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Swamp Monster

I have heard that there are basically two types of people.     They say you’re either a “hunter or a gatherer”.   When I was a young girl, I was a hunter, but  being a  mom has converted me to a gatherer.   … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Cookout

Once or twice a year, my family gets together at Claremore Lake for a cookout.    Mother’s Day has been one of our regular cookout dates for the last few years.     All together, we had 5 moms present at the cookout;  … Continue reading

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Grandpa

This post may not be of much interest to anyone other than family, friends, and coonhound enthusiast.   This post is about my grandpa.    And unless you knew him, you can’t really get a grasp of the kind of person he … Continue reading

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New

So…momma has a new car.   It’s a 2011 Chevy Equinox.   I have mixed emotions about having a new car in the garage.   This is my first new car in about 15 years.    We’ve been paying cash for cheap used cars … Continue reading

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First Game of the Season

OK… Last night was a big night.    It was the first official game of the 2013 softball season.    Cristin came to the mound the second half of the game and really showed her stuff.   We were behind by several runs … Continue reading

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Softball Practice

I love softball with a passion.    I played for years when I was younger and more athletic.   Softball is hands down my favorite sport.   The only thing better than playing softball is watching Cristin play and enjoy the game.   This … Continue reading

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50th Anniversary Part 2

Ask yourself this question.   How many 50th wedding anniversary parties have you attended?   I would be willing to bet the answer is a very small number.  My in-laws are truly blessed to see such a day.    Michael with the guests … Continue reading

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Delusional

I had a hard time sleeping last night.   My sister said something yesterday that shook  me to the core.  I’ve always believed my sister to be of sound mind and judgment, but now…I just don’t know.  She tried to say … Continue reading

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50th Anniversary Part 1

Another big life event is approaching for our family.    My in-laws are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this weekend.    I can’t think of a better reason to party than celebrating a marriage that’s lasted 50 years.    I don’t know what … Continue reading

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Trial Run

Let me tell you where I’ve been the last week or so… I’ve been on a trip to a plantation house in the Old South.   I was a worker in the kitchen, a guest in the big house,  and a … Continue reading

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