Barbara J. Hamby

I’m Turning Into My Mother

Every once in a while, in the last sixteen years since my mother’s death, I hear her voice coming out of my mouth—sometimes even her words. Today I had an even stronger experience. I’ve had a headache for about a week now. This morning I decided to send an email to my doctor to see if I should get tested… click here to continue

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July, 30th, 2010

The Entitled Generation

I fear life will be very hard for many of the youngsters who are now in school or just graduating from college. These kids have had everything money could buy provided by overworked, overstressed parents. Some have traveled to places I’ve never been, had toys, including electronic gadgets, I’ve never even seen, and been hauled around to athletic events, dancing… click here to continue

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July, 28th, 2010

News & Weather

There’s a really sad story on the news about a concert in Germany where a huge crowd stampeded, killing a number of people and injuring around 300. It’s unlikely I’ll ever be in such a situation. The older I get, the more I hate to be in crowds. Most modern music leaves me cold, as well. Apparently more than a… click here to continue

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July, 25th, 2010

Random Observations

Today I heard on the news that President Obama is considering hiring his daughters out as babysitters at some time in the future. I wonder what the Secret Service thinks about that? I have a picture of a baby sitter arriving at a parents’ doorstep with a Secret Service agent in tow. I admire the concept of teaching the girls… click here to continue

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July, 23rd, 2010

Rerun

This morning I read through a bunch of old blog entries looking for one that might qualify for a contest. I was happy to note that some of my own writing made me laugh. Some I thought might be worth repeating. So, here comes a rerun from several years ago:

Born Too Soon

When my son was in kindergarten, we… click here to continue

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July, 21st, 2010

Possessions

Looking around me in all the rooms of this apartment, the questions come to mind. Are all these possessions necessary? Were they ever? Do I possess these belongings or do they possess me?

The prospect of sorting and discarding is overwhelming. I need to do it now before I grow any older and more tired and achy. I don’t want… click here to continue

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July, 19th, 2010

Lazy Summer Days

We’ve had a couple of delightful days—dry but not too hot. I get lazy and want to sit on the deck and read or nap. Life’s little projects get in the way from time to time, but I do manage to laze away a few hours.

I have a strong urge to simplify my life—get rid of most of my… click here to continue

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July, 16th, 2010

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