Category Archives: Blogroll

Two Pound Cupcake

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Mary Pierce

TODAY’S LAUGH: DaHusband and I had an official DATE on Sunday afternoon, while daughter KT and her boys stayed with DaMama. We caught a movie, then lunched at DQ, grabbed a couple Buster Bars and headed to the local park. … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got Barnacles WHERE?

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Mary Pierce

TODAY’S LAUGH: I had a dental appointment on Monday. I’d missed my last appointment so I had a full year of crud to be excavated from my teeth. Hulga the Hygienist scraped and scraped at one particular spot. As she … Continue reading →

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Next Stop: Traffic Court

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Mary Pierce

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

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Mary Pierce

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

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Mary Pierce

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!

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Mary Pierce

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!

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Mary Pierce

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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Multitasking MANIAC

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Mary Pierce

TODAY’S LAUGH: I read yet another magazine article telling me to “multitask” – that is, do two or more things at the same time. “For example, while waiting for your printer to print a 20 page report, write up your … Continue reading →

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Two Lists? That’s ALL?

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Mary Pierce

TODAY’S LAUGH: I just read this quote from Anne Arthur: “I always have two lists: things I’m happy about and things I’m not. It’s my choice which list I focus on.” I thought, That’s all she’s got? TWO lists? I … Continue reading →

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“HELP!” She Prayed

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Mary Pierce

TODAY’S LAUGH: I confessed to someone recently that sometimes (okay, often) my prayers are short and to the point, like “HELP!” This person (who is evidently a Perfect Person, which I never suspected until that very moment) said, “Humpf! That’s … Continue reading →

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