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Things I Learned About Holidays with Grandkids

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Jan C. Johnson

Having our son and his family visit from halfway across the country made this past Christmas extra special. I need to see our grandchildren more often, though… it seems I’ve forgotten a lot about living with preschoolers. Here for your … Continue reading →

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Totality: Unlikely Events

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

As I told you Monday, Brent and I drove to Missouri to see the solar eclipse. A solar eclipse is an unlikely event requiring three objects moving through space to be lined up just so. This is why we don’t … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re One of the Family When…

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Last weekend we visited Brent’s mom, rather belatedly, for her birthday. Mom and I sat at the table with our coffee, reminiscing about our long history. “You’ve treated me like a daughter from day one,” I told her with gratitude. … Continue reading →

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What I Did on my Summer Vacation: 2017 Edition

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Okay, call me a slacker. I missed posting on Monday. In my defense, we’d been in Washington State visiting our son and his beautiful family. Eric and Heather needed an overnight getaway, and Brent and I needed the Grandpa/Grandma fix. … Continue reading →

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Family History, Part 2

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Last time, I confessed to being unable to throw away much of the Ancestral Stuff that now lives at my house. I have brought myself to donate some household items, especially those I don’t associate with anyone. Also I’ve tossed … Continue reading →

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Family History, Part 1

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

With the previous generations of my family just about gone, I now seem to have custody of all their artifacts. You know, quilts and crocheted afghans, antique photos, some art deco costume jewelry, and enough dishes to serve an Academy … Continue reading →

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