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Entries from September 2008

Jerry Springer Spaniels

September 28th, 2008 · 7 Comments

After our dog died, we got another dog who is as wild as they come. My friend told me I should start watching a show on Animal Planet with a “dog whisperer” but I am convinced I really need a megaphone and tazer. She is still a bit crazed and a bit spoiled. My two [...]

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Tags: Pet Peeves

Two Days Late and Still A Dollar Short

September 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Yes, I am late again. Not one, but two days late in posting my Family Funnies Carnival. So what’s new? But the good news is that the September Family Funnies Carnival is now ready! Woo haa. Please stop by and give a read as these delightful folks have been so kind to share their stories with us so that we too can laugh, snicker and vent [...]

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Tags: Life Observations

Want Help With Kids and Their Money?

September 19th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Well, a couple of years ago, my daugher wrote a paper for kids her age about handling money. She was pretty good at taking care of her finances (even though she owes me money right now) and I thought her book was really well done. So, being into DTP, and having nothing better to do than doat on my budding [...]

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Tags: Kids · Life Observations

She Auto Know

September 10th, 2008 · 7 Comments

Sometimes you just have to laugh. It scares the neighbors a lot less than screaming. We had arranged for my daughter to purchase my husband’s car at a special price when we got a new one. It has airbags – very important, as she has had a few fender benders. He gave her such a [...]

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Tags: Kids

The Cowardly Mom’s Football Prayer

September 5th, 2008 · 15 Comments

Dear Lord and Protector, watch over my son, As he takes his lickins’ since football has begun. Now that it’s the end of the practice season, I confess I am guilty of football mom treason. On this eve of the first game, I am afraid that I dread, Any playtime at all for my son, [...]

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Tags: Kids · Moms