Barbara J. Hamby

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Zzzzzz

Tonight it will be a fight to the finish to see if I can get something written before I fall asleep. My reward for sitting for hours in an outpatient surgery clinic this afternoon is a colored picture, suitable for framing, of my nearly-healed ulcer. I’ll spare you the gory details, but it’s almost a relief to know it’s… click here to continue

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August, 15th, 2006

Modern Inconveniences

After several days of searching for an insurance policy I knew I had received and the bill for the premium, I decided to take one more look in my little safe. It was there, in disguise, with pages of privacy policy information stapled to the top. That’s why I didn’t recognize it. Years ago, when I typed insurance policies,… click here to continue

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August, 14th, 2006

Still Moving

Kurt and Carrie’s dog Handsome, is eating again and resting at home under heavy medication. He seems to be on the mend from the sudden, violent attack of gastro-intestinal illness. We look forward to his speedy recovery; he is such a lovable big lug.

Over the years and many changes of scenery, I’ve learned a lot about moving… click here to continue

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August, 13th, 2006

Hula, Hula, Hula

Last night my daughter-in-law, Carrie, called to tell me that Kurt would be playing drums for a hula concert this afternoon. She planned to be there and they thought I would enjoy it. Kurt said he’d get me a ticket, if I wanted to come. The concert was at the Performing Arts Theater at Portland Community College Sylvania Campus.… click here to continue

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August, 12th, 2006

Leftover Moving Chores

In spite of a tendency to want to take a nap every time I sat down today, I managed to get a few things done. I took inventory of the boxes of cleaning supplies in the laundry room and under the sinks and concluded it would be a lifetime supply if I were twenty. I have already reduced the… click here to continue

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August, 11th, 2006

Farewell to Disembodied Voices

I’m delighted to note that AOL has an article this evening about a few progressive companies in this country who’ve actually noticed that some of us human beings prefer to speak to other human beings on the phone when we are attempting to avail ourselves of services. Eureka! Is there hope that service will be reincarnated? Please let it… click here to continue

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August, 10th, 2006

Sick Day

It has occurred to me that it’s grossly unfair not to be able to take a sick day when you’re retired. So, today I’m taking a sick day. I’m actually on the mend; the sick part was an hour or two during the night that interrupted my sleep. So, I made up the lost sleep this morning and got… click here to continue

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August, 09th, 2006

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