Category Archives: conversations

Talking to myself!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Joy

I couldn’t help but laugh when I came across this. “Guess what? Talking to yourself is actually a good thing.” Thank goodness. Otherwise they’ll be carting me off to the Funny Farm. I’ve always talked to myself. For as long … Continue reading →

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Talking about weight with children

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Joy

Since 1980, the number of overweight kids has tripled. According to WebMD, it is harder for parents to broach the issue of weight with their kids, than even sex or drugs. Is it a difficult issue for your family to … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Chair

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Laura

I’ve got shopping on the brain today; we’re going in to Waterloo to buy a birthday present for a birthday party at the end of the week. Steve needs new shoes, and I need to hit the makeup counter for … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Loveseat

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Laura

I was going to do “Tunnel of Love” and make it all cute for Valentine’s Day, but I couldn’t find a good picture.  They were all either cartoons, icky-sticky sweet, or rock album covers.  I suspect it’s a really good … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Coconut

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Laura

Welcome to Bora Bora, my friends.  Pull up a beach chair, have a glass of your favorite frothy drink (I’ll take a Mojito, please), and settle in.  Can you feel the marrow in your bones relaxing?  Everything just sinks down … Continue reading →

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Pull up a Ball

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Laura

My friend Jen and I took our boys bowling this weekend, and boy, oh boy, did we have a  blast!  It’s pretty hilarious to watch kids that little (6 & 7) trying to deal with 8 pound bowling balls!  We … Continue reading →

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Pull Up Some Snow

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Laura

In honor of all the snow we’re having right here in the dead of winter, I’ve decided that it’s time we got out in it!  Snow can be SO MUCH FUN, so let’s have some.  We can have hot chocolate … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Blanket

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Laura

As I write this, we’re staring down the barrel of what could be a really, really nasty storm.  Right now, it’s 37° and foggy.  So foggy, I can’t see the road which is about one acre away.  That means the … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Game

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Laura

This was the Christmas of the Video Game for us.  I didn’t plan it this way, but it’s how it worked out.  Josh has been bugging me for a Nintendo DS for months.  Months, I tell you.  And I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Cuppa…

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Laura

I figured, since most of us are firmly entrenched in the wicked cold blast of Winter, that we could use a nice hot cup of… whatever floats your boat.  So today, I’m bringing you a little inspiration for warmth.  I … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Decorating Bag

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Laura

It’s Christmas Cookie Time!!  Grab your sprinkles, your icing, and your cookie cutters, and gather in the kitchen!  We’re putting on the Christmas Carols, warming up the mixer and baking while we talk.  No sticking your fingers in the batter … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Couch

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Laura

Ahhh, the days after Thanksgiving.  You’re full of turkey, you’re full of shopping, and so exhausted that you can barely move.  So I figured we’d extend the weekend one more day, catch our breath, and gather in the rec room … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Chair

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Laura

Because it’s Thanksgiving Week, because the Kitchen is the heart of the home and where the best conversations usually take place, and because I’m obsessing over getting a new kitchen table for my house – THAT kitchen table in the … Continue reading →

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TGIF!

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Laura

Well, “TGIF” has a different meaning for me than it does for many of you.  Being a stay-at-home-mom, my time during the week is largely my own.  Doesn’t mean that I’m not busy and I don’t have things to do, … Continue reading →

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“Oh, I HATE That!!”

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Laura

Can we talk about talking for a minute?  Conversations, and conversation killers.  Real conversations, where you’re sitting around discussing something with one or more people.  And specifically, conversation killers. Twice in recent memory, I’ve been involved in a discussion with … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Bleacher

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Laura

I totally love football, and honestly, as much as I like the NFL and college games, nothing – NOTHING – beats a high school game.  I don’t know if it’s like this where you are, but here in Iowa, Friday … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Joy

So how’s everyone today? I hope you’ve all had a good week. Mine was pretty average. We’ve had gorgeous weather. My brother is coming out today and we are golfing. I don’t golf, just drive the cart but the day … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Joy

So how’s everyone today? Anything new happening with anyone? I’ve spent most of the week just slowly getting things done outside. Boy, it takes me so long to do anything but the weather has been so beautiful that I’ve hated … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a … Star

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Laura

One of the most awesomest (yes, I said that) things about Fall is the evenings.  Cool and crisp, and wicked clear.  You can see forever if you look at the sky.  I just love to lay out at night and … Continue reading →

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Pull Up A… Cup?

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Laura

Figured that, since we’re all back into our ‘regular’ schedules, with the kids back at school and us back to our non-summer, regular work schedules, that we should meet around the water-cooler this week. So, welcome to our little corner … Continue reading →

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About a Booby… and not the bird

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Laura

I’m kinda on the fence on this one. “Boobies” have made themselves into quite a controversy in schools of late.  Kids across the country are showing up with bracelets that say “I ♥ Boobies “, and they’re causing quite a … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Towel

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Laura

Today marked the ‘official’ end of summer.  It was the last day that our community pool was open for the season.  And we all have such fun just hanging around in it, chatting, watching the kids play, doing some playing … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Chair

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Laura

I have no idea where that is.  I just thought it looked so nice… a good place to sit and dangle your feet in the water while you sipped a cool drink and talked with your friends. So here we … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Joy

Hi All. I decided to do a TGIF post for today. I do miss the Thur Free Chats so we’ll see how this goes. If you guys like it or not. I got my new glasses on Monday and I’m … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Chair

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Laura

Welcome to our little corner of the web. This weekend, I went to our family’s annual “reunion”, held at my cousin’s house, and thought about how nice it is to just sit around a picnic table and chat.  So that’s … Continue reading →

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