Barbara J. Hamby

A Happy Mother

I spent several hours visiting with my kids this afternoon while we nibbled on juicy California strawberries and other finger foods. My daughter-in-law is visiting her mother, so my son came alone and my daughter and son-in-law came together. They listened to my pleas not to bring gifts—I don’t need anything except their company—so I am delighted. My son-in-law’s parents… click here to continue

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May, 11th, 2008

With a Song In My Head

If I have written about this anomaly of memory before and am repeating myself, I apologize. Today I read about a woman who remembers almost everything that ever occurred in her life and thought what a horrible prospect that would be. She can’t force herself to forget anything that she’d rather not remember.

As my general memory deteriorates, my specialized… click here to continue

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May, 08th, 2008

Greed Rears its Ugly Head

(Or is it just good marketing)

Grocery stores are reaching out to grab our “stimulus” checks. See who has the best offer before signing up. One will give you a gift card for the amount of your check plus 10%, one will add 15% to the value of the gift card, and another will give you cash with a discount… click here to continue

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May, 07th, 2008

Early Spring Thoughts

For the second day in a row, I can open windows and doors and let the warm air in, as opposed to turning on heat. Our next-door neighbors are industriously planting gorgeous, bright flowers for us to enjoy as well. I hope we don’t lose them anytime soon; they love to garden. My joints don’t like that kind of work… click here to continue

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May, 05th, 2008

Visit From a Friend

My Word Office Assistant is pouting today and wouldn’t offer any date, even the wrong one. I just chuckle.

Yesterday I had a fun visit with the sister of my former companion with whom I traveled to many corners of the world in a three or four year period. She brought me up to date on his life in another… click here to continue

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May, 03rd, 2008

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