Category Archives: Just Because

Boy Meets Girl, 1979 (aka “How I Met Your Mother”)

. Just a couple of kids….. . It started in a lecture hall at Texas A&M University in January, 1979. Yours truly was a freshman who started out in Pre-Med, but after one semester – and a tearful call home … Continue reading

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The Classics Endure – “Stairway to Heaven”

. . All I can say is, “WOW…..” – Ann and Nancy Wilson of “Heart“, along with Jason Bonham (the son of Led Zeppelin’s late drummer) and an amazing band/back-up singers take an all-time rock-and-roll classic and bring down the house at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors: … Continue reading

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Funnies From My Family

. Well, everything that’s going on in Washington is too depressing to deal with, so here’s some funny stuff sent to me by various family members that will hopefully cheer everyone up: From my Mom: In the hospital the relatives … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Sunday: Go Ravens! (We have our reasons…..)

. Paul and I love to watch football. Today is the “Big Day“, and I have to admit, we’re sort of hoping that the Baltimore Ravens win – not because we’ve followed their season or know any of the team’s … Continue reading

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Gaming the System

So it’s the beginning of a new year, and Paul’s employer has teamed up with Virgin HealthMiles to encourage their employees and their families to “Be Healthy”. What a crock. You sign up and they send you a pedometer that … Continue reading

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All (Kindle) Fired Up

Well, I guess it had to happen eventually…. I’ve become a Kindle Fire convert.

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A Thanksgiving Classic

. . From 1978, this classic clip from the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” never fails to leave me in stitches: . . Turkey Day’s comin’! .

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Solitaire-y Confinement

. Well, it’s been a week since the election. I’m still trying to get used to my disappointment, thus the lack of posts. (It’s almost like I’m going through the grieving process) I’m laying off of most of my political … Continue reading

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On Jonathan’s Birthday – “Autumn Leaves”

. Today would have been my friend Becky’s oldest son’s 30th 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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WHOOP!!!!!!

Congratulations to our beloved Texas Aggies – this afternoon they hung on to beat #1-ranked Alabama, 29-24!  It was a great game (especially since I was convinced that Bama was gonna eat us for lunch), and we’ve been thrilled with … Continue reading

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