Category Archives: random mutterings

Vacation Bible School

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Tara Jo

Everywhere i turn lately there is someone talking about vacation bible school.  either their kids or grandkids are going, or they are helping run it at their church. i am not a religious person. if i had to label myself … Continue reading →

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So, there i was…

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Tara Jo

standing in the kitchen looking confused, trying to figure out what to have for lunch.  tomato soup was an option as was some chef Boyardee something in a can. (it doesn’t matter which variety, they all taste pretty much the … Continue reading →

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Memories are odd things…

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Tara Jo

So i got this great new game for my laptop, Magic Puzzles, it basically allows me to turn my touch screen into a giant jigsaw puzzle.  from 70 pieces to 630, and you can get multiple puzzle packs, from free … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds = Love

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Tara Jo

Hummingbirds were my maternal grandmothers favorite bird. i took these this afternoon and they always bring her to mind, she would have been 94 on feb 11, but she passed away in 2011. I am blessed to have so many … Continue reading →

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Going to the gym..

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Tara Jo

I have decided that rather than have a bunch of specific resolutions for the new year I would just have one more general one that I could work toward in different ways, so without further ado… my 2013 goal… GET … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Tara Jo

Yesterday, everybody smoked his last cigar, took his last drink and swore his last oath.  Today, we are a pious and exemplary community.  Thirty days from now, we shall have cast our reformation to the winds and gone to cutting … Continue reading →

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Christmas is over…

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Tara Jo

Well, Christmas is over, although i am still enjoying some vacation days.  Christmas to me is all about being with family and the friends you consider family.  but of course the presents are nice too 🙂 This year as we unwrapped gifts … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Tara Jo

The first year my daughters boyfriend joined us for Christmas we were sort of at a loss for gift ideas then while running around shopping we found a giant container of cheese balls. Deciding  this would make a great joke gift … Continue reading →

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Wow…

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Tara Jo

i got the new laptop/tablet less than an hour ago and i am completely in love…  the screen is crisp and clear, set up was remarkably simple.. i installed a favorite game from steam and it ran without a hitch (Torchlight … Continue reading →

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A new toy, err.. I mean useful electronic device…

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Tara Jo

So, i love gadgets… and i have been wanting a tablet computer for a while but they were just outside my price range for ‘toy’.  i have been in an ongoing battle will Dell recently because the laptop i purchased … Continue reading →

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