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The blob this week about failing my eye test while trying to renew my driver’s license reminded me once again of my erstwhile driving days of yore. While no one has ever suggested that I was a good driver, I … Continue reading →

Here he is, today’s birthday baby: Donald Craig Fortune. As far as family and friends are concerned, his undercover name is Craig. Craig is married to my niece Denise (Fitzpatrick) Fortune. and together, they have managed to produce and raise … Continue reading →

Amidst the chaos and stress of the past weeks, I had an additional unpleasant experience –  for the fourth time in my life, I flunked a test. Daughter Lisa and granddaughter Josie went with me to the Driver’s License Office … Continue reading →

Only 5 more blobs till I hit the big Eight-O.  After that, there won’t be more daily blobs, but maybe I can crank some out as the spirit moves me now and then. Before I get to the last daily … Continue reading →

No time to blob today, but since you’re here, please checkout this great story about “Sharing”. A dog and a cat which have recently given birth in China are taking it in turns to look after the “kids” for each … Continue reading →

Just brought Matt home after getting discharged from Harborview Hospital.  All is well and peace reigns.  Deo Gratias! Sticking with Latin, Gratias also is expressed to the superior world class care given by the gifted staff at Harborview. And to … Continue reading →

Here’s one more family dog story to add to my collection. It came from my niece Rene’ (Fitzpatrick) Melchior. This is Carmel. She came to us about 2 years ago.  One afternoon, I was driving away from therapy with my … Continue reading →

In case you didn’t know, today is National “More Herbs Less Salt” Day. No kidding. Right after I got home from church this morning, son Matthew called me from the hospital.  He asked if I could bring popcorn when I … Continue reading →

Today is the birthday of two of my relatives who may not know each other, but who have a lot in common. They are my nephew Edward John (Eddie) Ford, and my great-nephew Adam Jacob (A.J.) Bush.  Eddie is 51 … Continue reading →

(Quick update on son Matthew:  Matt is stabilizing rapidly and he slept 9 hours yesterday.  That’s an important marker that always signifies to me that the worst is over!) Continuing my “dog collection”, this is from my niece Rene’ (Fitzpatrick) … Continue reading →