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My Beautiful Girls

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My girls.  There are no words to express how I feel about them.  They are the center of my universe, and I don’t know what I would do without them.  Today they were out in the yard with their... Read More

Dancing Queen

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When Harley was younger, she took tap and ballet lessons, but unfortunately, we moved from Hermiston to Irrigon and it was too hard to get her back and forth to lessons, so she had to quit.  She had ... Read More

The Demise of "Should"

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The Demise of “Should” “Should” has clamored to the top of the charts. I should go to the gym. I should be more patient with my coworker. I should apply for graduate school.... Read More

State Track

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My oldest, Emma, qualified for the state track meet in the 300 hurdles, so I traveled to Monmouth to watch her compete.  She did so great, and I am so very proud of her!... Read More

I Learned to Weld!

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This term I am taking Design II, which focuses on 3D graphic elements.  For my most recent project, I needed to incorporate railroad tracks.  The only way to do so that was cost-effective (i.e. not ... Read More

I Tri'd And Made A New Friend

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As part of my effort to become more fit, I have joined Anytime Fitness in LaGrande, in addition to starting other activities on my own.  Part of my membership involved meeting with a trainer (Summer)... Read More