Tag: Dusty
Grandma power…
Today my youngest grandchild, Lennon, had surgery to remove his tonsils and adenoids and to address sinus and lung issues. When I learned about the planned surgery, I was less than thrilled. The thought of him being put under anesthesia and kept at the hospital overnight caused me worry. After all, he is only 22 [...]
Two colds and dozens to go?
I am now on my second head cold this semester. The first one held on tight for about a week. The second one has been trying to take me out for the past two weeks. I have blown enough mucus out of my nose to fill my body from head to toe - twice. And [...]
The Misadventures of Oprah, Gayle, and Crew
It was established on my first trip to Canada with Noah that he is an “Oprah” and I am a “Gayle” - as he assumes the role of diva and I assume the role of friendly, happy-go-lucky traveler. He complains, gripes, sighs heavily, and rolls his eyes. I smile, chat, laugh, engage, and enjoy other [...]
The legend of Bluebeard…
A year ago my grandson Lennon was born. It was a very joyous event and long in the coming. I waited a long time for his mom and dad to decide they were "ready" for a baby. I was ready years before they were. But I was made to wait...and wait...and wait - until June [...]
Second chances…
Well, Sarah, Dusty, Lennon, Lucy, and Marley are in their new house. I dispatched my moving crew there on Friday (my sons Noah and Cory and boyfriend Mike) and I took the really tough job of watching my cute little grandbaby Lennon. I know, I played that just right. 😉 I also had Lennon here [...]
More than a house…
A house, no matter how large or majestic, is really just a shell. It is what you put into it that makes a home. And it is what you take out of it that makes it hard to ever see it again as just a house. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. said, "Where we love is [...]
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