Oh yeah, Halloween

Since I have a few readers who are related to me and actually want to see pictures of my kids, here they are.  Sorry everybody else.  I know that Halloween pics are a big snooze-fest.   (Many apologies to York.  He went trick-or-treating with a friend and I forgot to… Read More
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I love Fridays!

I’m writing at Segullah today. While you’re there check out the article Michelle wrote yesterday. It’s about love and sex. (Oh my gosh, Mormons have sex?) There are some interesting comments. I’ve already put in about six cents on this subject.   Ari, I know you’ll have something to say! By… Read More
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Breakfast

We’re out of Halloween candy (finally) which means that I have no idea what to eat for breakfast now.  Jasper was completely inspired this morning because he suggested “sowsa”.  Meaning chips and salsa.  What a brilliant idea, my tiny friend!  That boy loves chips y salsa almost as much as… Read More
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A little bit purple

So in the spirit of full disclosure, I have to tell you that I voted about half Republican and half Democrat with a few Libertarians thrown in for good measure.   Mister is 100% Republican and actually told me a few minutes ago that if I didn’t vote 100% Republican… Read More
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In case you need reminding

There is a lady here in Austin who is running for County Commissioner.  She is not in my precinct, darn it, because I would completely vote for her based on her name alone: Fancy Fairchild Instead I will be voting for Gerald Daugherty because he looks like a leprechaun.  Is… Read More
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This week’s food storage item

Well, the gold stars are getting fewer and further between.  But that just makes me appreciate you fine women that much more: Tiburon Mindi Harlene This week’s item is essential.  Even if you drop this whole food storage thing because nothing bad will ever happen, please, please, please do this… Read More
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I’m a windowsill

So our ward at church got split last month. (You may recall my complete foot-in-mouth moment shortly afterwards.)  Mister got a calling the day the ward split was announced (1st counselor in the Elders Quorum).  I am still waiting on one.  Despite all the teasing about getting a Primary calling,… Read More
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Million dollar smile

Ok, more like a many-thousand dollar smile. India has had braces and orthodontia for three years now. But today was the day we’ve been waiting for. She got her braces off for good! Today at 8 am: (forgive the weird blurriness. I’m no photographer and I was in a hurry… Read More
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Hap Hal

To all you braggarts who have posted how lovely it is where you live with all the changing leaves and mountains afire with color, I have one thing to say: the high here will be 84º (low of 66º).  So when you are freezing even though you’ve got a ski… Read More
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