Monthly Archives: September 2010

015. It all Depends

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Octo-woman

Responding to daughter Judy’s comments yesterday reminded me of something. I mentioned “wetting my pants” while reading her comments and that at my age, a remark like that can be recklessly foolhardy.  Next thing I know, one of my daughters might … Continue reading →

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014. Singing and Dancing

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Octo-woman

It’s been raining steadily in Seattle for five days and five nights. Following a long cold summer, our gardens are mildewed, slugs are out-of-control, weeds are going amok, and our few straggly flowers have long since gone south for the winter. … Continue reading →

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013. Will Power

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Octo-woman

What’s in a name?  A lot.  Son Matthew, grandson Bryce and I are often kicking around our favorites.  We have agreed that names seem to influence us in later life. I like, for instance, how our Chief of Medical Staff … Continue reading →

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012. Grandmother Dearest

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Octo-woman

It’s so sweet how granddaughter T.T. always refers to me as Grandmother Dearest. T.T. says she’s going to use that as the title of a book she’s planning to write about me.  She seems fiercely determined to work on this … Continue reading →

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011. Clothing the Naked

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Octo-woman

Tonight it’s time for Project Runway.   Yay! Project Runway is by far my favorite TV show.  I  would walk through fire for it.  I would give up Gummy Bears for it.  Red Vines even.  Jolly Ranchers.  I would give … Continue reading →

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010. Chili Sauce

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Octo-woman

Late last winter, daughter Susy, the family horticulturalist, turned her kitchen into a mini-greenhouse. She planted 6 varieties of heirloom tomato seeds in trays and set them out to grow. My son-in-law Curt rigged up Grow Lights to keep them as … Continue reading →

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9. Hooking

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Octo-woman

It’s important to have an open mind, children.  Try to do so now. My daughter Judy is a hooker. Judy and my son-in-law Gary live on a farm on the Green River.  Imagine how I worried during the years the … Continue reading →

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8. In the Nude

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Octo-woman

Getting out of the shower this morning, caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror.  Not a pretty way to start the day.  So I guess I’ll write a Progress Report.  That always seems to give things more of a … Continue reading →

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7. Rutabagas

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Octo-woman

Let’s talk about rutabagas. The rutabaga doesn’t have a lot going for it image-wise.  Its humble exterior is intended to protect itself from letting people find out what’s inside.  If that ever happens, stand back.  There’ll be rutabagas  bursting up … Continue reading →

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6. A Dog’s Life

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Octo-woman

There are 13 dogs residing in the various households of our immediate family. Several of them could benefit from some psychiatric intervention.  Of these, probably the most interesting case is that a gorgeous blonde cocker spaniel named Molly who lives … Continue reading →

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