Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Value of a Nap

Posted on October 29, 2011 by 5216char

For years I never slept during the day time. In fact, it was said in the family that if I was sleeping in the daytime, you could be sure I was sick. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve sort of changed … Continue reading →

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Fashion Question

Posted on October 27, 2011 by 5216char

I overheard the following conversation the other day. Lady #1 “I like your stockings.” (Lady #2 was wearing a heavy lace pantyhose which reminded me of something from a Victoria’s Secret catalogue.) Lady #2: Thanks. But they’re tights. Lady #1: … Continue reading →

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Sporting Events Questions

Posted on October 25, 2011 by 5216char

I’m not a big sports fan but I do hear radio broadcasts of hockey games and baseball games since the station most often on in my house carries both. I’ve noticed that the hockey team has a man with a … Continue reading →

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I Should Have Known

Posted on October 22, 2011 by 5216char

Earlier this week I received an ad from a local auto dealer. Included in the ad were three grids and a key to use to scratch off the silver covering the squares. If you got three of the same number … Continue reading →

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Pinch Hitter Knit Teacher

Posted on October 20, 2011 by 5216char

Given that the local baseball team is playing in the World Series, it’s no wonder folks conversation is full of baseball terms. But I think the term pinch hitter fits me. Tuesday night about 5:30 I got a call from … Continue reading →

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Small Accomplishments

Posted on October 18, 2011 by 5216char

Today is a day of small accomplishments. First up was taking my sister to her doctor’s appointment. She wanted to stop at Wal-Mart on the way home to get some canning/jelly jars. She’s making watermelon jelly for Christmas presents. She’s … Continue reading →

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Not A Good Gambler

Posted on October 15, 2011 by 5216char

I’m not a gambler in the sense of going to casinos, buying lottery tickets, etc. But I sometimes gamble with buying gas for the car. Usually in my neighborhood, the gas stations change their prices on either Tuesday or Wednesday. … Continue reading →

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Diversity

Posted on October 13, 2011 by 5216char

I’m back to tutoring two students in reading. Last week we read How Do You Hug A Porcupine. That prompted me to ponder the diversity of animals. The wide variety of animals convinces me that there is a Creator. I’m … Continue reading →

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Hot Bread

Posted on October 11, 2011 by 5216char

The other day I was making some toast for breakfast. I was using a multi-grain bread and as it toasted, it gave off a most appetising odor. Yummy! The butter melted into the toasted goodness. Enjoying my toast, I got … Continue reading →

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A Kinder Gentler Summer

Posted on October 8, 2011 by 5216char

I think we’re having what used to be called Indian summer this week. Thankfully, it is a kinder, gentler summer than the real one was. The temps have been in the mid-80s, the sun has shown and everyone wants to … Continue reading →

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