During our first summer in Arizona we went to the Grand Canyon.  We were campers then.  Granted we had a tent trailer, but c’mon we still had to walk to the nearest bathroom to use the facilities so I consider it camping.  I guess technically we didn’t have to walk to the bathroom.  It [...]

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     *****Updated with the darn drivers license photo.  Stalkers.  *****
     It’s Works For Me Wednesday over at Rocks In My Dryer.  I came up with a list of ten very random things that work for me.  Maybe they’ll work for you too.
1.  A 50/50 cleaning solution of vinegar and water mixed in a big ‘ol spray [...]

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And you thought having stray cats in your yard was a bad thing…

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     I guess it’s been a boring few days around here because I got nothin’ to share with ya.  Father’s Day was uneventful.  And when I say uneventful, believe me when I tell you it was uneventful.  More uneventful than it EVER has been before.  It seems both Jeff and I have been dealt some pretty [...]

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     Aren’t there more weddings in June than any other month?  I think I’ve heard that before.  Not that it matters really, cuz’ I haven’t been invited to any.  But, I did hear this really cute toast when I was at Disney World in April for the blogging event and I filed it away in [...]

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     You know how Oprah does those “Favorites” shows at Christmas? 
     Surely you do. 
     For those of you who spend your time hiding under rocks though, Oprah’s Favorites shows highlight some her favorite products for the gift giving season.  And if you’re a kazillionaire like her, then you can actually afford to buy some of the products she favors for [...]

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Heather tagged for a meme.  I rather enjoy memes. 
What is the worst meal you ever had?  We had Whataburger one year on Mother’s Day.  Does that count?
Name one place you could vacation every year?  I’m stealing Heather’s answer.  Disney World - Duh.
5 things that drive you crazy? 
-I’m stealing another one from Heather because she and [...]

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I saw this video on the Today show last week and it really shook me.  It’s footage of a hit and run caught by a surveillance camera in Connecticut.  While it shows the impact itself, that, believe it or not, is not the most disturbing part of the video.  The part [...]

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     Around this same time last year Jeff, Jayce and I (the girls were at Dad camp) flew to California to be with my grandparents as they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary (Happy belated Anniversary!).  The short flight from here in Southern Arizona to my hometown in California is relatively painless; the only bad thing [...]

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