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  • TEACHER TUESDAY: That question!

    I almost titled this post “That favorite question,” but I was afraid the sarcasm might be lost in the translation, so to speak.  I loved teaching but there was one question that got my hackles up, rubbed me the wrong way, set my teeth on edge, and fried my banana peel.  I bet it is…

  • AT HOME MONDAY: Back to the Scamp!

    Remember this little guy (gal)?  I posted about over a year ago?  Or was it two years?  My husband and I fully intended to restore this little doll and use her at our deer hunting site.  (I can’t call it a deer lease because we don’t actually lease the land. . .it belongs to my…

  • RANDOM FRIDAY: American Pickers, East Texas Style!

    What’s going on here?  What are these people doing?  Welcome to our version of “American Pickers.”  That is my dad and hubby picking their way through the piles of junk in the back of Dad’s property.  This unique collection of old golf course equipment, home appliances, farm equipment, car, motorcycle, and bicycle parts, etc. began…

  • THRIFTY HUNT THURSDAY (a little late. . .)

    Today was another day of hunting!  I was lucky enough to get to go with my sister and niece this time.  We only got to visit one thrift store, but we were able to score several bargains, and I nabbed a few vintage finds that will be great for my booth at Uniques & Antiques! …

  • WEDDED LIFE WEDNESDAY: Tip #2

    Now that we’ve established that you should keep some mystery in your relationship, what else would I advise?  Remember, I’ve been married 33 years!  To the same person!       Tip No. 2:  Find a good role model for marriage.  Don’t rely on TV or movies for a picture of what marriage should be…