The Parent Effect

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Sometimes I love my job. (Well most the time, I really love my job.) But the times I really, really love my job (and am very thankful for all the professors who trained me and who researched the theoretical underpinnings and the thought processes I use in diagnosing and making [...]

Come with Me to the Farm

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We went to the farm yesterday. This is what we saw.

This is grandson David.  I’ve told you about him. This is the reason that you haven’t seen very many new posts on my blog. I’ve been really, really busy with David.  I’ve been working this summer, too. So, between David [...]

Rich

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If we don’t have money, we’re still rich with God’s gifts. How can any of us not feel wealthy (or at least well off)?

I Need a Flower Today

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Sick husband, sick dog. I need a flower today. Husband is doing just fine, just sore. Not worried about him. Doctor said just great. We’re both more worried about Sparky. We don’t know what’s the matter with Sparky, except his foot hurts. and I’m exhausted. I need a flower today. [...]

Rural Roads – Flower Farm

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Flowers, flowers everywhere. A whole farm devoted to flowers. What a lovely place.

My New Garden – An Art Project in Progress

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A while back I bemoaned the sad, sorrowful state of my new garden. I still miss My Garden in Idaho.  This is still just a garden. I will eventually make it mine, but it all takes time. It’s not quite right, but I’m working at it.

The herb garden is [...]

Lilacs for Accidental Mothers

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Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there. But there is a special group of mothers that I want to see have an especially happy day. These are the grandmothers who, for whatever reason, have found themselves in the role of parents once again. While these grandmothers love their [...]

Over The Top

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Is this not the most ridiculous tree you’ve ever seen. It just flaunts
“SPRING.”

Happy Camera Dance

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Kat was absolutely right. Happy camera dance. It was a funny little dance right there in front of the photographer. And yes, Amanda, a whole day of “worry” over nothing. Sigh. I am just so happy that my camera works. And can you imagine. Of all the worst times [...]

The Start of a New Week

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Stimulus Bill
Venezuela
Geneva UN
Tea Parties
Pirates
Hyjacking
Border Wars
Bank Bailouts
Boston Blackberry Killer
Mexican Drug Gangs
State Taxes
Journalist in Iran
Layoffs
Illegal Aliens
Interrogation of Terrorists
Tornado
Discourtesy
Anger
Contempt
Turn off the news
Leave papers on the doorstep unopened.
Close down the internet.
Do you need a flower?