Monthly Archives: May 2010

From The First Lady…

A Mother’s Day message from First Lady Michelle Obama… (from WhiteHouse.Gov) Dear Friend, There’s no way I could ever measure all that my own mother has done for me. She is my rock. She pushes me to be the best … Continue reading

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All in a day…

I woke this morning, for the first time in several weeks, with renewed energy, and not the first bit of sluggishness. Despite the grey clouds that shrouded the Miami Valley this morning, I was determined to have an enjoyable day, … Continue reading

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Hackers…

I have been seriously hacked in my email accounts and my Facebook account. Facebook says I no longer exist! Ugh… it is a mess!

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"Happy Birthday, President Truman!"

As a child, my grandmother frequently reminded me that she shared a birthday with President Truman, and that her 21st birthday was dually celebrated with VE Day! So here is a birthday tribute to one of my favorite presidents (don’t … Continue reading

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…Grandma Donna (1924-1992)…

Today, May 8th, my grandmother, Donna M. Clary-Barmes, would have been 88 years old. Here are some photographs of my grandmother throughout the years she blessed so many lives… especially, mine. Donna Clary in 1st grade; approx. 1929-1930 Donna with … Continue reading

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May 7, 1945…

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New photo of Mrs. Lincoln….

I discovered this photo of Mary Todd Lincoln. I had never seen this photograph, supposedly taken in Springfield, 1860.

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A Spring Week…

My dear friend in St. Louis, Jeffrey Carter, is always a few steps ahead of me with technology (and a score of other things that raises my admiration and respect for him), and I figured out how I can write … Continue reading

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Mathematically Speaking…

What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. … Continue reading

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