faye on January 1st, 2009

Dad used to set up our fireworks with such diligence, even though we don’t remember him particularly enjoying it — the resulting smoke alone was enough to trigger even a mild asthmatic attack. But he did so for our benefit and enjoyment and I guess that was reason enough for him.
Last night, while the slight […]

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Ethel on January 1st, 2009

Unbelievably, no matter how the world came close to near-extinction, what with global warming and its consequences of natural disasters; global economic crises; wars, declared and undeclared, in almost all parts of the world; just to mention a few of the big issues, we’re still here, none the worse for wear–at least so far.
It’s the second Christmas and New […]

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