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I can't believe daughter's swim meets are almost over. She has one more regular meet before Championships and All Stars. During this past weekend's meet, her goggles came off while she was swimming the 50 fly (butterfly stroke) during the medley relay. That's the worst thing that could ever happen, especially during the fly. Her... Continue Reading →
It's been a busy month. I've got a couple of book reviews to post and a few books to read before the end of the month. I think I might only be able to get through two more books. Daughter started swim meets and I think that's what put me behind. Anyway, here's the March... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDo you remember life before the internet?View all responses Life before the internet was boring most the time, but that didn't mean it was bad. Being bored was a good thing, but we just didn't know it at the time. When I look back at my childhood, I remember writing stories and drawing... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?View all responses I know what it means to have it all, but I don't actually know what "all" is. I think it's possible to have it all at different times. I mean, I would love to be young, energetic, have wealth, health,... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, husband and I went to pick up his bid and additional stuff for his marathon on Sunday. He'd been waiting for this moment so he was both nervous and excited. Early Sunday morning, around 4 am, we drove to the site where the marathon was starting. When husband went to the start line,... Continue Reading →
Oldest daughter wanted some hot dog earlier in the week so husband and I went to Costco and got their famous hot dog and buns. I thought it would be cool to get a hot dog roller and bread toaster so I found this cute Oscar Mayer one on Amazon. It was not advertised to... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat's the oldest things you're wearing today?View all responses The oldest thing I'm wearing today (and pretty much everyday) are my wedding rings. However, they are not the original rings. The first set of rings I wore were sold only a few years after husband and I got married. We sold everything of... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat public figure do you disagree with the most?View all responses There's no public figure in particular that I agree with. I tend to do a lot of research before I believe in something, and I tend to look at multiple resources as well.
Daily writing promptWhat was the last live performance you saw?View all responses The last live performance I went to was a Goo Goo Dolls' concert in August 2023. I had always wanted to see them live in the 90's but I was a poor college student and couldn't afford it. Plus, I was too busy... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat's a job you would like to do for just one day?View all responses I'd love to be an astronaut. I enjoy reading, writing, and watching all things sci-fi, so being out in space to experience zero-gravity and working on the Space Station would be awesome.
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