summer
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Do you think my kid could use a bigger pool? Or even one of those plastic ones with a built in slide instead of our redneck contraption here? There’s not even any room to splash in this thing. She doesn’t mind, trust me. We’re talking about a kid who won’t even lay down in the… Read more
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I’m such a slacker and I make myself so mad when I don’t blog regularly. My thoughts and words are a bumbling rambling mess in my head which means the best approach to empty out is with a list. Today is the first official day of summer. Here in Ruidoso, the weather is a dream… Read more
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Summer in the Texas Panhandle has descended upon us and is pummeling us with her hot, grubby fists. Yesterday I believe the mercury rose to 106. I don’t have my pool yet. The problem lies in deciding where to put it. Do I: a) put it in the backyard fully covered by a fence with… Read more
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School’s out for summer! Sing it Alice, sing it. Just in case you’re wondering, that’s not me on the last day of school. That’s Alice Cooper, but even I admit the resemblance is uncanny. Today I woke up and literally jumped for joy. My beloved husband said, “Does this mean you’re going to be in… Read more
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My sister-in-law called me the other day bubbling with excitement about the jigsaw puzzles she found for me. After I got them in my hot little paws, I’m bubbling with excitement as well. I am restraining myself from starting them now. I have to wait until June, my schedule will only allow it. If you’re… Read more
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I’m craving a book. Yes, I said craving. Like Elvis craved a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich. Longing, pining, desiring. Sometimes all I need in life is a book, a blanket, and a couple of hours. I don’t usually make it that long before falling asleep. Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this… Read more
Angel Wheeler 