Category Archives: Songs Come to Mind

Father’s Day More Difficult

Posted on June 14, 2014 by grandawn

My father died the Sunday before Father’s Day in 2012. Father’s Day that year was difficult, of course. But I was busy focusing on my mother and her difficulties. Then, Father’s Day last year was difficult, but I was still … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Mom…

Posted on February 1, 2014 by grandawn

My mother passed through the door into heaven Thursday morning December 12, 2013. She had been in the hospital this time for about a month. The doctors finished draining fluid from her left lung, the lung deflated, and there was … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Dad, and Other Veterans!

Posted on November 11, 2012 by grandawn

Today is a day to celebrate the men and women who have served in uniform to get and protect our freedoms. We should celebrate them all the time, but today is a special day each year to express our thanks. … Continue reading →

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I Voted!

Posted on November 6, 2012 by grandawn

Today, I did something that I hope all Americans of voting age did–I voted in the Presidential Election. I don’t discuss politics. I don’t figure I’m going to change anyone’s mind about what they believe regarding the candidates and the … Continue reading →

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Morning with Cat Stevens

Posted on June 22, 2012 by grandawn

I was looking through some drafts of posts that I had started and abandoned over the past months. I found one with music from Cat Stevens. My CatS even like listening to this song (get it — Cat Stevens, CatS … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Dream – FunFauxFoto©

Posted on May 2, 2012 by grandawn

Cowboy Dream… I should’ve been a cowboy… I should’ve been a cowboy… I’m an OSU cowboy… I’m an OSU cowboy… Continue reading →

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Lonely Swings – FunFauxFoto©

Posted on April 27, 2012 by grandawn

“I’m so lonely!” “Don’t worry! The kids will be swinging on us soon. Hurray!” Continue reading →

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And the Tree Comes Tumblin’ Down – Day 2

Posted on June 11, 2011 by grandawn

(Read about Day 1) Remember, this is what my tree looked like after it had died. My beautiful shade tree!  Gone!  Sigh. . . The tree guys accomplished a lot the first day.  Then it was Day 2.  Again, the guys … Continue reading →

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And the Tree Comes Tumblin’ Down – Day 1

Posted on June 9, 2011 by grandawn

One of the things I loved about my house when I bought it almost two years ago was the humongous, giant tree in the backyard. It’s directly behind the house and was great shade for the yard and the house. … Continue reading →

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Crabgrass is Sneaky, Manipulative, and Evil!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by grandawn

Evil crabgrass is trying to kill my precious little baby bermuda grass! The thing is, crabgrass is sneaky and manipulative – especially to a novice gardener like me.  I didn’t know that when I planted the bermuda seeds in my … Continue reading →

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