Barbara J. Hamby

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A Couple of Eventful Days

Yesterday the temperature here dropped suddenly and the predicted rainstorm turned to snow. Four inches fell where we are. Because it was unexpected, almost no drivers were prepared, so havoc resulted. I heard on the news today that approximately a thousand drivers abandoned their cars on freeways and main roads or highways. I’m sure we’ll be hearing sad stories for… click here to continue

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December, 30th, 2009

Energy Transfusion

I don’t know what prompted sudden bursts of energy the last couple of days—maybe eating turkey three days in a row or swimming five consecutive days or getting a good nap now and then. But I managed to get several things done that have been on the procrastination list for a while.

The dresser that came down from the… click here to continue

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December, 28th, 2009

A Very Nice Christmas

So far, we’ve had three holiday meals with loved ones, with another gathering coming up on Monday and a post-Christmas, pre-birthday dinner early in January. If I get through all this celebration without gaining any weight, it’ll be a miracle.

After my swim/exercise session this morning, we had Chinese with my daughter and son-in-law. Son-in-law kindly moved a dresser… click here to continue

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December, 26th, 2009

How About This for a Lump of Coal

Last night I began to notice the familiar symptoms of sciatica running down the back of my left leg. This attack doesn’t seem as severe as the last, but it’s not a lot of fun. When I swam yesterday, my hips bothered me some, but the hot tub seemed to take the kinks out.

Since, as I expected, my doctor… click here to continue

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December, 24th, 2009

It’s in the Bag

A “professional gift wrapper” did a segment on a television news show today on wrapping gifts in boxes using fancy paper and ribbon as opposed to using decorative gift bags. She put down lazy people who “throw something into a bag.” Well, I’m one who appreciates getting stuff that’s been tossed in a bag. First of all, I can re-use… click here to continue

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December, 22nd, 2009

One of the Things I Wonder About

If the Catholic Church ever decides to eliminate the celibacy requirement for priests and they are allowed to marry, would that affect world population? The following information is quoted from a website titled, “Christian Today.”

“Catholic priest numbers increasing worldwide

Posted: Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 7:10 (GMT)
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A statistical yearbook presented to Pope Benedict XVI… click here to continue

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December, 20th, 2009

Random Thoughts

Christmas is just a week away. Sometimes I wish I could recapture the excitement it held for me when I was a child. That’s probably one of the disadvantages of not having grandchildren. On balance, today, the advantages may equal or exceed the downside. So many grandparents are raising grandchildren and, even though they may love doing it, it has… click here to continue

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December, 18th, 2009

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