Monthly Archives: August 2009

Company’s coming. Time to clean house.

Posted on August 28, 2009 by jottingjoan

Nothing like knowing company’s coming to move the multitude of procrastinated household tasks to the top of my to-do list. Hearing the clarion call of “Company’s coming” I develop a penchant to clean, dust, re-arrange and assorted other tasks I … Continue reading →

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Let the talking begin

Posted on August 27, 2009 by jottingjoan

Last year my daughter worried about her son’s speech. Worried enough to have him tested. Worried uselessly – he met all performance expectations for his age. Last month, he leaped years ahead and quit calling her mommy or momma and … Continue reading →

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not my usual column

Posted on August 18, 2009 by jottingjoan

I am adding this just because I keep a copy of my columns. The business manager asked if I would consider writing this column of information for the students and teachers. It’s that time again. Shake off the summer, slide … Continue reading →

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10th and 50th class reunions

Posted on August 10, 2009 by jottingjoan

This summer’s class reunions accentuated the 40-year difference between my husband and daughter. Both reunions began around picnic tables. Members of the Parkers Chapel Class of 1999 showed up at the Union County Recreational Complex to catch up and compare … Continue reading →

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No TV, more get done

Posted on August 3, 2009 by jottingjoan

Nothing like doing chores for grandma to impress mom. “You do all that down there? How?” our visiting teenager’s mom asked “No TV,” the teen explained simply. And that is also an answer when folks ask me the same question. … Continue reading →

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