younger days

My Youth (MM #2775)

The recent new that Sears could be going away has me thinking back to my youth. Like most Midwestern families we were a Sears family and while I know that times change, I can’t imagine a world without…

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The First Time (MM #2764)

Over the weekend we spent some time with our nieces and nephews and I learned something. Anytime we encounter something for the first time it’s likely going to go one of two ways…

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Permanent Record (MM #2757)

Last week I heard a phrase that I hadn’t heard uttered in many years; permanent record. Back in the day we were all threatened with something going on our permanent record. And while I always wondered if it was real, I think for the first time I know the answer…

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Climbing Ladders (MM #2753)

Every now and then I’ll tackle a few home improvement projects. Luckily I’ve never had a problem climbing ladders. Of course, I recently found out climbing ladders doesn’t get easier as you get older….

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Hand Foot And Mouth (MM #2697)

I just heard on the news that Nashville is having and a problem with Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. I’d never heard of Hand Foot and Mouth until a few years ago. But I found out that it’s actually been around for awhile…

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Camping (MM #2682)

I have friends and family that go camping all the time. While I’ve camped a few times I’m not really into roughing it. But, I have an idea…

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Flashback (MM #2678)

What’s that old saying; The more things change the more they stay the same? I was sitting here looking at what I was wearing and had a flashback to my younger days…

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Vacation Time (MM #2627)

For kids across the US it’s their favorite time of year. Obviously, it’s vacation time! Of course I remember the days of being excited that I had nearly 3 months with no hassles. Now, I can’t even imagine taking a vacation for a couple weeks let alone a couple of months…

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Childhood Games (MM #2619)

I think we all can agree that childhood is much different today than back in our day. For example, we no longer live in a world with childhood games like tag or kick the can. Has our world truly changed that much?

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What If Moments (MM #2612)

Every now and then we all have one of those ‘what if’ moments. And this isn’t one of those moments where you wished something had happened to change your life. We’re talking one of those moments where you realize nonetheless just how pivotal some moments are…

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