Monthly Archives: June 2006

Taking down the treed cat

Cat owners desperately want to help their treed pets. Ken Sinclair of Portland, Ore., climbed 30 feet into a fir to rescue his kitten, Breather. The cat came down on his own. Sinclair had to be saved by firefighters, according … Continue reading

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wheel chair lessons

The day my dad’s aging body forced him to take a seat was the day our wheelchair education began. Shortly after he settled into the chair, our children visited. As he rested on his bed, they plopped down in his … Continue reading

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car sold as a prank

My daughter had such an unusual experience last week, that I asked her to relate it to you. I’m going to get you back for that,” Haley murmured. “Yeah, yeah. I’ll believe it when I see it,” I glibly responded. … Continue reading

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visitors leave their mark

The house looks like a college dorm. Towels drape over the corners of the bedroom and closet doors. Neat piles of papers have staked a claim on the dining room table. A case of Ramen noodles is stashed in the … Continue reading

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where did the party go?

breaking with my usual submissions to this blog, I report on a message we heard over the scanner this morning. “Keep your eyes open for a party barge. It is 40 feet long by 15-20 feet wide. Pink top and … Continue reading

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traveling adventures

Giggles, laughter, squeals of delight rang through the car last weekend as we traveled in upstate Arkansas with two little girls. “Grandpa, are we going to go down that long hill again?” the youngest asked, her voice quaking with fear … Continue reading

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