Category Archives: Annual Posts

“Of the People, By the People, For the People”

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

. Today marks the 154th anniversary of a most solemn occasion: .

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On Jonathan’s Birthday – “Autumn Leaves”

Posted on November 11, 2018 by

. Today would have been my friend Becky’s oldest son’s 36th birthday.  Jonathan left us much too soon (a car accident in 2001), but he left lots of great memories behind for those who loved him best. One of the things … Continue reading →

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“When October Goes”

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

. Just ask my family – I’m one of the original “Fanilows“, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.  I’ve been hooked ever since I heard “Mandy” on the radio in 1974 (what can I say?  Other girls my age … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

I love Halloween – it’s the only night of the year when you are allowed to wear a costume without being in a play:

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Happy Birthday, Rachel!

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

. It was 32 years ago today that our lives changed in the space of an instant. One second we were a couple, and the next we were a family. It still never ceases to amaze me how seamlessly that … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to “The Other Woman”

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

Today is “Lola’s” 6th birthday, so I thought I would re-run this post from 2012: Her Name Is “Lola”….. ….and whatever Lola wants, Lola is gonna get. . .

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“October” by Eric Whitacre

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

. “Fall” in Texas doesn’t really start until mid-October most years.  Today, we’ve got a blustery wind blowing in, and the leaves are starting to swirl around.  The temperatures are getting nippy (for Texas), and the dogs want to be … Continue reading →

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