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

Memories and vignettes, true stories old or recent.

Have You Finished Your Homework, MOM?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

Several times I have mentioned returning to college as a middle-aged grownup person and finally earning a bachelor’s degree. Well, in the interests of full disclosure, I might as well tell you the whole story. I wrote this particular piece … Continue reading →

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Valentine Manure

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

I wonder what my women friends would think if their husbands / sweethearts gave them a bag of steer manure for Valentine’s Day. Yeah, I thought so. Ah, but for me, that spells Romance! Now, before you start searching online … Continue reading →

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What Color is Your Veneer?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

When I started back to college, I bought a nice wood 2-drawer file cabinet. We needed more file space anyway, and I wanted a decent-looking piece of furniture because my desk was in our bedroom at the time. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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One Cent Cheaper

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

“Here’s your credit card back.” My son Greg, along for the ride, was pumping a tank of gas for me. Regular unleaded, $2.88 a gallon. Soon he replaced the nozzle, twisted the gas cap back on, shut the little door, … Continue reading →

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Termite Insurance

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

September 19, 2012. I am being a total cheater and linking this oldie up with Dionne’s “Raw Ten-Minute Wednesday.” Because, dang it, the prompt was “Funny Stories” and it’s still one of my favorites. One morning last week I came … Continue reading →

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It’s My Bag (or, How Freelancing Sometimes Gives Me Unexpected Bonuses Like an Inside Track on Fashion)

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

Welcome! It all started last August, when I accepted an Arts feature assignment in Mansfield. I spent an hour or so with Michelyne, a talented designer and seamstress who makes original bags and other accessories. As we talked, I admired … Continue reading →

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