Monthly Archives: March 2010

The Camper, the chickens and the eggs

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Old Woman

As soon as my new glasses are ready to pick up Jerry and I will set out for Alaska in our new (to us) truck camper. We found this camper on Craig’s List and made 2 trips to Gig Harbor … Continue reading →

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Nixon in China in Vancouver

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Old Woman

Jerry doesn’t want to go to the opera.  After almost 4 years of marriage I am coming to terms with things on which we differ.  There is so much we agree about, even, these days, politics (at first we had … Continue reading →

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Stuffing my head with rocks

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Old Woman

When I was 12 years old I spent the summer with my grandmother, Julia (called Julie by her family including all her grandchildren), in Maine.  My grandmother had lived for years in Italy but left because of WW II.  She … Continue reading →

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There’s no place like home

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Old Woman

On Saturday I got up at 6:30 Eastern Time in Charleston at my son’s house.  He and I walked to the nearest open coffee shop where I bought a large cup of coffee for my daughter.  I woke her with … Continue reading →

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Eastward bound

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Old Woman

I want to thank each of you who were so kind as to wish me a happy birthday.  All those good wishes made the day, in memory which is where all days are, a wonderful birthday. Tomorrow I will be … Continue reading →

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