Hula Anybody? Does this happen in your family? When you tell one story, does another related story come up, followed by more of the same? After I posted about family religion, Cousin Carla offered this story about her son's introduction to a Christian preschool. It fits nicely with our family's religious values, so I thought … Continue reading Hula if You Love Jesus
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Suitcase Hit and Run
I was Almost Run Over By A Suitcase. Odd but True! The "Starbucks incident" had me thinking about the time Aunt Jill came to visit from Tampa, Florida with her unique problem solving abilities. We have fifteen steep, carpeted stairs leading up from the first floor to the second floor - or down from the … Continue reading Suitcase Hit and Run
Starbucks Collide, Innocent Bystander Drenched
I pulled into Starbucks during a downpour to buy two lattes. I was on the phone talking to my friend Barbara, and we were pretty close to solving the problems of the world, so I continued my conversation as I went into Starbucks, pausing just long enough to order my two grande lattes. When … Continue reading Starbucks Collide, Innocent Bystander Drenched
My Family Oddities
My Families Oddities My mother always travels with at least one Doberman and her gun, yet my dad admonishes her to be careful. A cousin traveled to Granddaddy Tigner's funeral and was distraught when he could not find his suit. At the open casket funeral, the suit was found ... Granddaddy was being buried in … Continue reading My Family Oddities
Odd Loves Company
My Odd Family. Odd: left over, remaining, separated from, somewhat more than, irregular, unusual, unordinary, or (my personal favorite) offbeat. Some people are destined for fame or fortune, or perhaps their family genes pass down a talent for singing, painting, or learning languages. My family has passed down the gene for oddness and a talent … Continue reading Odd Loves Company