Monthly Archives: February 2006

They say it’s your birthday

Posted on February 26, 2006 by barbaraehardy

No, not mine.  It should’ve been my dad’s birthday today.  Sadly, he died of a stroke in 1990. He was only 77, much too young to die.   Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him.  All of us … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | 32 Comments

All you need to know about health

Posted on February 24, 2006 by barbaraehardy

I was browsing around one of the sites for quotations and found these interesting ones about health. Hope you enjoy them.   A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.  ~Irish Proverb Fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness | 16 Comments

February, the longest month of the soul

Posted on February 22, 2006 by barbaraehardy

"Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments,embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour. " John Boswell   Yea, right.  Done that, thank you very much.  I’m ready to get out in the garden … Continue reading →

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Thanks, George

Posted on February 20, 2006 by barbaraehardy

A big thank you to George Washington for giving us a reason to take the day off.  Noel and I took the kids to downtown St. Joseph for a  look at the ice sculptures.  It was too cold over the weekend … Continue reading →

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1972

Posted on February 17, 2006 by barbaraehardy

This photo was taken in 1972.  I was only 30 years old, an age, by the way, that I loved becoming.  At last, I thought, I’m a grown up!   Now I look at 30 year olds and they seem so … Continue reading →

Posted in Memories | 26 Comments

The more things change…

Posted on February 16, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Here are the lyrics to a song the Kingston Trio sang way back in the 1950s. Sound familiar…like it could’ve been written yesterday?   They’re rioting in AfricaThey’re starving in SpainThere’s hurricanes in FloridaAnd Texas needs rain. The whole world … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to O.D. on Lean Cuisine??

Posted on February 14, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Yes.  And I did.   With Oscar in Florida, I decided to cut back on calories (since I didn’t have to cook) and finish losing that holiday weight.  Success!  yay me.   But,  I think I made myself sick in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and drink | 22 Comments

New Lia photos

Posted on February 13, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Diana sent me some new photos of our beautiful Aurelia, and I’ve posted a few below.  She’ll be three months old this Friday; she’s rolling over, singing along with mommy, and in general being a perfect baby.  Of course!

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Bookworm

Posted on February 11, 2006 by barbaraehardy

"A room without books is like a body without a soul."  (Cicero)   Reading is such a passion with me.  When I retired, I think I read a book a day for about three months.  It was so wonderful to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | 17 Comments

Do you like these blog quizzes?

Posted on February 9, 2006 by barbaraehardy

At top right of my page is a quiz about colors.  It’s cute… if you like these things.   Clearly, I have too much time on my hands this week!  lol   I’m green.    The description for greens:   you are curious, abstract, … Continue reading →

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