Monthly Archives: January 1996

computers do not read minds

It was one of those mornings – weeks. The computer obeyed my command to take a picture of the Sunday crossword puzzle. But, when I asked it to move a section of the copy up an inch on the page, … Continue reading

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A little household magic

Yawning as I stumbled through the house, I wandered out to the kitchen to start breakfast and read the morning paper. As I entered the dining area, I bumped into our small bookshelf. Sometime after I went to bed, it … Continue reading

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mothering instinct lingers over pets

With a house full of children since the day I married, I’ve learned to tolerate the critters they call pets. As long as the pets kept out of my way, they could stay. I haven have fed some occasionally. Especially … Continue reading

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Practicing good table manners

My mother always admonished her five children to “eat what is put before you, especially when you are company. Don’t make any complaints.” She stuck with the ordinary, standard dishes, thoroughly tested and well liked and only served milk or … Continue reading

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resolved to discipline

I gotta do it. I gotta be a better parent this year. A couple of weeks ago my daughter was practically begging me to be more attentive to her, especially in respect to discipline. I did not see any need … Continue reading

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