Category Archives: humor

Ode To A Crepe Myrtle Tree

Posted on May 19, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

It was planted in a place Assigned for me to mow It was small and vulnerable Set in a lonely place to grow I got to close and in a snap it was gone I turned and looked back at … Continue reading →

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Next Monday I will be going to California to visit my son for a week. I can not begin to tell you how high my already high anxiety is going to be. I guess the first point of anxiety is … Continue reading →

Posted on April 17, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin | 15 Comments

All In The Family

Posted on April 2, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

It has been brought to my attention that I have neglected to shine the light onto some of the darker aspects of family. I’m speaking, obviously of in laws. I am sure everyone has their own horror stories about rude … Continue reading →

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It’s Sunday…Again. This has become a day of great debate for myself. On one hand I long for the fellowship and companionship of going to church. On the other I simply can’t see myself walking in and scaring the hell … Continue reading →

Posted on February 17, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin | 12 Comments

Recluses And Caregivers

Posted on January 27, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

Recluses-noun; a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. It seems now like it was some other person or a previous life but at one time I was an extremely social individual. I enjoyed almost … Continue reading →

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What’s The Worst That Could Happen

Posted on December 6, 2012 by whatwereyathinkin

The other night , around 11p.m. , I was trying to doze off when I heard my father shout in his sleep. I sat straight up and wide eyed not knowing what was wrong. Then again he shouted,” SOUND OFF!!” … Continue reading →

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Chicken On Turkey Day

Posted on November 25, 2012 by whatwereyathinkin

Our family practices the traditional Thanksgiving dinner every year. It consist of just the immediately family which numbers about a dozen people give or take a few. Cooking assignments are given out and everybody brings plenty of food and hearty … Continue reading →

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TA TA’isms

Posted on November 8, 2012 by whatwereyathinkin

 A TATA’ism is a phrase expressed by the wise and venerable TATA. My father. There is no way for me to remember all of them but I’m going to give this a try. You boys could tear up a Sherman … Continue reading →

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You’re Kidding,Right….

Posted on October 30, 2012 by whatwereyathinkin

So it’s 10 a.m and time to wake Daddy up to go to the doctor for some blood work. The appointment is 11:30 so we should make it with ease.  I have learned over time that it is better not … Continue reading →

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You Put Me Here

Posted on October 29, 2012 by whatwereyathinkin

An old Middle Eastern riddle ask ,” What animal crawls in the morning,walks upright in the daytime,and walks on three legs at night ?” The answer is man. Morning being a reference to our days as a baby,daytime obviously when … Continue reading →

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