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And in the End

Posted on December 30, 2017 by IRT-JAH

2017 And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make January The Hooker Horde celebrated snow and Princess’ tenth birthday. Our Berner Bunch of Buddies cheered for us. Somehow, Princess overcame the odds. Even … Continue reading →

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My Goldilocks Paradox

Posted on April 6, 2016 by IRT-JAH

Yesterday, Jeff, my big brother, took me to breakfast at Penny Ann’s Cafe. Waiting for my Eggs Benedict with home fries and toast, I snapped a selfie with Jeff. Jeff looked great. His smile was warm and natural. I, on … Continue reading →

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things #875

Posted on March 10, 2016 by IRT-JAH

Spring Fever hit the Hooker Horde and Home today. Houston was ready to start watering with the rain barrel. Then, trying to listen to Hamilton, Houston decided he didn’t like either of the remotes. Finally, because I stopped to buy lingerie … Continue reading →

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Hu-Mom, We Have a Problem

Posted on January 30, 2016 by IRT-JAH

There is nothing worse, for me, than having a dog who does not feel well. Without words, it is difficult to ascertain what is wrong. At 2:30 am, Houston started to vomit. He coughed, almost like a cat with a … Continue reading →

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Questions from Under the Covers

Posted on January 19, 2016 by IRT-JAH

Questions from Under the Covers   For years, I prided myself on never taking a sick day. What I didn’t realize was that, even though I tried not to breathe on students or colleagues, I was spreading my nasty germs. … Continue reading →

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Dwight’s Bucket List: Tabernacle to Temple

Posted on January 11, 2016 by IRT-JAH

No one ever accused Dwight and me of being “conventional.” It just wasn’t our style.   Perhaps, I should say, it isn’t our style.   With 42 years between us, we dominated the Trivial Pursuit board as a team.   … Continue reading →

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Dogs, Donuts, and the Divine

Posted on January 10, 2016 by IRT-JAH

Dogs, Donuts and the Divine At the end of 2015, a year I did not particularly enjoy, Faith’s sister from another litter was diagnosed with cancer. “GETTING FAT” was added to her bucket list. I keep the Affirmations for the … Continue reading →

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Bigger Broken Hearts

Posted on January 3, 2016 by IRT-JAH

In eighth grade, I barely made it through the dissection of a frog in Mr. Webb’s science class at Churchill Junior High.  Even though I grew up watching my dad sick from his heart failure and endure and open heart … Continue reading →

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Basic Human Decency, Respect and Grace

Posted on December 29, 2015 by IRT-JAH

Back in 1993, what feels like another lifetime, Dwight and I moved into a one-bedroom condo on the seventh floor or The American Towers in downtown Salt Lake City. The idea of living downtown was charming. Everything was within walking distance. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Jar: from Solstice to Solstice

Posted on December 26, 2015 by IRT-JAH

On the longest night of the year, Winter Solstice, I released all of the sadness from 2015 into the stars. Then, I started this gratitude jar. From the longest night to the shortest, I’ll drop in a word, a phrase, … Continue reading →

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