Barbara J. Hamby

Aloha

Tomorrow morning we fly to San Diego to board a cruise ship and cross the water to Hawaii. We will meet my sister and brother-in-law in San Diego for a short visit, stay over night and get to the pier Thursday afternoon. It’s been a busy week getting ready for the trip. Every year my organization skills deteriorate. However,… click here to continue

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February, 18th, 2009

High Fashion Sloppy Joes

Many moons ago, when I was in high school, baggy sweaters called “Sloppy Joes” were the rage among the “in” crowd. Either nubby knit or cashmere, but decidedly oversized. I never had a cashmere sweater—too expensive—not to mention that wool makes me itch. But I bought myself nubby and other knits. I still could not be “in” because the… click here to continue

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February, 14th, 2009

Ant Rant

For over a month now, we’ve been warring with carpenter ants. When we first reported their presence to the management, they sent an exterminator out who sprayed inside and outside. Since then, we’ve collected hundreds of ants. Gradually, more of them were dead than alive, but a few live ones are still turning up here and there.

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February, 13th, 2009

Great Minds

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I believe I have no prejudices whatsoever. All I need to know is that a man is a member of the human race. That’s bad enough for me. -Mark Twain, author and humorist (1835-1910)

Isn’t it amazing that brilliant repartee has no expiration date. Hal Holbrook did a great imitation of Mark Twain that… click here to continue

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February, 11th, 2009

Confession

Today I emptied the purse I’ve been carrying to put the contents into a smaller shoulder bag more convenient for traveling. I was flabbergasted to find an extra car key at the bottom of a hidden pocket inside. Not only am I disgusted that I didn’t think to call AAA and, instead, spent money for a locksmith to get… click here to continue

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February, 09th, 2009

Gossip Around the Pool

Now that I’m trying to practice more healthy habits, I no longer go to Starbucks (don’t drink coffee) or bars (don’t use alcohol), life could get pretty boring. But that’s not the case. Interesting characters hang out at the swimming pool to regale me with gossip and fascinating ideas.

Today a vegetarian, who paddles around the pool on… click here to continue

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February, 08th, 2009

Let’s Hear it for Being Selfish

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Myth: we have to save the earth. Frankly, the earth doesn’t need to be saved. Nature doesn’t give a hoot if human beings are here or not. The planet has survived cataclysmic and catastrophic changes for millions upon millions of years. Over that time, it is widely believed, 99 percent of all species have come… click here to continue

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February, 06th, 2009

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