Barn-E my cat, knocked down a plastic bowl in the kitchen. The sound brought me into the room. It also refreshed this memory from my teenage years.
I hope you enjoyed this short story. I’m sure you have some of your own. Share those stories, even if they are short. They are all part of your history.
Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.
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For years, with a house filled with children, I was always looking for peace and quiet. Now, I have too much peace and quiet.
This 1987 column tells about life on Sunnybook Farm when children rulled and Bob worked too many hours.
As a single mother during summer and fall, some days I felt like I was going crazy.
Here’s a sample of my life back then.
I don’t know that I would go back to those frantic days, but memories are good and I’ve got plenty of them.
Until next time, that’s it from Sunnybook Farm.
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My dad became a big brother when his half-sister was born. He found her a cute baby until she grew into a tattletale.
Listen as I read two of his family stories.
As Lee and dad matured, they became friends.
When Lee needed real help, Dad became her pretector.
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Some days a mother gets a sweet surprise. This 1988 column talks about the little gifts my children gave to me. Little Russell became the feature child when he was eight.
Listen and hear what my boy gave to me making an ordinary day Mother’s Day.
I would have forgotten about Russell’s gift if I hadn’t written it down. Remember to make a note of things that you feel great. It can be anything.
Surprises like this one are a keepsake.
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