Category Archives: Just Because

Pining for the Fjords….

. . Some days, it just doesn’t pay to put on a bra… I was supposed to go see the eye doctor this morning. I say “supposed to”, because after getting all dressed up (which for me means “wear a … Continue reading

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Stormy Weather….

. We had quite the sound and light show last night – we had thunder and lightning starting in the wee small hours of the morning, and it was still going strong when the alarm went off…. . . As … Continue reading

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The Official Start of Summer

. . Memorial Day Weekend – the “official” start to the Summer season. We have the annual running of the Indy 500, the men fire up their grills, and the ladies can start wearing white shoes! I ran across this … Continue reading

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Well, THAT’S a Relief….

. . One of the hallmarks of Myasthenia Gravis is muscle fatiguability. After living post-diagnosis with this condition for over 2 years, I’ve come to accept that I’m going to have good days and bad days, and there is never any … Continue reading

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Why I Love SpongeBob SquarePants So Much

One of the great things about having kids is that you get to watch cartoons without anyone thinking you are weird. One of our family’s favorites the past few years (it first aired in 1999) has been SpongeBob SquarePants. He’s such … Continue reading

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A Hilarious Harry Potter Spoof (That I Can’t Believe I Missed) –

. . In 2003, the BBC’s “French and Saunders” did this laugh-out-loud spoof on the second Harry Potter film for the UK’s version of Comic Relief: 2003’s UK fundraiser performed a spoof story entitled “Harry Potter and the Secret Chamberpot … Continue reading

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“Be Still My Soul”

Honestly, one of the most beautiful arrangements of this beloved hymn: . . Performed by the BYU Concert Choir, from their CD “All Creatures of Our God and King” from Tantara Records, directed by Mack Wilberg.*** This one is on … Continue reading

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I Love You, Mom

I got brave this year, and made a photo book online for my Mom (she should already have the hard copy in her hot little hands….) (Click on the picture to take you to the Shutterfly site, where you can … Continue reading

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A Message For Senator Lindsey Graham…..

We just want to take this opportunity to remind you to enjoy the next 2 years – 2014 will be here before you know it…. Love, . [Cross-posted at RedState] .

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An Amazing “Swan Lake” Performance

I.Am.Awestruck. . . (h/t To my friend Bob, over at Bluebird of Bitterness, for posting this in honor of Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky’s birthday) .

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