Category Archives: Twister book

Christmas Messages

Listen to some Christmas Encouragement from me to you… Today’s Laugh: I couldn’t resist “elfing” the family – DaHusband, DaMama, DaDog and me -  just for fun. And I must say, it’s delightful to see DaMama moving like that! We … Continue reading

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Permission to Have Fun

Listen in and laugh along… TODAY’S LAUGH: Eight-year-old granddaughter Megan and her mommy just spent a week at our house, visiting from California. At breakfast the last morning Megan and I made a list of all the fun things we … Continue reading

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That’s What I GET!

Listen in and laugh along… TODAY’S LAUGH: Okay, I know what you’re going to say: “Mary, that’s what you get for leaving your Christmas decorations up until May!” Yes, I confess. The evergreen wreath I set on the planter outside … Continue reading

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Trapped!

Listen and laugh along… TODAY’S LAUGH: We bought a bird feeder that was advertised as “ABSOLUTELY SQUIRREL PROOF”! Metal mesh and double-lidded, it had so many latches I had trouble figuring out how to get the bird seed IN; I … Continue reading

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A Woman for All Seasons

Listen and laugh along to A Woman For All Seasons TODAY’S LAUGH: I cleaned my closet over the weekend. You lucky gals who live in more temperate climates don’t know what we four-seasoned sisters have to endure–that most disconcerting spring … Continue reading

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BEE-Hind Revisited

Listen and laugh along… TODAY’S LAUGH: Okay, true confession time. I’ve been walking on the treadmill a lot lately but just walking on the treadmill has got to be the single most BORING way to exercise. So to distract myself … Continue reading

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TODAY’S LIFT: DaMama Teaches

LISTEN IN… TODAY’S LIFT: DaMama lives life as it comes, one day–one moment–at a time. This turkey sandwich is great. Oh, look at the sunshine! What a gorgeous day. Mmm, these cookies are wonderful. My, isn’t that baby cute? (What’s … Continue reading

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You Plus Me = SIX?

TODAY’S LAUGH: Philosopher William James said, “Whenever two people meet, there are really six people present– each person as he sees himself, each person as the other person sees him, and each person as he really is.” “Ahhh,” said the … Continue reading

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Wild Oats

TODAY’S LAUGH: It’s been hard enough to have my Barbie-dreams became Mrs.-Potato-Head-reality. Now friends saw a bumper sticker that takes my mid-life lament to a new level: “WHEN DID MY WILD OATS TURN INTO SHREDDED WHEAT?” (Why they told ME … Continue reading

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Time to Buckle Down!

TODAY’S LAUGH: This time of year I hear my father* saying, “Time to buckle down!” And I obey, even though he’s been gone forty years. Ah, I love the idea that my kids, years and years from now, will still … Continue reading

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