Monthly Archives: October 2021

429. The All Saints Fan Club

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Octo-woman

In case you’re reading this on Halloween – the day I posted it – tomorrow is All Saints Day. If you’ve got a pile of petitions or complaints or belated thank you’s to address to God, this is an expeditious … Continue reading →

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429. Getting educated at Mount Mercy

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Octo-woman

When I was 15 years old, my adolescent world was shaken like an outhouse in a tornado. No, it wasn’t a pimply case of acne, a D grade in geometry, or getting that event-of-the-month cramps just in time to miss … Continue reading →

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428. Eek! Shiver! Groan!

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Octo-woman

Yep, it’s here again – the holiday that just won’t go away. Halloween! I’m trying to be a good sport about it, boys and girls, but, except for the Snickers Bars, Almond Joys and M&Ms, I wouldn’t miss it if … Continue reading →

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427. Comments from the peanut gallery

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Octo-woman

Guest blogger here today: Grandson Bryce to give Gramma some rest time to put her feet up with popcorn & Jolly Ranchers and to binge some TV. Outside Gramma’s front door is the great wild unknown. The house exists. Also … Continue reading →

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426. There are 82 days left till Christmas!

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Octo-woman

What happened? I was shopping at Costco the other day and looked up. Couldn’t miss the confusing decor. Mounted on high above the Scott’s Lawn and Turf Fertilizer, the Wet and Forget Moss Remover and the on-sale patio furniture —- … Continue reading →

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