Monthly Archives: July 2006

Summer on the lake

Posted on July 10, 2006 by barbaraehardy

One of the best things in our state is Lake Michigan.   If you’ve never seen any of the Great Lakes, it’s hard to imagine how huge they are, more like inland seas.   We have mile upon mile of sandy beaches; … Continue reading →

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Emily’s ten!

Posted on July 9, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Wow!  Ten years old!  Yes, that’s what my granddaughter Emily became today.  Once they hit double digits, well, those of you who have raised children know..they’re half way out the door.   But in the meantime, we have a delightful … Continue reading →

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Maybe we’ve come further than we think

Posted on July 6, 2006 by barbaraehardy

From today’s New York Times:  On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first black tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles title, defeating fellow American Darlene Hard 6-3, 6-2.   In 1957, I was a teenager interested in dances, … Continue reading →

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Independence, what a good thing

Posted on July 4, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Happy 4th of July!   1776 seems like a very long time ago, but in terms of the history of the world, it’s just a blink.  How lucky we are to be born free and to have a Constitution designed to … Continue reading →

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Carpe what??

Posted on July 2, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart. –Erma Bombeck American Humorist   I actually made it to church today;  guess that means I’m not quite so mad at God anymore.  It … Continue reading →

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