Monthly Archives: August 2011

Short post tonight because daughter Susy and I just came home after several hours at Harborview Hospital.  Son Matthew is probably being hospitalized tonight.  He’s in very competent hands there, but please pray for him, and for his good and … Continue reading →

Today blob is starring my niece Christine Marie (Fitzpatrick) Milner.  ‘Cause it’s her birthday.  A BIG one.  Her 60th.  That’s hard to believe for those of us who remember her back in her playpen days of glory. Here she is, … Continue reading →

This is one of my son Matthew’ ongoing prescriptions, just picked up today.  It’s called Zyprexa.  It’s supposed to be an “anti-psychotic” medicine. It’s produced by the Eli Lilly Company, the same pharmaceutical company who produces protamine sulfate, the drug … Continue reading →

This morning I found this cartoon deposited in my Inbox by my grandson Bryce Covey. Can it be that, at long last, Bryce has come to appreciate his grandmother’s creative use of leftovers?  What an interesting use of spaghetti.  I … Continue reading →

When I asked for stories about your pets, I was thinking of the kind that comes from pet shops or animal shelters.   I wasn’t expecting mythical ones, but – well, here goes. This is a “book” written in 1992 … Continue reading →

While we’re discussing pets, my niece Christy Ford sent us this prayer that had appeared in a “Dear Abby” column years ago.  Her mother Lorraine had sent it to Christy when she got her first pair of schnauzers. It’s called … Continue reading →

Here’s the next dog story to make it into my Inbox.  This one is from daughter Susy Warden – the one who was featured as “Pet of the Year” by my son-in-law Curt a couple of days ago.  Today, Susy … Continue reading →

Today’s blob is dedicated to anybody who might be four years old today.  Especially if their name is either BaLee or JoLee Melchior. These little beauties are the daughters of Rene’ and Dan Melchior and they’re growing up down Tennessee … Continue reading →

Today is National Left-handers Day, so it’s only fair to show off the left-handers I know. If you happen to be one of those non-conformists yourself, please leave a comment saying so, so I can add you to my list.  … Continue reading →

Well, here it is 2 a.m., and still no blob started. But never fail, as long as my son-in-law Curt is waiting in the wings. Responding to my plea for pet stories, here’s how he saved my day, by telling … Continue reading →