Monthly Archives: October 2010

35. Lucky Day

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Octo-woman

I didn’t notice till this morning that today is 10/10/10.  Now that’s interesting. That date won’t happen again for another 100 years. It’s supposed to be a lucky day. Many marriages (and possibly other forms of gambling) are being performed … Continue reading →

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34. Term Paper Time

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Octo-woman

Today, we will work on improving our term papers, annual reports, scholarly articles, life stories, grocery lists, or whatever document is currently requiring our literary skills. Treasure the wisdom contained within.  It comes with a money-back guarantee that if you … Continue reading →

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33. Gothic Tomatoes

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Octo-woman

I am very sorry to have to tell you about the death of my tomatoes.  They died, not well, but bravely. You may have read my earlier post about them.  How daughter Susy raised them from itty bitty seeds, and … Continue reading →

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32. Annual Report 1959

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Octo-woman

And a Merry Christmas to you! Oh, all right!  So it’s October.  Don’t be such a sorehead.  Some people just like to get an early start.  Or in my case a late start, since I haven’t sent out Christmas cards … Continue reading →

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31. Where Am I?

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Octo-woman

I read once that three things happen as you get older: the first is memory loss.  And I can’t remember the other two. It’s no wonder folks my age experience memory loss, though.  It’s a wonder everybody doesn’t. This is … Continue reading →

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30. Ford the Celt

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Octo-woman

Today is my grandson Ford’s 20th birthday. More than any of the grandchildren, Ford is Celtic right down to his toes.  Irish on the Gorman/Ford side, and English and Scottish on the Coveys’ side. If ever there was a Celtic … Continue reading →

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029. Scratch That

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Octo-woman

(This is a make-up post from night before last. I have to keep it short because those it’s addressed to are illiterate.) Dear Toby, Simon, Sarge, Molly, Rodeo, Indy, Lenore, Charley, Lily, Colt, Tyson, Whiskey, Biscuit, and any others whose … Continue reading →

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028. Dancing With The Stars

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Octo-woman

Nobody listens to me.  I don’t get no respect. How many years now, have I been advising all the couples in this family to take up ballroom dancing?  And do they listen?  Yes.  Do they actually do it?  Why, no. … Continue reading →

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027. Weight Loss Secret

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Octo-woman

Most families, this one included, is made up of the Thicks and the Thins. The Thins I’m most involved with are satisfied with their weight and why wouldn’t they be?  They look great in the mirror, but, of course, eating … Continue reading →

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026. Erica the Hun-ny

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Octo-woman

Today is granddaughter Erica’s 21st birthday. I bet she’s out celebrating tonight, drinking and carousing and carrying on. I’m sure she’s up to no good, otherwise she’d have invited me along.  She knows how I like to party.  But that’s … Continue reading →

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