Category Archives: Blurbs and Blessings

Happy Birthday

Posted on March 23, 2011 by suehar

Today my father is 84! I’m always a bit amazed when I think over Dad’s life experiences. He was born in Arkansas, back when it was still a very normal thing for Arkansas farmers to use mules, not tractors. He remembers … Continue reading →

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Home!

Posted on March 22, 2011 by suehar

We just returned from a vacation that we’ve been saving for and anticipating during the past two years. We cruised the South Caribbean, visited three new-to-us countries, indulged in gourmet dinners, saw some great musicals, made some wonderful new friends! And … Continue reading →

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Spring Break Again!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by suehar

I’m taking a little spring break this week. I don’t know about you, but cabin fever always seems to set in about this time of year, and the best cure is balmy breezes. I’ll see you on Wild Word Friday! … Continue reading →

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Close Up

Posted on March 3, 2011 by suehar

A funny thing happened to me on the way to… Isn’t that how a lot of stories begin? So, a funny thing happened to me at my annual physical checkup. Always a hoot, right? Especially when your doctor tells you that … Continue reading →

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Woo Hoo!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by suehar

A couple of years ago, I decided to jump-start my writing career. First, I gave my writing career to the Lord. (Again!) Then I had a serious heart-to-heart with my husband. Neil has always believed in my dreams. He told me … Continue reading →

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Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2011 by suehar

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! I hope you get in a little celebration, extra chocolate, a movie, maybe a meal out. Yesterday, my husband Neil and I celebrated an early Valentine’s Day with a movie and lots of popcorn. Today, the … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup (Really)

Posted on February 10, 2011 by suehar

Sometimes plans go awry.  I fully intended to post yesterday, but my dad has the stomach flu, so I spent part of my day at their house, trying to keep everything under control. I’ll go back today and prepare some … Continue reading →

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Beautiful

Posted on February 3, 2011 by suehar

I was reading the other day and came across a wonderful phrase.  I’m going to write it here with the hopes that - although I don’t speak, write or read Italian – I get it right. “Che cosa fai di bello … Continue reading →

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Ground Hog

Posted on February 2, 2011 by suehar

I heard that Punxsutawney Phil, the famous Pennsylvania ground hog didn’t see his shadow today, and I’m delighted for folks in that grand state who will have a short winter this year.  (At least according to ground hog lore.)  But … Continue reading →

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A Hospital Day

Posted on January 25, 2011 by suehar

Today my mom had her second cataract surgery.  All went well, and that is due to a very fine doctor and an excellent and understanding hospital staff.  My mom has dementia.  It’s not Alzheimer’s.  She knows that she doesn’t know.  … Continue reading →

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