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Google recently had their logo designed with Lego’s which brought back memories of our kids love for these little brightly colored blocks. They were one of their favorite toys that brought hours of enjoyment. While I was tickled to see them enjoy something that could keep them busy for hours on end, you try dusting [...]

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On Tuesday January 29th Jerry and I celebrated our 36th anniversary together. In some ways, it’s hard to believe it’s been that long. In other ways it feels as if we’ve always been together. Jerry and I dated for 2 1/2 years before we got married, starting when I was just 15 years old. We [...]

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This soft cotton blanket on our bed probably looks just like any other bed linen. That’s where you would be wrong as it has a name. Stretchy Thing. Our youngest son, Matthew named it that when he was about 12 years old and it has stuck ever since. It came to be called Stretchy Thing [...]

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Jerry, Matt and Patty enjoyed their Christmas first at home opening their presents from each other, and later feasting on Patty’s cousin Greg and wife Doreen’s scrumptious prime rib dinner down in San Diego. Patty was tickled to get a Christmas

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If anyone knows me well, I love Christmas, in fact I love all holildays. I love being with family and friends and realizing how special they are in my life. That said, the holidays are a busy time for us. Since the kids are now out on their own we do have a bit of [...]

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Have you ever unexpectedly encountered someone who sets your blood boiling instantly, raises the hair on the back of your neck which send big messages such as “Must  resist mouthing off” ”Run. Fast. Real Fast”? This happened to Jerry and I today when we were out running errands. Let me set the scene.

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This Thanksgiving we feel there is much to be thankful for, so let’s start with off with good friends. Jill & Steve, along with their boys Patrick shown on right, and Alex assuming the King position at the end of the table, invited us over for a Thanksgiving feast. Not having made any real plans [...]

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I feel the need to write a So Cal update, for those of you who don’t frequent my blog often this will take you back aways, so settle in and get comfy. You have some catching up to do. Those of you who are kind enough to come around often

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