Monthly Archives: February 2008

Buying Airline Tickets

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Susan

If the ways of the world were left up to me, we’d probably still be using typewriters, telephones that were hooked to the wall, cash and travel agents. If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you … Continue reading →

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A day at the zoo

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Susan

For today’s adventure, we decided to celebrate yet another glorious, sunny day with a trip to the zoo. Not our normal, Woodland Park Zoo mind you. Nope, we went to the Port Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. (For some reason it … Continue reading →

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A midwinter trip to the beach

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Susan

We’ve been on mid-winter break this week. I have no idea why we have mid-winter break, but after ten years of it, I’m finally starting to accept it…and perhaps even embrace it. We couldn’t have better weather for it. The … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to ME!

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Susan

Once again….I’m turning a whole year older…today. Despite Shaun’s cynical observation that you slowly get older through the year, I know that he’s dead wrong mistaken. It happens BANG! All at once. (To prove it, I have found 17 brand … Continue reading →

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Brace Face

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Susan

Mimi has literally been waiting years to get braces.It didn’t matter that she had watched her big sister deal with the pain that comes with tightenings and not being able to eat so many favorite foods for nearly three years. … Continue reading →

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My Song…

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Susan

]Julie from Ohh a shiny pen says she wants “…..to hear the ONE song that is you. The song that whenever it is heard, you smile. I am not looking for the soundtrack of your life, just that one song. … Continue reading →

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The Booger Robe

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Susan

Many years ago, one of my girlfriends and I went shopping on Black Friday. This was back when people were still polite (if a little crazy) and we had the best time hunting for treasures together. At one of the … Continue reading →

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A Full Bucket

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Susan

For this week’s Fun Monday, Tiggerlane says “Have you heard of The Bucket List? Well, that’s what I want from you! Make a list of things you want to do before you die. It must be at least five items … Continue reading →

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And You Can't Make Me!

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Susan

For this past week, Shaun has been feeling sicker than our dog ever thought about. In his usual generous way, he has decided to share his icky germs with his family. Lucky us. The girls and I have been getting … Continue reading →