Category Archives: Life

Catching Up….Maybe?

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Well, I’ve been without my own computer for two weeks. Nick put in a new video card, so let’s see how well that works. This beautiful country of ours is 241 years old today. My grandmother, Margaret Kelleher Lear, would … Continue reading →

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Prom Night

Posted on May 13, 2017 by

Where has the time gone? My baby girl, my Geek Princess …. the one who was reading and UNDERSTANDING her father’s astronomy magazines at age 7…. is at her Senior Prom tonight, having fun with her friends. It wasn’t the … Continue reading →

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Mice and Cardinals

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

Lately, I have been trying to figure out why there are mice in this house. They aren’t getting into the food…. there is no evidence they’re even trying. The only things we’ve found chewed on were some bags of papers … Continue reading →

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Entry Date 1 April 2017. No, NOT an April’s Fools Joke

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

Three months into the new administration, and I still see nothing good coming out of Washington. In fact, what I see is a nightmare for the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. Currently, programs meant to … Continue reading →

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Refund Time

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

I don’t wait, when I know we are getting money back. As soon as the W2s are in my hot little hands, I am filling out the paperwork and sending off the claims. Each year, we get one large purchase. … Continue reading →

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Prom Dress Season: Mission Accomplished

Posted on February 25, 2017 by

I would like to thank Meriah’s friend Alexis for suggesting FANCY SCHMANCY http://www.fancyschmancycouture.com/     as a place to look for a prom gown. When dealing with a plus-sized teen, dress shopping can be heart-breaking. Not today, it wasn’t. It almost … Continue reading →

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February 17, 2017

Posted on February 17, 2017 by

The world is going crazy certifiably insane Greed and evil on the increase Common Sense is on the wane. There’s a man abusing power Setting demons up as demi-gods I’m losing faith this world of ours Can survive long against … Continue reading →

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