Monthly Archives: August 1999

mental illness comes to family

Posted on August 30, 1999 by jottingjoan

Mental illness leaves the best of homes bewildered by its presence. We were caught off guard when it visited us. Our usually placid, calm family member was agitated, fell easily into tears and experienced things out of our realm of … Continue reading →

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More than 15 minutes and it save me nothing

Posted on August 23, 1999 by jottingjoan

Their ads proclaimed that a 15-minute phone call could save me up to $200 on insurance costs. We had just received our six months insurance bill which for the first time had four vehicles and four drivers. At 8 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Canning ends with move to AR

Posted on August 16, 1999 by jottingjoan

As a college student the pioneering spirit called me. I yearned for the experience of gardening and canning its produce. I married a man with a similar dream. He raked the freshly plowed garden, made furrows, planted seeds and spent … Continue reading →

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beignets in the French Quarter

Posted on August 9, 1999 by jottingjoan

Eighteen years ago I had my first beignet in the French Quarter of New Orleans. I decided it was time for another. So when we visited my son’s family in New Orleans I asked that we go have beignets. Saturday … Continue reading →

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Growing up with baby

Posted on August 2, 1999 by jottingjoan

Our grandson is the jolliest baby I have ever met. He laughs, chuckles, grins and eagerly reaches out to anyone willing to pick him up. At least he did until separation anxiety hit. Suddenly he is afraid of anyone he … Continue reading →

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