Monthly Archives: January 2006

$42 for Girl Scout cookies

Posted on January 13, 2006 by barbaraehardy

$42 for Girl Scout cookies trumps the $15 I paid for Cub Scout popcorn, sort of.   Unlike the popcorn, the cookies are edible…not to mention tempting.   Wonder why they come out in January when we’re all trying to drop those … Continue reading →

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Lia at six weeks

Posted on January 11, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Here are some photos of our lovely Aurelia……..that dear baby who lives way out in Los Angeles.  These were taken by Lia’s Aunt Christina at Christmas time.   Lia is holding up her head and studying her world.  What fun to … Continue reading →

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Post script to Oscar’s birthday: buying a present

Posted on January 9, 2006 by barbaraehardy

The day before Oscar’s birthday I had both grandkids, so off we went for lunch and shopping at the mall. I had decided to give Oscar a book and thought it would be fun for the kids to help me … Continue reading →

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Chicago + Berghoff’s = a perfect day

Posted on January 7, 2006 by barbaraehardy

We had the best time yesterday.  With my friends Pat and Jane, I caught the 8:40 electric train out of Michigan City.  We arrived at Van Buren Street in Chicago at 10:30 and walked straight to Berghoff’s, fearing there would be … Continue reading →

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Most Romantic Song

Posted on January 5, 2006 by barbaraehardy

My nomination for most romantic song (i.e. guaranteed to melt all 1,098 genes on that X chromosome) is   "Unchained Melody," as recorded by the Righteous Brothers.   Yours?        

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$15.00 for popcorn???

Posted on January 3, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Yes, that’s what I paid for a box of popcorn–$15.00  Now what on earth, you wonder, could induce an otherwise sensible person to make such a ridiculous purchase?   A CUB SCOUT, that’s what!  And not just any Cub Scout, but … Continue reading →

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Hmmmmmmmmm

Posted on January 2, 2006 by barbaraehardy

In yesterday’s Chicago Tribune, there was an article about what happened in 2005 which actually included something interesting.  (I think all papers have these year-end wrap ups, but they are often boring.)   This sure isn’t:   In 2005 researchers … Continue reading →

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