On September 22, 1999, I got my first glimpse of this face.This is the referral picture (the only picture, back then) of my daughter Sarah, the former Mao Xiao Ge from Maoming, Guangdong, PRC. We had no idea when it
Absence Makes the Mind Go Wander
Been a long time. I wonder how many of you have given up on me? Well, here’s some of the scoop. As some of you know all too well, we have been dealing with some health issues with my husband.
One of 2,996
Dear Readers/Friends/Family – I am participating in a blogging project, 2996. This project commemorates the people who died on September 11th, 2001. I was assigned the name of Bradley Vadas, a young executive at a brokerage firm in Tower Two.
The High Price of Gas
A few scenes from the Wall household: Scene 1: Herring, Sweet Potatoes, and LaddieRan out of dog food the other day. Remembered on a Saturday late morning as I was driving through the vast commercial wilderness known as Cottage Grove.
Nano Nano
Heaven help me. I’ve purchased an iPod. I got tired of carrying my few internet radio programs around on a travelstick, looking for a willing computer. Also tired of downloading stuff and hoping I won’t get in trouble at work.
WWIII …
… started December 13th, 2000. And you know it, Newt-Boy. That’s all I have to say. Addendum: My friend, Omega Mom, states the date I want is December 12th, 2000. While that is the day the Supreme Court fired the
Screamin’ Sydney
I found a new way to see your neighbors all at once. Sit out on the deck with your two hyper Scotties. Ask a bunny to walk across the yard, then sit right in the view of the Scotties. And
While You Were Out – Final Day
It took trips to the NE Minneapolis and Fridley Home Depots, but I found the edging I needed to complete the stair treads. They look pretty cool for a hand-made project. Then, I got to play with the power tools!
While You Were Out – Day Three
No photos today. The paint is still drying. Up at 6:30 am, painting the final coat by 7:00 am, finished (including the clean-up) by 8:00 am. The color still looks more like The Great Pumpkin than Jupiter’s Glow. But it
While You Were Out – Day Two
Photos and comments added 7-6-2006 Today I discovered I can paint a set of stairs in one hour, with or without the interference of children! After a good cleaning last night, and a hearty sweep-down this morning, it was Prime(r)