Monthly Archives: February 2013

Underwater Walking

Because I can’t swim, I panic when water comes over my face. I’m not sure why I keep having adventures in the water but since Daniel and I married three years ago, I seem to always be getting wet. He … Continue reading

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Courage

I have an unreasonable fear of escalators. There is a plausible explanation for it, starting back in the ‘70’s when I fell on one of the contraptions wearing platform shoes and a mini-skirt. But my nervousness has escalated through the … Continue reading

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Oh, Galveston!

We had only two weeks to anticipate and prepare for our winter cruise to the Caribbean. My husband and I decided to spend the night in Galveston, rather than arrive the day of our sailing and take a chance that … Continue reading

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A Little, a Lot, and That’s About Right

My sweetheart likes hot food. Take that anyway you want—he likes 200 degree soup and jalapenos. Most restaurants serve their soup just nice and warm, according to Daniel’s temp gauge, so he asks them to get it “really hot.” Sometimes … Continue reading

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