Category Archives: That Man O’ Mine

Hiding Out In The Monster Closet

Vacations are a lot of fun, but let’s face it, they are also a lot of hard work.  From the anticipation, the packing, and the endless driving to the disruption of routine, unpacking and loads of smelly laundry. I was … Continue reading

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The Basic Necessities

Everybody knows that when you go on vacation, you aren’t supposed to get sick.  Well, almost everyone knows that.  It seems that Shaun didn’t get the message.  Late yesterday afternoon, he started feeling a little under the weather.  He thought … Continue reading

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Must Eat Brains

Our family seems to have a long history of zombies…well at least the men in our family.  (us girls have way too much common sense for that!) My husband Shaun has even managed to earn the name “Uncle Zombie” from … Continue reading

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The Spicy Side of Life

When I was growing up in San Diego, my idea of chili was a combination of hamburger, onion, beans and mild chili powder with a few other spices tossed in for good measure. I was just as happy eating the … Continue reading

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Division of Labor

In our house, I’ve always been the one to take charge of the kids.  If Shaun had to to take over for a time, he was always faced with the dreaded words “that’s not how Mama does it!” (Yep, I’ve … Continue reading

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Oh Poop!

When Shaun first got his Jeep a few years ago, the first thing he wanted to do was take it off road and get it dirty. (Yes, I realize most people work hard to keep a new car sparkling clean, … Continue reading

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Happy Spring!

Don’t worry, it’s a new look, but it’s still me.  My pal Bob The Rooster, let me know that he had to make a quick trip to Minnesota to visit his ailing Aunt Eunice.  (Personally, I think it has more … Continue reading

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Reasons to Give Yourself Flowers

“Who brought you those flowers?” my daughter asked as she walked into the kitchen and saw me trying to artfully arrange a bouquet of daffodils in a vase. “Yeah,” questioned my husband. “Where did they come from? I didn’t bring … Continue reading

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Fun At The Fabric Store

Mimi and I made plans to go to the store so that she could pick out fabric for me to make her a bag.  Right before we headed out the door,(Mimi told me we should’ve snuck out, but sadly I … Continue reading

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The Something-Really-Bad-Disease

I went to bed early on Thursday night because I was feeling miserable.   I thought that  I was done being sick for the year, but it seemed as though I was coming down with with a nasty chest cold or … Continue reading

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