Monthly Archives: March 2009

Do you read chapter books?

I love reading to my kids.  And, they love me reading to them.  Partly because they love to hear a good story, and partly because it prolongs that kiss goodnight followed by their bedroom door closing gently.  I’ve read everything … Continue reading

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The Secret of My Success.

Kris and I still watch that old movie every time it airs.  I’m sure you know the story. Kansas boy, Michael J. Fox, moves to New York City with a dream of making it big in business.  By the way, … Continue reading

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I think I’m her favorite toy.

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend.  Bryan came out to visit John Henry.  {That’s John Henry’s dad if you’re just tunin’ in to dusytakledotcom.}  The kids had fun.  Anna was quite certain that Bryan was here to visit her.  One … Continue reading

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I love y’all, but it’s been one of those nights/days.

This is post will be weak at best if I try to write something inspiring on my own.  Sorry for that.  It’s just been a little crazy ‘round the Takle house.  No, it’s not because I’m still sheddin’ tears.  Glo-ree.  … Continue reading

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It’s my party. I’ll cry if I want to.

So, I was sitting on my sofa, laptop in lap, my large canine friend in front of me, and incredibly hot husband to the right of me.  “I’ve got nothin’.  I mean, I have nothing to write about.  Not when … Continue reading

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Don’t drink the Kool-aid. Tee-hee.

Every once in a while, I do a little work.  Oh, settle down.   I don’t like get CRAZY with it or anything.  But, I do have a few responsibilities with my husband’s company.  And, sometimes, I do them J Yesterday … Continue reading

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Who are you?

I could write about a lot of things right now, because there are many things going on in this little head of mine.  But, today, I just want to tell every one of my readers (as many or few as … Continue reading

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He stopped me in my tracks.

I was talking the other day with someone when another individual’s name came up.  {My apologies for my vagueness.  I’m sure you understand.}  I started in with comments like “the nerve,” “I can’t believe…,” “Puh-leese,” and even “he/she has some … Continue reading

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