Monthly Archives: August 2006

1889

Posted on August 31, 2006 by barbaraehardy

That "oldest woman" I spoke of in my last blog was born in 1889, the same year as my maternal grandfather.   Only he died in 1974, at only age 85.   So what was going on in the world in 1889, you … Continue reading →

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How old?

Posted on August 29, 2006 by barbaraehardy

"On Sunday, the oldest woman in the world died at age 116 in an Ecuadorian hospital."  (New York Times)   Imagine.   116!  The previously oldest person died at age 122. (!!)  One can’t help but wonder how they managed to live … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness | 17 Comments

Autumn approaches

Posted on August 27, 2006 by barbaraehardy

"Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn. " ~Elizabeth Lawrence As I was pulling weeds yesterday, I looked up and saw a few golden leaves on the tree.  Fall!   Already!   Kind of sneaks up on one, doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Rentry

Posted on August 25, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Here I am, back home.    Does it seem like I’m on the road constantly?   Does to me, too.   The red-eye flight was interesting….people laughing and talking all night long, crying babies, NO sleep.   (Whine)   Of course, all that … Continue reading →

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Homeward bound

Posted on August 23, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Today is the last day of my LA visit, although at least I do have a full day here since I’m catching a red-eye home. Christina is still here, so that is really nice, and Dave’s mom arrives tonight. We’ll … Continue reading →

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Quiet days

Posted on August 20, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Well, quiet afternoons would be more accurate.  In the morning there is always a group of some sort to attend.  Yoga, swim class, stroller stride.  I really like that Diana has connected with all these "mommy and me" groups.  What … Continue reading →

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This is the day

Posted on August 17, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Today, August 17th, is the 9 month mark for Aurelia—she’s been out as long as she was in.   It’s such a wonder to look at a baby and observe all that has been accomplished in such a short time.  From … Continue reading →

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Safely arrived

Posted on August 16, 2006 by barbaraehardy

LA–what a great place!  The weather is only in the low 70s, for starters, and what an improvement over the midwest.   Traveling went smoothly.   The new security measures are pretty much taken in stride, and people were almost all aware … Continue reading →

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Go, Granny, go

Posted on August 14, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Yep, this grandma is on the road again…going in the opposite direction this time.   From New York to California.  I’ve only been home a week.   Suddenly I feel like Woody Guthrie…"This land is your land, this land is my land; … Continue reading →

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That prairie time of year

Posted on August 12, 2006 by barbaraehardy

August in Michigan…what a wonderful time of year.   All of the delicate flowers have given up from the heat, from that blistering sun.  But the prairie flowers?   They are in their element.   Sometimes I wonder why I even plant other … Continue reading →

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