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Entries from May 12th, 2008

Great Mother’s Day, etc, here in Abilene

May 12th, 2008 · 12 Comments · Dee's Family

First of all, for all of you who inquired about the gravy that went with the chicken fried steak the other day (and fried pork chops Saturday evening), it was, indeed, "white" gravy!  You know – the kind made with pan drippings, flour and milk!!  And, boy, was it ever good.  Good ol’ southern cooking of [...]

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Another Beautiful Day in Abilene

May 9th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Dee's Family, Health, Our Kids, Uncategorized

Hi!  All is well here and the weather really is beautiful.  We have the house all opened up and even though it’s nearly noon, the temperature is in the 70s and there is a cool breeze blowing through the house.  Wonderful!  We’re having chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy for lunch, along with fresh green [...]

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Greetings From Texas, Y’all!

May 7th, 2008 · 11 Comments · Dee's Family, Uncategorized

Hi, Y’all! I made the trip from New Orleans to Abilene yesterday a little slowly, but successfully.  Thanks to all of you for your prayers and well wishes on my behalf. I ddn’t arrive here until about 7 p.m., so was tired, but glad to be here – even with the wind blowing a brisk 25 [...]

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Headin’ to Texas

May 4th, 2008 · 12 Comments · Dee's Family, Uncategorized

I’ve been feeling pretty well the past week and a half, so am planning to fly out to Abilene Tuesday to visit my mom for a week.  Yea!  My sister lives there, so I’ll see her, which will be much fun.  My daughter, Rebecca, is also planning on coming over from Dallas (McKinney, actually) while [...]

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Typing Skills – How Good/Bad Are Yours?!

May 1st, 2008 · 13 Comments · Blogging, Uncategorized

I’ve been thinking about this question since receiving a lovely first time email note from a long time, loyal reader from the Dallas area a couple of days ago.  She had taught keyboarding and computer skills for years, including teaching students to "write" on a computer keyboard and said that she admired my ability to [...]

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