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About Teresa in Fort Worth, TX

A short, fat, over-the-hill, happily-married mother of 4 daughters. I know just enough to get myself in trouble....

Psssst…..We hit the Debt Ceiling on May 16th.

. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting sick and tired of this president waiting until the last minute to take care of problems that are entirely of his own making. Now, I don’t know if this method of … Continue reading

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Why Does This Thing Keep Blinking “12:00”?

If any of my children were stand-up comics, I would be giving them plenty of material to use in their act.  I used to laugh at all of those comedians who told stories about their parents and grandparents not being … Continue reading

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Anyone looking for a part-time job in Austin?

. . Wendi Aarons has a job opportunity for someone with a strong constitution: …The Movie Chaperone will be responsible for meeting Mrs. Aarons and her two (2) children at the theater. He/she will then wait in line for popcorn … Continue reading

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Pulling Back the Curtain (or: A politician accidentally tells the truth)

Yesterday, I heard something that I have never – NEVER – heard an American politician admit on national TV: that the American government has been lying to her people for the past 75+ years.  See if you can pick it … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to the One I Love

On this day 51 years ago, a very special little boy was born. I just LOVE Birthdays!  (Especially mine….)

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A Whole Lotta Lovin’ Went Into This Birthday Cake….

Yesterday was Rebecca’s birthday, and I realized that 3 previous generations – and one baking legend – helped make her birthday cake special. When Rebecca was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, I was sure that baking from that point on was going to … Continue reading

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A Very Special Birthday for a Very Special Little Girl

On this day 10 years ago, we were given a very special gift: . . On July 10, 2001, we welcomed Rebecca Claire into the world.  She was absolutely perfect – another beautiful daughter.  A few hours after her birth, … Continue reading

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Happy Independence Day to the World’s Newest Free Nation!

. Sometimes, you really CAN learn new and interesting things late at night. Last night on one of the blogs that I frequent, a commenter who has been following the situation in South Sudan couldn’t hold in his excitement and elation … Continue reading

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In which the Granddog acquires a new nickname….

We’re gonna start calling her “Jaws”….. (I swear, that dog hasn’t met a Barbie doll of Rebecca’s that she didn’t like…..) .

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Oh, the Huge Manatee!

My kids got ALL of their artistic talent from Paul’s side of the family – I can barely draw a stick figure. Michelle loves to do a technique called “Pointillism”, and she is very, very good at it.  She recently … Continue reading

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