Category Archives: Teens

The Driving Lessons Continue…


Need I say more?

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Interesting Olympic Conversations


Today the boys and I were watching the women run track, and after watching a couple of races, Bugs says, “Six packs do not belong on a women.  It’s just wrong.” Roo agrees heartily, and I respond with, “No it’s … Continue reading

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16 Years Already?


16 years ago today, we went from a family of 3 to a family of 5.  Little did I know the magnitude to which my life would change. As of this writing, I now have three 16 year old sons. … Continue reading

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Surviving a Scuba Vacation With Teens


This past week our family went on a scuba diving vacation to Bonaire.  It was an interesting experiment in togetherness while participating in a sporting activity.   I learned a lot of things, including the fact that staying with three … Continue reading

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The Vitamix Hype


Last week my beloved blender died.  Actually, I don’t do the events justice.  I’ve mentioned before that about a year ago I tried Shakeology from Beach Body, and found that it was a great product and have used it a … Continue reading

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The 70’s


The other day when I was in the car with DH,  Nice to Be With You by Gallery came on the 70’s station he listens to.  Suddenly I was riding my bike to the high school swimming pool on a … Continue reading

Posted in 1970's, 70's music, aging, Beauty, daily post, faith, Family, Inspirational, Post of the Day, postaday, Teens, The Gallery | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Summer Slugs


My son just watched me type that title and said, “Hey!!!” I replied, “How do you know I’m talking about you?” “Who else would it be?” “I could be talking about snails in the garden?”  I asked trying to sound … Continue reading

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Who Would Want to Read Your Blog?


Yesterday evening I sat down to go through my blog reader, but before I clicked on that I had a look at the stats page.  I was excited to see so many countries on there and made a comment to … Continue reading

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Never Ending Driving Stories


I know I’m posting a bit for today, but I missed a couple of days with a lot of stuff on my mind.  This is mostly because I’ve been irritated by the men in my life, and have been just … Continue reading

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Via Ferrata’s


3 years ago, the boys boy scout troop went to Nelson and Seneca Rocks in West Virginia to climb the Via Ferrata there.  A Via Ferrata, is a rock climbing system for people who aren’t experienced in free climbing.  Unfortunately, … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Brothers, Family, family vacation, Nelson Rocks, Post of the Day, postaday, Rock Climbing, Seneca Rocks, Teens, Via Ferrata, West Virginia | Tagged , , , , , , , | 54 Comments