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Scratchings in the Dirt

Our boy

Today is the first day of school.  It is Adam’s last first day of school.  That is probably a good thing, but that’s a whole other blog.  He and Stephen were up early and off to football practice.  They were up late last night, too, finishing the second field of peas.  And there is football

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Rant day

I’ve decided to rant today.  It’s my blog, and I can do that if I want.  Although I’m sure the ones I am ranting about will not read this.  But bear with me. Could all of you people who are NOT parents of teenagers please quit judging those of us who are?  I am doing

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A Tanzanian Education

I am currently sitting in a rink in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, “watching” Derek at hockey camp. Thanks to my techie husband, I came equipped with a netbook (a small laptop computer) and some kind of stick that plugs in and gives me internet access.   Thus I am able to vie for the coveted “Mother of

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Rain, reunion, and riders

Well, we wanted rain, and that’s exactly what we got!  3.3 inches one day – in a very short time with incredible winds.  No damage, though, and the crops are absolutely loving it.  So is my garden.  The weeds, in particular, are thriving.  We’ve had a few other showers as well, so we’ve probably had

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Life is what happens when you’re making other plans

OK, the biggest news around here is that it rained!  About 8 tenths of an inch, our second rain of the year.  So considering that, the crops are looking pretty darn good.  They are small, but a good shot of sunshine should bring them along quite nicely now!   Derek took 2nd place at the

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