Author Archives: tkeastburn
New Day, New Year, New Beginning . . . again
Happy New Year! I used to love January 1st, because I love to make lists, resolutions, goals, and then cross things off. I still do, but it doesn’t have as much meaning for me as it used to. I count … Continue reading
Nine to Five
Wednesday, December 7, was the anniversary of a date that will live in infamy. Yes, Pearl Harbor, but also mine and Robert’s ninth wedding anniversary. Seriously – where has the time gone? I’m so lucky to have fallen in love … Continue reading
Annual Peanut Brittle Makin’ Days
My sis, dad, and I actually made our annual batches of peanut brittle last weekend, but with the Thanksgiving holiday, I didn’t have time to post. Every year we get together to make several pounds of peanut brittle to share … Continue reading
Houston, There’s No Problem
I used to go visit my friend Michelle in Alaska about once a year since she moved up there, but for the past year she’s been back in the Lower 48, in Houston, Texas. She’s been back to Springfield once, … Continue reading
Once in a Lifetime
I was born a St. Louis Cardinals’ fan into a redbird fan family. Being a Cardinals’ fan was one of the very few things my brother and I had in common. My favorite color is red. Mine and Robert’s first … Continue reading
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