Category Archives: Family

The Art Nerd

Posted on November 7, 2013 by moablynette

In my latest trip through mom’s old photographs, I found a couple of shots that made me happy… When I was a kid, my family used to go camping in the desert.  A family friend worked for the Daley Corporation, … Continue reading →

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Dia de los Muertos – A Day Late

Posted on November 2, 2013 by moablynette

I just returned from a visit with my mother.  One of the things we do whenever I’m down there is go through old family pictures.  It’s just something we both enjoy – doesn’t seem to matter how many times we’ve … Continue reading →

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Nerd Nostalgia

Posted on December 8, 2012 by moablynette

Remember the old TV show called “The Liar’s Club”?  (if you’re under 50, you probably don’t)… They’d show an item to a panel of celebs and some poor schmuck civilian had to decide which one of them was telling you … Continue reading →

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Terror on the Toilet

Posted on October 22, 2012 by moablynette

Family legend has it that my great grandmother, Jessie Spencer Eglin Amrock Fuller (and not necessarily in that order), died by burning to death after her hair caught fire when she leaned down to throw an envelope onto the hearth.  … Continue reading →

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A Great Find

Posted on October 3, 2012 by moablynette

As a life-long Tolkien freak, I was thrilled to find a 75th anniversary edition of The Hobbit at Costco yesterday.  It’s a hard-cover book, and contains many of Tolkien’s own illustrations (including six full color plates).  The imprinted price on … Continue reading →

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Averaging about “pick one” …

Posted on November 8, 2011 by moablynette

I saw this little gem on Pinterest the other day – hahahaha – yeah.  Right. It covers a myriad of sins, and excuses me for all sorts of bad behavior – then I got to seriously thinking about it:   in … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Kelly!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by moablynette

And before I forget > Happy Birthday to my darling niece Kelly… She’s 32 today.  I sort of remember 32 – OK maybe not, but I’d like to think I can!!  Love you dearly and all you stand for, Kelly!!

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Family to the rescue…

Posted on March 5, 2011 by moablynette

Today could have been awful – the first anniversary of Dick’s passing – but it isn’t awful,  and for several reasons.  I’ve decided I place way too much significance on anniversaries and dates and holidays – I put too much … Continue reading →

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