Monthly Archives: August 2014

August Funny Friday and a Tribute to My Dad

Posted on August 29, 2014 by

Today is August’s Funny Friday, a regular feature posted on the last Friday of every month. Funny Friday is a collaborative project where one of the participants submits a photo. Then we all write five captions or thoughts inspired by … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Motivation for Liking and Retweeting?

Posted on August 28, 2014 by

Last week, I had a mentally stirring conversation with my friend Stacy, who is also a blogger. I point this out because most of my conversations these days lack any kind of substance whatsoever. So here’s a slightly abridged and … Continue reading →

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Pitcher’s Elbow: MRI’s Aren’t All the Same

Posted on August 20, 2014 by

This blog post actually contains a bit of helpful advice. No kidding. Don’t worry. I’m not going to make a habit of it. But this is something people need to know. Because not knowing about it could result in your … Continue reading →

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Grandma Logic

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

My mom has been visiting us for over a week now. She keeps saying funny stuff that I swear I’ll remember and then I don’t. So I’m posting this one to live on my blog for all eternity. ANDREW: “Ouch, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Jack Weight…and why the Denver airport will always be special to us.

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

My son Jack turns nine today at 5:03 pm. He was actually born at 2:03. But that was in Walnut Creek, CA. Having to wait those extra three hours for an age change is one of the downsides of escaping San … Continue reading →

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It’s Now Thoughtful (or less, depending on whom you ask) Thursday

Posted on August 6, 2014 by

Today I’m trying something I’ve seen other bloggers do for years. It’s called Wordless Wednesday…where you post a bunch of random photos that supposedly represent your life….on a Wednesday. (That was so yesterday.) Some bloggers only include photos that make … Continue reading →

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I Need a Date Night…and better dental insurance

Posted on August 5, 2014 by

Here’s a random photo of my kids that makes me laugh when I’m feeling irritable.   (This morning…first cup of coffee in hand) JAMES: “Honey, I’ve been thinking. I want to take you to…..” (Sentence interrupted by a rhinoceros-sized yawn … Continue reading →

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July (sort of) Friday Funny

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

Today’s post is July’s Funny Friday, a regular feature published on the last Friday of the month. Yes, I know it’s August. But July ran out of Fridays. And that’s not my fault. (I plan to write July a strongly … Continue reading →

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What My Husband and I Fight About the Most…a cautionary tale

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

James and I had the fight again last night. It’s a bimonthly ritual where he uses his firmest voice to tell me to keep the @&)”&)&’ing animals off the bed while he’s trying to sleep. And I react by sobbing … Continue reading →

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