Hugh Hewitt’s book BLOG:  Understanding the Information Reformation That’s Changing Your World. Hewitt laid out the case that blogging (for Christians and conservatives, and I am both) is imperative. He convinced me. As a lifelong … Continue reading →

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