It used to be said, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." These days what happens in Vegas stays on Facebook and in Google search long after the fleeting stupidity you enjoyed in the moment. In my case, what happens in Vegas stays on my blog. My friends, family and colleagues all know that about [...]
Author: Ms. C
Today…the words of a veteran.
Today, I thank the men and women who fought to defend our liberties, beliefs and way of life. Today, I honor the sacrifice they made when they left family and friends; a warm, safe bed; and, the ease of day-to-day life to fight for ideals much bigger than themselves. Today, I pray that the scars they received - [...]
My happy place…
Years ago when I was a sign language interpreter for the Kindred School District one of the students gave me a little gift book filled with quotes at the end of the school year. I still have that little book which is kind of amazing since it was given to me in May 1999 (it [...]
Her pediatrician…
Cheyenne has had the same pediatrician since birth. It was her pediatrician who discovered when she was just days old that she had a heart murmur that needed attention. It was her pediatrician that spent time with us through the years asking Cheyenne about what she was doing in school, what books she was reading, [...]
Dumb as a box of rocks or daredevils?
In the past week I have twice seen a large group of wild turkeys meandering around residential neighboorhoods in West Fargo. Not being a North Dakota native and having very limited experience with wild turkeys, I cannot evaluate fairly whether this public meandering just weeks before Thanksgiving indicates that they are dumb as a box [...]
Does the carpet match the drapes?
I read Prevention magazine. I know what you are thinking. You are thinking I lead a wild, crazy life - or something like that. I like Prevention magazine because it contains tidbits on a myriad of things that I might never think to ask about, but after-the-fact am glad I know. One of my favorite [...]
Gentle nudging…
I learned BIG news last weekend, but I was told to sit on it. I was not allowed to tell a bunch of other folks, I was not allowed to post it on Facebook and I was told quite clearly that I was not to write about it in my blog. So I sat on it...somewhat. I had to [...]
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