Monthly Archives: January 2018

JESUS THE VICTOR

VICTORY OVER EVIL In the time before time, He was God,      As He still is in time,      and will be when      Time comes after time. In the time before time,      He spoke the earth into … Continue reading

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OH, THAT’S “PURTY” BAD! :D

There was an old lady from Oklahoma Who feels like she’s been in a coma; With strain on her eyes, She just sits and cries And pines for her  “sweet aroma.” **************** Aww, for those good old blogging days again. … Continue reading

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IT’S ME AGAIN

  Or, if you want good grammar; It is I! I’m having to tell you because I’ve been gone so long – four days, right?  And I am sending a new picture, my 84th year glamour shot!  😀  Wanted to … Continue reading

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Being grateful before griping

I can see.  Surgery was successful.  Daughter-in-law, sister, and husband have kindly shown me eye drops don’t hurt!  Doctor and nurses are wonderfully sweet, comforting and knowledgeable.  granddaughter came and left cake while I was gone.  Carl and Vicky came. … Continue reading

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REPORT TIME

Computer is a louse!   Birthday came on time!  Thanks to you early Happy Birthday wishers.  Giving up.  Sending love and thanks.   I have had eight mess ups on these two lines.  Have to click mouse to move on.  I’ll be … Continue reading

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I COUNT MY YEARS IN DECADES NOW

LAST YEAR I told you about my “birth” day.   So today I will pick up my story beginning at ten years and and hitting the highlights of each decade of my life.  As I thought this project over, I realize I … Continue reading

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SILENCE

(Note: This is fictitious. My experience only via peers) Poets are often out of balance When extolling the beauty of silence.             The quietness after the screaming child           The stillness … Continue reading

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HOW CAN I SAY THANKS

Birthday in January gives me cause to evaluate my life even more than the New Year does.  New Year is for everybody; January 24 is for me. Last night I prepared a blog for today in which I recount highlights … Continue reading

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FEELING BITTERSWEET

I’m having another birthday soon.  So being nostalgic. FEELING BITTERSWEET Wearing sack dresses and platform shoes Reading Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Feeling bittersweet. Singing “How Much is That Doggie in the Window” Seeing Lassie fight bears and leave them … Continue reading

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DADDY’S BOOTS

Whatever happened to daddy’s boots? Flannel shirts and Levis, or Western suits. Justin boots and Stetson hats were the apparel of my family roots.   They were given to my mom From the hospital that long night. Love and memories … Continue reading

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