Monthly Archives: July 2008

Next Stop: Traffic Court

TODAY’S LAUGH: Have you heard the latest? A new term describes the newest driving offense: DWT for “driving while texting.”  I’m not coordinated enough to get arrested for this. Besides, texting costs a small fortune on our cell plan. I’m … Continue reading

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A Mother’s Job is Never Done

TODAY’S LAUGH: My son called from Colorado yesterday on his birthday to say, “Hi Mom. I’m standing at 14,000 feet, looking over this cliff into a lake…” I said, “Cool! It sounds beautiful.” But my inner worrywart screamed, EEEEEK! You’re … Continue reading

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Dancing with DaMama

TODAY’S LAUGH: DaMama (she’s 94) sat in her room on Saturday afternoon watching a rerun of the old Lawrence Welk Show. (Mr. “A One and a Two” is one of her favorites.) I passed her door on my way back … Continue reading

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In a Cleaning Mood? I Can Help!

TODAY’S LAUGH: I was in a cleaning mood this week so I called a friend I knew would help me. “Quick,” she said, “pray that it will pass.” I prayed. It passed. YES! Dodged another bullet. TODAY’S ENCOURAGEMENT: My friend … Continue reading

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Happy Forchuly!

TODAY’S LAUGH: I have the picture around here somewhere. It’s the town band of Kingston Minnesota, posing in the early 1900′s in front of a huge American flag. My grandfather (DaPapa of DaMama) is there holding a cornet. The men … Continue reading

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