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

Memories and vignettes, true stories old or recent.

My Christmas Waltz

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

Here we go again. In the rush and busyness of life, it has been a cool month since I published a blog post. What will it take for me to slow down and share a few thoughts with my readers? … Continue reading →

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Birthday Date vs. Regular Date

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

I’m linking up with my Soli Deo Gloria sisters  and Rachel Ann’s Company Girls this week. You’re invited to hop over and visit more of us. Within the last week Mr. Wonderful (Brent) and I spent two evenings out. The … Continue reading →

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Getting There. It is so NOT Half the Fun.

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

I was sure I had thought of everything. Packing for a weekend retreat, in October, in Austin, Texas, in a downtown hotel but with outdoor activities, is an adventure in uncertainty. Rain or sun? Cool weather, scorching hot, or both? … Continue reading →

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Flaming Flashback: Another Hot Summer

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

The Soli Deo Gloria sisters are reconnecting after a busy couple of months. We’ve been having an informal “Summer Snapshot” come-and-go, end-of-summer blog party. As my contribution, here are some of the highlights of my summer… May 28: Capital of … Continue reading →

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It’s the Pits (But I Love It)

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

I don’t know whether anyone has noticed, but I have been seriously off the grid for the past week or so. Sporadic Facebook checking, maybe 15 seconds at a time. Two or three blog posts started but none finished. I’ve … Continue reading →

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James Bond Wants My Vacuum Cleaner

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

My vacuum cleaner has it in for me. If you’re familiar with the history between me and my appliances, this will not surprise you. The old vacuum, may it rest in peace, was pretty simple. You just set the carpet … Continue reading →

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