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Category Archives: Blogroll
Cox Arboretum & Hiking
At Noon, Jose and I set out for the six mile jaunt to Cox Gardens & Arboretum on 741/Springboro Pike just north of the Dayton Mall. It is one of the many lovely metro parks throughout the Miami Valley, and … Continue reading
Bad Romance
Monday night one of my adult students introduced me to my first Lady Gaga song, “Bad Romance.” When I was finished teaching, I sat at my computer and looked up the video on YouTube. Wow! What a great song! I … Continue reading
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Cougars, Coyotes & Cutters… Oh my…
I finished teaching this evening and asked Jose if he would like to go to Hothead Burrito for supper – of course, this met with a resounding, “yes!” On the way, Jose commented that he needed to get his hair … Continue reading
Posted in Blogroll, Family Life, Humor, Parenting, Single Parent
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It's a Wednesday…
I cannot believe I have slipped into my old pattern of not blogging! I was so good about blogging, and then the past few days I have been lazy – an for no good reason. It has been a typical … Continue reading
Catching up…
I now have red impatiens in pots on the front porch, back deck, and scattered in places around the front corner fence. I am behind in getting flowers out, and felt bad since my neighbors next door have this beautiful … Continue reading
The Knots Prayer
My high school English/Advanced Composition teacher, Darren Paquin, just sent this beautiful prayer! Man, does it speak volumes! THE KNOTS PRAYER. Dear God : Please untie the knots that are in my mind, my heart my life. Remove the have … Continue reading
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Lost in the Wilderness… Well, maybe just my neighborhood…
This morning was a tiring, but invigorating walk! At 9:50am, I set out with Flyer while chatting with Mother on my headset. For those who live in Kettering, I walked: through the athletic fields to Far Hills crossed over to … Continue reading
Dayton History
If you live in The Miami Valley of Ohio, please take time to visit the many sites under the management of Dayton History, beginning with Carillon Park. Other sites associated with Dayton History are: Hawthorn Hill, the home of Orville … Continue reading
Old River Park & Deeds Point
What a fun evening Jose and I shared at Old River Park and Deeds Point. At 6:00pm we pulled into Old River Park. The park first opened on June 3, 1939, for NCR employees and their families under the leadership … Continue reading
Just a lazy Saturday…
The weather has been unpredictable in the Miami Valley. Yes, we have been drenched for days, but the forecast is never quite “right on.” Some days we were told to expect storms, or rain showers, and nothing. And then there … Continue reading
Furidee…
There must have been some rain showers throughout the night as the streets and walks were wet. I only woke between 4:30am and 5:30am, but don’t recall hearing any rain. By 7:30am, the sun was shining, and the birds warbling … Continue reading
My Thursday morning….
Yesterday afternoon, I took Jose out to the front yard to help me measure the length in front of the shrubs where I want to put a little stone wall just a foot or so off the ground. I handed … Continue reading
Wednesday…
Yesterday was quite nice. It began at 2:30am when I woke after three hours of sleep – something I have experienced for several weeks. I returned to sleep around 5:00am and barely remember Jose coming in to tell me he … Continue reading
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Stuffed French Toast
While waiting to see the doctor Tuesday morning, I watched the health-net television and one of the health-food experts guided viewers through the process of making Stuffed French Toast. This is the recipe that I actually remembered! STUFFED FRENCH TOAST … Continue reading
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Two of my favorite directors collaborate…
Read PLAYBILL’s article on the collaborative direction about Hal Prince and Susan Stromman… Prince and Stroman Unveil New Musical
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Dayton's New Make-Over!
This downtown Dayton-make-over sounds incredible! What renewed energy! Read the Dayton Daily News article: Downtown makeover plans target housing, entertainment
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Katie O'Neill
One of my “babies” is currently appearing in one of her final performances on the Wright State University Theatre stage. Katie O’Neill is starring in HELLO DOLLY! in the much coveted role of the darling, meddlesome “Dolly Levi”. Through the … Continue reading
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Letterman's Top Ten…
Very funny! “Top Ten Signs You Have a Bad Stockbroker” 10. Uses the opening bell as alarm clock 9. Tells you to put all your money in his pants 8. Each time he goes on the trading floor, he gets … Continue reading
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Rainy days and Mondays…
Karen Carpenter said it best with… Since the early morning it has been a steady shower here in Kettering. The skies seem forbidden of allowing the faintest glimmer of sunshine through. Jose did a great job on cutting the lawn … Continue reading
Videos on Wright Brothers…
Several neat videos from THE HISTORY CHANNEL: Wright Brothers First Flight Wright Brothers First Flight – Part 2 Orville Wright – 1909 Test Flight at Fort Myer
OPERATION: Northwoods?
Until viewing 9/11: IN PLANE SIGHT, I was not familiar with The Northwood Document… incredible! OPERATION: Northwoods Wow!
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911: In Plane Site
I am relaxing with my laptop on the hospital table in my bedroom, watching a Netflix documentary, 911: In Plane Site. Very interesting documentary on the Pentagon’s attack during 9/11.
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Sunday morning on Shroyer Road…
Last night sleep was not easy to come by last night. Prom nights always seem to keep me awake since I heard those hideous sirens in May 1998. I always have my worry-scope up and running during this time of … Continue reading
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"Please, Don't Eat The Daisies!"
Tonight, as I crawled into bed, I discovered one of my favorite movies, PLEASE DONT EAT THE DAISIES is on. This is just a delightful romp with Doris Day, David Niven, and Richard Haydn – best known as “Her Max … Continue reading
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The Haasienda on Shroyer... 