Month: October 1993
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He had bad grades, I ate his candy bar
Report card time, again. I married a man with a son in second grade so I have had 22 years of children in school. I’ve parented conscientious students, average students and ‘needs help’ students. I’ve seen excellent, average and could be better report cards. I’ve tried spanking, lecturing and bribing. Spankings. I tried it –…
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Writing notes on hand
I’m scolded for doing it, but I don’t care. I say, “Don’t knock it until you have tired it. Besides it is the best solution to my perpetual problem.” Perhaps you will understand: Have you ever lot a shopping list and didn’t even think about the most important items º until you wee back home?…
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Natural nuptials in the park
Vacations mean fun, food, family and a few extra pounds. Except that one vacation. First, when I went to visit my mother and visiting sister and nephews, I discovered she had not stocked up on her usual supply of snacks. She and sis were on a diet. I ate fresh fruits and green salads with…
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Can’t Cook Days
Some people have ‘bad hair days.’ I have ‘can’t cook days.’ One year I averaged about five per week. On Can’t Cook Days I think it is ironical that my byline is under the weekly recipe column. I began cooking after my mother found a job when I was 11. My worst mistake was confusing…