tjsthings

  • Good, almost clean. wholesome fun.

    Gingerbread season is about to start. Most of the time Al has a school function or something that demands a little cottage, while we all work on a larger house for the family. It’s fun, but sometimes assembly is not so straightforward. I’ve got the royal icing down pat, and that stuff will keep anything… Read more


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  • In the Spirit of Naomi Campbell

    “Some people deserve to get beat down with a cell phone.” When I heard these words a few months ago, I thought they were a bit extreme, but lately, I have come across a lot of individuals whose words and actions seem to beg for an appointment with a motorola, sidekick, treo, nokia or whatever… Read more


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  • learning adventures.

    The line of parents, grandparents, aunties, younger siblings and cousins extended out of the cafeteria and down the sidewalk. Bright construction paper placemats and turkey centerpieces greeted us for our special luncheon. Man, I don’t remember cafeteria turkey being so, well, salty, but it has been over ten years since I even ate food at… Read more


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  • Lunch Date

    I have a lunch date tomorrow. It’s Thanksgiving luncheon at my son’s school and he asked if I would come with him. A lot of the other parents are coming too. It’s kind of a bittersweet occasion, though. On one hand, I’m happy that he wanted me to come with him, but on the other,… Read more


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