Category Archives: comfort

Wild Rice Soup

1 cup wild rice (Boil 4 cups water, add 1 cup rice. Boil for 45-50 minutes. Rinse. 1 pound rendered bacon 1 pound cooked chicken cut up 8 ounces Velveeta 4 cans cream of chicken soup 32 ounces 1/2 & … Continue reading

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Free Chat Thursday

I have to be honest….I don’t have a whole lot to talk about this week! Nothing  crazy or exciting has happened. Unless you count the Twins winning the season home opener. Now that was exciting but I know not everyone, … Continue reading

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Look what I found

I think most of you know that I’ve been working on cleaning up my house and getting rid of a lot of junk I’ve accumulated over the years. I’ve gotten a lot of closets and cupboards cleaned out and I … Continue reading

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If a dog was the teacher…

If a dog was the teacher you would learn things like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind … Continue reading

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Meridith’s Dog

This is one of those e-mail stories that’s circulating.  It’s a beautiful story, and there’s no harm in it, so I didn’t “Snopes” it.  I don’t want to know.  I’d rather just believe that it’s true.  ~Laura It is not … Continue reading

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Never too late

This is a hard post for me to write but in the past it has helped me by writing. I always get great advice from our very loyal and kind friends. Please keep in mind while reading this, it’s not … Continue reading

Posted in adulthood, afraid, bad habits, behavior, childhood, children, choices, comfort, differences, emotions, family, fears, friends, growing up, habits, kids, life, lifestyles, memories, moving, people, relationships, things, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

3 Ply Toilet Paper

  I am so happy now that Quilted Northern has decided to come out with 3-Ply toilet  paper.  I just can’t tell you!  I was just thinking the other day that mine just wasn’t plush enough for my tush!  Is she serious … Continue reading

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Potluck

Since Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, some of us at work decided to do something fun.  We’re having a potluck!  Now, I realize that a potluck doesn’t sound like a barrel of laughs for many of you, but we in … Continue reading

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Slow eaters

In my family, we are notoriously slow eaters.  If there is a Froom at the table, it’s a toss up who will be sitting there last.  I have to say that right up there on top are my dad and … Continue reading

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Question of the Day

What’s one feature you would add to your car that you do not have?

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New glasses

  I got new glasses this last time I went to get my eyes checked. I didn’t get new ones last year since I really liked the ones I had before and my eyes hadn’t really changed enough to warrant the … Continue reading

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Question of the day

If you could have only one piece of furniture in your house, what would you want it to be?

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Question of the day

What’s your favorite fast food joint?

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Teen Organ Donors

This is a very sad story from a friend of mine at work.  Her niece died in a pedestrian/car accident.  It was an accident plain and simple so there was no blame passed around.  She was 16 years old and … Continue reading

Posted in accidents, adults, behavior, beliefs, children, choices, comfort, death, differences, emotions, family, fears, feelings, grief, hospitals, kids, life, love, organ donation, pain, parent's, people, sorrow, teenagers, things | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Question of the day

How often do you dress up?

Posted in activities, behavior, choices, clothes, comfort, comfortable, differences, dressing up, lifestyles, people, Question of the day, questions, simple questions, things | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Question of the day

What’s one fashion trend that you hope never comes back?

Posted in changes, choices, clothes, comfort, differences, fashion, favorites, kids, men, people, Question of the day, questions, simple questions, teenagers, things, trends, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Question of the Day

Do you grill all year round?

Posted in activities, adults, behavior, beliefs, characteristics, choices, chores, comfort, control, conveniences, cooking, eating, eating habits, eating together, emotions, family, food, fun | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Who’s a bigger wimp when sick, men or women???

I’m probably setting myself up here but this is a good question.  Who’s a bigger baby when they’re sick?  Men or women? I’ll admit that I pampered my boys when they were sick. Sorry Sue.  Sorry Nikki.  But I can … Continue reading

Posted in adults, bad habits, behavior, characteristics, childhood, choices, comfort, differences, drugs, emotions, feelings, getting sick, habits, illness's, life, medicine, men, nurture, parent's, people, sickness, things, thinking, thoughts, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Laughing with the girls

This morning I had my dreaded hair coloring appointment.  I don’t mind going in every 5 weeks for my haircut but I just hate getting it colored.  This morning it was a little different.  We were alone for one.  Normally … Continue reading

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Is it time for me to move on over??

Okay all of you women out there, and the men. I value your opinion too!! I’m 28, fairly close to 30. I’m actually coming to terms with this. I know, I never thought I would be okay with it but … Continue reading

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Darryl & Shane’s extended family

Here is Buddy.  He is really Shane’s dog.   Lucky the cat.  Nice Vikings football there being used as a pillow. Being we are a family of big dogs, we like to tease Darryl and Shane that Buddy is really … Continue reading

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Question of the day

When relaxing on the floor, do you sit cross-legged, fold your legs to one side, sit with your legs straight out in front of you or recline?

Posted in behavior, choices, comfort, differences, habits, people, Question of the day, questions, relax, relaxing, simple questions, things | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Laura’s extended family

Figured I’d add my little crew to the menagerie… Indy (named after Indiana Jones) is 13, and still acts like he’s 3.  Officially, he’s considered a Domestic Shorthair, but I tell people that he’s purebred American Shitty Kitty.  He amuses … Continue reading

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Question of the day

When talking to someone while standing, are your arms usually at your sides, in your pickets, crossed in front of you or gesturing descriptively?

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Kids Korner

Would it be worse to have to stay in your room for a week with a phone, computer and TV or to be able to go anywhere you want but have all electronic devices be off-limits?

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