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One of the great things about living in a larger town is that there is so much to do. One of our favorite movie theaters shows classic movies on the big screen. It’s a great way to see these films as original audiences saw them – how they really SHOULD be seen.
It’s also a great way to introduce these classics to a whole new generation of movie-goers.
Thirty-two years ago today, two starry-eyed kids said “I do”….
To my wonderful husband, Paul – thank you for all of the special memories, and for making me so incredibly happy.
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Fall is coming – you can feel it in the air. Amazingly enough, this August has been quite “rainy” for our part of Texas – it’s really been nice.
Today I’m just going to stay inside and enjoy the gentle music of the rain:
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Have a great day!
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(The song “Remember When It Rained” is sung by the incomparable Josh Groban, from his multi-platinum album “Closer” – it’s available in CD or MP3 format)
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We’re back home after a relaxing, fun-filled weekend.
We started off the weekend with a matinee showing of “The Expendables 2” at the Movie Tavern. It was lots of fun: testosterone dripping off the screen, tons of stuff blowing up, a “barely there” plot line to tie all of the action scenes together – we had a great time.
Then it was time to check into the hotel – we splurged a bit on a corner room at the Ashton Hotel, but it was worth it. Paul had ordered flowers as part of the package, and a beautiful arrangement was waiting in the room when we arrived.
Over the years, Paul and I have never really done anything “special” for our anniversary – we’d eat dinner out, maybe catch a movie, and we would usually exchange gifts. It’s hard to take time out as a couple when you are raising kids and money is tight.
A couple of years ago, we decided to take time for ourselves – the kids were practically grown, and we had a little more disposable income. We spent a weekend at a local hotel and saw some sights like we were tourists – it was a lot of fun!
We enjoyed that so much that we decided to do the same thing this year. Sarah kindly agreed to watch Rebecca for the weekend so that we can spend some time together as a couple. They plan on having a “Sisters Weekend” – they’re going to watch movies, eat lots of food, and keep the dogs from eating the cats.
(Michelle called on Thursday to let us know that she and Rheah will be in town for a few days, so I guess “Sisters Weekend” will have one more sister!)
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It’s so hard to believe that it’s been 21 years since we welcomed our second daughter into the world. Where has the time gone? Our little girl has grown into a beautiful young woman, but it seems like just yesterday we were welcoming her into the world.
Not my real parents – they don’t want their faces shown, so I got to pick a random picture of any old couple (That’ll teach ’em…..)
On this day 53 years ago, my Mom and Dad tied the knot.
I’m glad they did, ‘cuz otherwise, I wouldn’t be here….
In honor of this occasion, I’d like to dedicate one of my favorite songs to these two crazy kids – “After All These Years” by Journey:
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Happy Anniversary, you two – I’m so glad you are my parents ♥♥♥
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Ya put ’em on your cell phone plan, and then they keep calling you….
I was talking on the phone yesterday afternoon when I heard a beep indicating another incoming call. The person I was talking to is in the process of adopting a child with Down syndrome and had a lot of questions, so I figured I would get back to whoever had called when we were done.
But I kept getting “beeps”.
Then my cell phone started ringing – it was my Mom: “Is Michelle all right?”
Huh?
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Ah, yes – this old chestnut is being dredged up again as the Democrats go into full-blown panic mode at the thought of the formidability of the Romney/Ryan ticket. Too bad for them that Conservatives have learned to use the social media to their advantage over the past 4 years, and we’ve pretty much taken over all of the outlets that the Democrats used to dominate.
Not bad for a bunch of uneducated rubes, huh?
Anyway, this is the commercial that The Agenda Project originally aired back in May, 2011 to try and scare all of the little old grey-haired ladies into thinking that the EVIL PAUL RYAN had it in for them and Medicare (too bad that the majority of senior voters think so highly of him, isn’t it?):
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Willie Nelson does a neat version of this old-time classic:
Have a great day!
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