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Archive for September, 2006

Decked Out in the Garden

Posted in Human Interest on September 14, 2006 | 8 Comments »

About two years ago, my husband Mike, our son, Jeremy and some friends helped build a beautiful redwood deck in our backyard.  Jeremy did the designing, and Mike did most of the grunt work.  This summer, we have finally been able to enjoy the fruits of all their labors.  After looking through dozens of catalogs, [...]

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Mom’s 67th Birthday

Posted in Human Interest on September 6, 2006 | 8 Comments »

 
A week ago, our dear Mom celebrated her 67th birthday.  It’s hard to believe she’s that old.  I can remember thinking she was old when she turned 30!  Whew!  She’s ancient now!  Mom has always had a youthful spirit about her.  While most of her friends are barely getting around or using canes and walkers, [...]

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The Death of Strep (A Murder)

Posted in Poetry on September 6, 2006 | 2 Comments »

When I was younger, I used to get Strep throat almost every year.  Thus, this limerick was born!
  There once was a wicked villain;
Who crept down my throat for a killin’.
Though strong and adept;
The notorious Strep,
Was murdered by Penny Sillan! (Penicillin)

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Weebles

Posted in Poetry on September 4, 2006 | 2 Comments »

This is a silly little limerick that I wrote years ago about Weebles, those cute, toy characters with the weighted, rounded bottom that never stay down long.  A lesson to us all!
  
WEEBLES
A saint of God is like a Weeble®,
At times he seems so weak and feeble,
From trials that do make his face to frown.
But though [...]

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