tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28139487955647678462026-09-07T01:26:16.046-04:00This blog is about whatever I am pondering when I sit down to write. It may make sense to you, or it may not. It may not make sense to even me! Oh well....Suzanne Mumpowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12892201230600907965noreply@blogger.comBlogger267125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813948795564767846.post-89697432283688052922012-04-23T22:27:00.000-04:002012-04-23T22:27:22.329-04:00

I'm posting this here instead of my new blog because it pertains to this blog specifically. Twice in 2010, I wrote about Garick Zikan. (For those not in Bristol, he is a local news anchor.) Periodically, I have seen blog views that came from a google search for "Garick Zikan". Of course, I have know way of knowing if it is a fan, a friend of his, or even himself. Saturday night, on my way home

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I've noticed that only a few of my readers have followed my blog to its new home. (Click here to check it out.) So, I decided to post today's post in both places. In celebration of Neil Diamond's wedding yesterday, I'm showcasing some of his music here today. (For those of you interested in the news story of his nuptials, here's the link: click here)  As for my take on it, I have

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I'm moving. Well, I'm not moving, but my blog is. This blog will remain as an archive, but all new posts will be on my new blog site at wordpress.com.

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Today is National Random Drug Test Day. If you don't see any humor in that, I suggest you read yesterday's post entitled "4-20". If you still don't see any humor in that, then I can't help you.

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Tonight, it's Charley Pride.

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Sam informed me that today is memorable for three reasons: 1) Pot Day 2) Hitler's birthday 3) Anniversary of the shooting at Columbine I think it's interesting that Hitler's birthday is the day after Holocaust Remembrance Day. Yesterday, in one of Sam's classes, they had to give presentations on a topic relating to the Holocaust. Sam's topic was Auschwitz. He said he did a good job, and I'm

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Tonight's a John Prine kind of night.

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"Wow" is the word that comes to mind to describe all the awesome ways God has blessed us in the last 8-9 days. He has answered prayers, provided things we didn't even ask for, and opened doors to some incredible prospects. I can't say much about all of this right now, but stay tuned in for details as I'm able to give them. Right now, I'm bubbling over! So, later tonight, Sam and I are going out

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For those of you who have checked on me, thank you for your concern. Everything is just fine; I have just decided to deactivate my Facebook account, for the time being, anyway. Anything I deem worthy of posting, I will share here. Hope everyone has a great day!!

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My mom used to be fond of quoting this little rhyme: There was once a little girl with a little curl Right in the middle of her forehead. When she was good, she was mighty, mighty good, But when she was bad, she was horrid. That kind of sums up my observations on marriage. My parents had one of those mighty, mighty good marriages. I never once saw them fight, or even argue. Growing up in that

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Working at Walmart, I see so many people who apparently don't know how to dress, that I felt it would only be right for me to give a few tips. 1) Pajamas are for sleeping in, not for going shopping in. 2) But, if you're going to wear pajamas to Walmart, at least make sure the top and bottom match somewhat. 3) Just because you can squeeze yourself into it, doesn't mean it fits. 4) If you're

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Disclaimer: This post is not directed toward anyone more than to myself. If you see yourself, or someone else in these words, it was not intentional. Lately, I’ve been considering how the world views Christians. There are lots of people who claim to be Christians, (many who even go to church every Sunday, perhaps sing in the choir or teach a Sunday school class or work in some other ministry of

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Sam has always enjoyed going to church and learning about the Bible. Even when he was very young, his Sunday School teacher would come and tell me how he would get so involved in the lesson that he practically taught it himself. Last year, Sam got up in front of the church and said that God had called him to preach, and he was very active in the youth group. Then, for the past several months, he

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1) If a messy kitchen is a happy kitchen, my kitchen must be delirious. 2) A husband (or son) is someone who takes out the trash and gives the impression he just cleaned the whole kitchen. 3) Countless people have eaten in this kitchen...and gone on to lead normal lives. I can't take credit for this. It was on today's page of the daily calendar in the Money Center. I thought it was cute and

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Some of my favorite memories are: 1) All-day shopping sprees with Mom, even though I've never been much of a shopper. Just getting to spend the day with her made it special. 2) The many times Daddy and I "fished" in Rocky Creek without ever catching anything. Again, just getting to spend time with him made it special. 3) My 18th birthday present - going to San Antonio to see the Celtics play

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You don't look back, just keep looking forward, Until the way ahead becomes too dark to see. Then, as you glance back over your shoulder, You see the place where you really want to be.

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I put this on facebook earlier this evening, but since not everyone who reads my blog is friends with me on facebook, I decided to post it here as well. Sam and I always have very interesting conversations. Just ask my co-workers--they put up with my telling them all the witty things Sam says. This evening, while Sam was driving, we had this short conversation... Me: To me, a good driving trip

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I've never been one to suffer much from pain, rarely even had a headache, until the last few years. My mom was in pain a lot due to arthritis and fibromyalgia, but I didn't have as much sympathy for her as I should have. A few years ago, I began experiencing muscle aches all over my body, and the last year or so they have gotten much worse. I used to be very active and love to play sports. Now,

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This past Wednesday, I was the best mom in the world. For several months leading up to that day, I was the worst mom in the world. Wednesday, Sam "finally" got his learner's permit. Since he's already 16 years and 3 months old, it really was about time. (Circumstances kept us from being able to get it sooner, and quite frankly, I wasn't ready yet.) During the past several months, we made many

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If someone were to describe you in one word, what would that word be? I can think of several one-word descriptions for myself -- clutzy, funny, forgetful, caring, pudgy, short, and the list goes on… At my mom’s funeral, nine years ago, those present were given the opportunity to eulogize. One of mom’s high-school classmates stood and said that Mom could be described by the word “Regal”. And, she

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What is Charity? In our society, the word is most often used to describe giving to a non-profit organization or to people less fortunate than ourselves. While that is a good example of what charity does, it doesn't convey the full meaning of the word. In the Bible, the word "charity" is used to denote a Christ-like love, the Greek word "agape". Nowadays, the word "love" is vastly overused. We "

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Yes, I realize that New Years Day was four days ago, but today is my New Years Day, as it is my BIRTHDAY!!! Being as close as it is to New Years, I wait until my birthday to make any new years resolutions I feel might be necessary. This year, I resolve to be much more mindful of God's blessings in my life. Over the past few months, I admit that I somewhat lost sight of God's blessings. Sam was

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Sam is finally feeling better. He still gets tired easily, but he's definitely more like his old self now. I can't help but think that he would have started feeling better much sooner if the doctors had diagnosed him properly in the beginning. It took them over a month to decide to test him for mono. By that time, he was so worn down, it's no wonder it has taken him forever to recover. He ended

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