Author Archives: Susan

I Worry

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Susan

For the most part, I’m a go-with-the-flow type of person. I realize that worrying doesn’t help anything, and usually gets folks upset about nothing. Yet, sometimes I realize that my shoulders are clenched and aching. That’s when I know that … Continue reading →

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Old Red

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Susan

I looked up at the grey skies and sighed. The rain is supposed to come back tonight. After being spoiled by sunshine and beautiful blue skies, it’s a little hard to accept our usual sodden gloom. I looked outside at … Continue reading →

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Is It Summer Yet?

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Susan

“Are you sure you guys don’t want to grill tonight?” texted my oldest daughter Kaitie. “Um…were we thinking about that?” I replied. “I was!” She was right, we have been having a glorious winter here in the Pacific Northwest. Today … Continue reading →

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Rise and Shine

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Susan

This morning I heard my oldest daughter KT get up and ask the dogs if they wanted to go outside. I smiled at the thought of being able to sleep in for a little while longer without having to get … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Susan

Yesterday I was wondering what to write about.  I set about really paying attention to my day in order to have something interesting to say.  I came up with a couple good ideas…enough to last me a day or two … Continue reading →

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Wondering

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Susan

I’ve been staring at the screen on my computer, wondering what on earth I’m going to write about tonight. The urge to just blow it off is strong. After all, I haven’t written anything at all in quite some time, … Continue reading →

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It’s Okay, I’m a Teacher

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Susan

I was using the restroom at the gym when I heard someone enter the next stall. A moment later I heard two young voices telling her that they their hands were dirty and they needed to use hand sanitizer. I … Continue reading →

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The Last Meal

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Susan

This morning I dropped my youngest daughter Mimi and her fiancé Jaime off at the airport before the sun had come up. They were headed to Florida to see Jaimie’s grandmother and then go on a cruise to the Bahamas … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Temecula

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Susan

One of my girlfriends called me at the end of last week to chat about something or other. After a moment or two of conversation, she seemed rather alarmed at my croaky voice and persistent cough. “Are you all right?” … Continue reading →

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It’s Time

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Susan

Shortly after I posted my story about last year’s New Year’s Resolution, you know, the one about how it took me an entire year to make a simple apron, Shaun started asking me what my resolution for this year was … Continue reading →

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