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

Memories and vignettes, true stories old or recent.

Dial-A-Detour

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

It was just going to be a quick workout, less than an hour. I grabbed a water bottle and my bike, and set off down the familiar little back roads. The turnaround point was about 5 1/2 miles from home, … Continue reading →

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Caught In Its Claws

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

One nice crisp day when my car was in the shop, I took the loaner over to the nearest mall to hang out and work on my book. And maybe stroll around some shops a bit. Eventually hunger grabbed my … Continue reading →

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Complicated. Apparently, It’s the New “Simple”

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

This week I am linking up with Jen and the Soli Deo Gloria sisters. Is it just me, or is there a conspiracy out there? Our society keeps gaining more and more advanced technology, which was supposed to make our … Continue reading →

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Blameless… Who, Me??

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

Those of you who know me well might be surprised to learn that during my senior year of high school, I got sent to the principal’s office. As a middle born authority-pleaser, I’ve always followed the rules, perhaps to the … Continue reading →

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Daze of Christmas

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

“Did you have a good Christmas?” People ask me in all innocence, then back slowly away as they see my eyes glaze. So our holiday was no Norman Rockwell print. At least I have recovered sufficiently to talk about it … Continue reading →

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Christmas Waltz Part 2

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

Well, I did it! Following Rachel Anne’s “1-2-3” suggestion — and reporting back — as promised, I actually got our front-door wreath refurbished and hung up. I won’t give you the blow-by-blow, but I do have photographic proof… Here is … Continue reading →

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