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She passed!

I got a little older today. I do realize that this happens every day that I live… However, it was brought home to me with special force today because I took our youngest daughter to get her driver’s license. Yes, … Continue reading

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Helpin’ the little lady

My wife called me this evening to see if I was going to pick up the kids from school. I told her that I was just leaving the storage facility and couldn’t make it in time so she went to … Continue reading

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I blew it!

After picking up my youngest daughter, Cakes, from work, I dropped off some bill payments at the Post Office and headed to the Apple store. I want to finish reviewing the past year so we could continue our celebration of … Continue reading

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Black Friday

If that isn’t an appropriately named day, I don’t know what is. I don’t like it…AT ALL! My youngest daughter had to work at the kennel. She also had to work on Thanksgiving! I didn’t like that either! As I … Continue reading

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A star is born

Shortly after we got home from school, my youngest daughter’s cell phone rang. She answered and then shrieked, “Are you kidding me? That is so great! Oh, my gosh!” She got the part in the school play!

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Our own Shirley Temple

As I wrote that headline, I realize that most young people have no idea who she is. They can look it up. My youngest daughter, Cakes, got a “call back” after the first audition. She is competing for the third … Continue reading

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Now she decides to become famous!

This whole “should we move” question gets more difficult every day. My youngest daughter came home and reported that she is now famous at school. It seems that the texting grapevine has spread the news about her audition far and … Continue reading

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How was your day at school?

My youngest daughter decided to try out for the the school’s Spring musical this afternoon. She sang “Can’t Help Lovin Dat’ Man” from “Showboat.” Well, she knocked it out of the park. The teacher who NEVER gives out compliments was … Continue reading

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You have such good kids

Well, it’s official now. I went to Parent-Teacher conferences tonight and heard how wonderful my children are! If they only knew the real truth… just kidding. I have to say that it was rather pleasant hearing their respective teachers compliment … Continue reading

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You have a chance to change

My youngest daughter has started an exercise program this year. And like most people, she has struggled. She will get inspired, start vigorously, make a few allowances because she doesn’t “feel” like exercising, have a few small changes in her … Continue reading

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