Monthly Archives: August 2006

Talking about Kindergarten

Posted on August 11, 2006 by barbaraehardy

 Catholic mom just pointed out to me that MSN has mentioned the four featured blogs of the week on their home page. (Thanks, Brenda.)  I took a peek, and sure enough, there we are, under the heading of education.  And here … Continue reading →

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Inanimate objects, my foot!

Posted on August 10, 2006 by barbaraehardy

I’ve always thought of my appliances and household equipment as inanimate objects.   They can’t move on their own; they can’t think or make decisions.  Or can they?   Last week,  15 hours before I was scheduled to hop on a … Continue reading →

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The Italian grandparents

Posted on August 9, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Mentioning my father’s parents in a recent blog has gotten me to thinking about them.  Now, if they came over here in 1910, chances are they were considering this move for quite a few years before that.  So I’ve looked … Continue reading →

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New York City, part II

Posted on August 8, 2006 by barbaraehardy

There are so many restaurants in NYC it would be impossible to choose a place to eat…at least for me it would be.  Christina had some ideas, however, so I just followed her lead.    We had lunch on Saturday at … Continue reading →

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Blistered and broke!

Posted on August 7, 2006 by barbaraehardy

Yup, that’s what I am after only two days in New York City.  How do the city folk survive???  The trip was actually a great deal of fun, and I am so glad I went.   There are too few opportunities to spend time … Continue reading →

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It’s always something, isn’t it?

Posted on August 5, 2006 by barbaraehardy

What DON’T you want to happen the day before you’re leaving on vacation?   How about going out for a bike ride and coming home to find your kitchen floor flooded?      Yup, that’s what happened here yesterday.   And in the afternoon, seriously … Continue reading →

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Visits

Posted on August 3, 2006 by barbaraehardy

This weekend I’ll be in New York City visiting my youngest.  It’ll be a whirlwind visit, full of energy, full of love; for this is an engaging person, my youngest daughter.  I’m hoping mightily that the weather cools down out … Continue reading →

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