Dream Police

Posted by on Sep 8, 2010 in My Thoughts | 0 comments

Oh the lessons that come to us when we are sidelined by the common cold. Certainly there is a blessing in everything. I did not sleep well last night. Coughing, tickling in my throat, thirsty beyond belief, then having to get up every hour or so for another tissue, to use the bathroom, and get another drink of water. When I can’t fall into a deep sleep, I tell myself that resting quietly is good enough. In this way, usually I can relax about the dreaded clock-watching and worrying that with only one or two hours...

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Talent

Posted by on Jul 26, 2010 in My Thoughts | 0 comments

I am not a cook. Yes, I did just spend almost two hours in the kitchen making Dilly Beans, Grandma Martin’s recipe; and I’ve never tasted a better guacamole than mine. Early in our marriage, I shared more of the cooking duties. With two young children to feed and not a lot of money, simple foods are not really that difficult. I excelled at opening a jar of spaghetti sauce, for example. And salads. Cutting vegetables into bite sizes, though a challenge, never exceeded my skill level. Oh, there were the...

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