My son eyed the huge triple-layer Dagwood sandwich and pondered how he would open his mouth wide enough to accommodate the first bite without dislocating his jaw. Amused with his self-inflicted plight—hey, he ordered it—I turned my attention to the books lining the booths and walls of the restaurant. Whenever I visit this particular restaurant I always find an interesting… Read More
Angels on Earth…
Those of us lucky enough to love animals have wealth. How else can I describe the relationships and memories of the special pets we have known, and who have loved us back? As a child we had a calico cat that managed life just fine with only three legs. She not only raised her kittens, but was a great mouser…. Read More
You can teach an old Lutheran a new trick…
The church bulletin was a bit lacking in detail. In simple Times New Roman font it said that on Sunday, Aug. 5, Agape would be leading the church service. Who? Why? What’s an Agape? Upon arrival at the lakeside summer service I immediately noted the recorded music was a bit livelier than usual. Not that a “normal” service offers dark… Read More
A high complement…
My daughter’s significant other is a swell guy. She did a good job in selecting a partner who is not only intelligent, but fun too. He has a way of explaining ideas, rules, theories, and stories that make them not only easy to understand, but enjoyable to boot. For instance, I’d rather eat raw liver than dabble in college math… Read More
That “Welcome” feeling…
“That’s a bit excessive, don’t you think?” I turned to see who was talking to me and came face to face with a rather irate woman seemingly built to withstand windstorms. Her short grey hair and steely eyes made me want to stand a bit taller lest she knock me down with yet another withering stare. Okay, so I… Read More
Husbandry 101…
I don’t mean to pick on my husband. Much. He’s perfect for me. Those little deviations from pure-perfection are just additional things to ponder and love. Right? Right? One of our, um, ongoing discussions revolves around the way he drives my car. Let’s just say he takes on a persona of abandon garnished with a bit of Steve McQueen… Read More
Wedding showers in the rear-view mirror…
Miss Manners’ topic of the day was the stress of “monster showers.” A reader wrote saying she felt it was appropriate–not tacky– for the family to host a wedding shower for the bride-to-be since the cost of being a bridesmaid was skyrocketing. I’m paraphrasing the intent and content of the column, but the essence was disturbingly based on modern… Read More
Ribbons of Pleasure
The phone rang just as I was half out of my pants. Should I let the phone ring, or hop over? I opted to hop while Pudgy followed behind trying to pounce on my flapping fabric. The call was worth the effort. A dear friend of mine has been going through some transitional relationship stuff that I won’t go… Read More
Who knew….?
My husband is cute. Physically, verbally, romantically. He’s also delightfully ignorant of many common expressions. My son and I love to recite movie quotes when joking around or making an insider reference. When we mention something is so good it goes all the way to eleven (Spinal Tap reference), my husband looks at me with confusion. “Eleven what?” “Never… Read More
Slow Cooker Mornings…
Even Minnesota, that great “fly over” state most people not from here equate to the movie, Fargo, has been searingly hot. A slow and lengthy stretch of days in the upper nineties has shocked us to the point of muttering “uffda,” and meaning it. With days this hot it is hard to feel motivated to get outside and do… Read More
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