Category Archives: Living

Dear Diary

I was never much of a diarist. Even as a self-absorbed teenager, I was no Pepys. Well-meaning people would buy me those little locking daily diaries as birthday presents. They all held such promise, and with each new one would … Continue reading

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Well, it’s about time

It only took me 16+ years, but I finally broke Hubby of an extremely bad habit. Or he just got sick of being yelled at over this, whatever. He finally stopped saying, “Now don’t get mad…” Here’s the deal, people … Continue reading

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Outnumbered

First, lest you begin to think otherwise, my husband is a wonderful father. Second, the kids adore their time with Daddy. Third, I love my children but I have no illusions about them, they can try the hardiest of souls. … Continue reading

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Don’t let me scare you, at least not too much

Night School is a haven of working adults and parents, a time to spend with other adults, learning exciting, new things. Last night was our first test and some of us finished very early, including me. We gathered upstairs outside … Continue reading

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This is Me

As some of you may know, I am incredibly busy. Just how busy? Let’s see: Monkey is 5 and started school this year, Pumpkin is 2 and the less said about that the better, I’m taking 11 hours in school … Continue reading

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The Oddly Cold Rooms in My House

Anyone who has read Tales From The Burning Prairie recently knows that we get our share of cold, nasty weather here in Oklahoma. We have two rooms in the House that seem to be bringing some of that cold indoors. … Continue reading

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