Category Archives: I Remember When… (my OWN stories)

Memories and vignettes, true stories old or recent.

Tex-Mex In Any Other State…

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

I wasn’t born in Texas. We moved here when I was in the first grade. I wouldn’t so much as taste any kind of Mexican food until about ten years later. However, I’ve been making up for lost time (and … Continue reading →

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Welcoming our Newest Family Member

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

You may have met my Mr. Coffee some time ago. He’s become an indispensable member of the family. But once we moved, my relationship with him became a bit… well, strained. See, our new house has two floors and my … Continue reading →

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Fun in Washington

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

A week ago I was in Washington (the state), visiting my son’s family. Okay, I was visiting my two adorable grandchildren, but I love their parents too. While Daddy was at work, the rest of us visited the playground… … … Continue reading →

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Protein Shaken – Part 2

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

When last we left Jan, she was wiping splashed protein shake off her face and was about to clean up the (major) portion that had dripped behind the refrigerator. Spill + 3 minutes: Step one– Pull the fridge out away … Continue reading →

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Protein Shaken – Part 1

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Seriously, I still can’t find an honest appliance anywhere. And if they’d only cooperate, I could really use their help with my fitness goals. See, I don’t mind being kind of matronly, but I don’t want to overdo it. So … Continue reading →

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Putting Down Roots

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

One downside of moving to a new house, no matter how much you like it, is Starting Over With Your Landscaping. In our old backyard we left a mature Chinese tallow tree, taller than the house. It looks like this … Continue reading →

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