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notorious

August 29, 2010

Yesterday we went to a 6 year old’s birthday party at the local fire station. During the festivities a group picture was taken in front of the fire engine with the three firefighters and 12 kids. I took 6 photos during this photo shoot and have cropped out everyone EXCEPT my 7 year old, Reid… [...]

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i went to the roller derby

August 25, 2010

One of the things that is great about having fun friends is the unusual entertainment opportunities that arise. A few weeks ago I received an email from a friend that invited us to go with him and his wife to the roller derby: We could pack some drink/food/appetizers and drink/eat before and during the event. [...]

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i made dinner

August 22, 2010

*Stop the presses for the medal ceremony* Before you completely mock me and my inability to put food on the table on a regular basis to sustain my family, let me just say that this was a bit out of the box for me and it worked out. Whoo hoo. It all started a few [...]

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hoarding

August 16, 2010

This morning I reached into the kitchen drawer which has the comb I use for the boys’ hair and couldn’t locate the comb. I also couldn’t locate the comb I KNEW I had bought a few weeks ago and placed in there. This wasn’t the first morning I had comb-location issues…which is why I HAD [...]

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the dessert that is just way too easy

August 12, 2010

This is something that I wish I hadn’t learned to do. It is easy. And yummy. A little TOO easy and yummy. And hits the spot for a simple dessert or as a late night snack… It is Super Duper Extra Easy Cherry Pudding Pie. Usually I make up a full box of vanilla pudding [...]

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i went to choctaw casino

August 10, 2010

Every year for the last 5 years we have gone with another couple on a two day pilgrimage to the casinos. For the last four years that has been to the Horseshoe in Shreveport. I always play in the poker tournament. I loose a few dollars in the slot machines. We eat and relax and [...]

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i guess i wasn’t poisoned

August 5, 2010

A few days ago my gums started hurting. Really hurting…like stop eating hurting. image from Graphics Hunt It came on pretty suddenly in the evening and by the time I went to bed I was in quite a bit of pain. To keep my mind off the pain I watched Law & Order reruns. The [...]

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where are they now – optimus prime

August 3, 2010

This was the scene last time the Nirvana covered the Optimus Prime story (November 2008): Optimus Prime, recognized leader of the Autobots was found hung from the Nirvana boys’ bunkbed at 6:02 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2008. There was no indication of foul play. The homeowner, Texasholly reports that the scene has remained untouched awaiting [...]

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i bought vibram five fingers gorilla feet shoes

July 22, 2010

Every once in awhile I have run into someone wearing what appeared to be gorilla feet: It is hard to avert your eyes. I mean, I don’t MEAN to stare…but really they are ridiculous looking. So, of course, I had to buy a pair. But give me a break on the gorilla look, I chose [...]

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5 tv shows that you will find on my TiVo

July 20, 2010

The Closer – This is hands down my favorite show. It has intelligent people acting intelligently. It also has a strong quirky factor which I can appreciate. Project Runway – This is reality TV at its best. A simple challenge, process, drama and conclusion all within an hour. Since the finished product is on display [...]

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tossing memories

July 19, 2010

I have been married for almost 20 years to a pack rat. A very sweet pack rat. The way I cope with blog-Stedman’s multitude of treasures is to give him his own space and shut the door. I don’t go in. Ever. It is scary in there. He currently has several areas which are zoned [...]

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