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

Memories and vignettes, true stories old or recent.

“Two-Wheels” Wishes to Thank “Many-Wheels”

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

Last Friday found me taking advantage of one of those nice, mild January afternoons that come and go at random around here. Which is another way of saying I went out on my bike. As usual, I had started out … Continue reading →

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The Last Dish

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

Big jobs discourage me before I even start them. By nature, I am a procrastinator. It’s so tempting to make the present moment easier by putting off chores and other stuff I’m supposed to do. I try to fight this … Continue reading →

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Uppity Appliances

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

I might as well admit it right now: I often find myself talking to my microwave. And in none-too-friendly tones, either. Let’s review: a microwave oven is a machine, right? You set it for a certain amount of time, it … Continue reading →

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Stunt Driving

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

“We’re not gonna make it!” My white-knuckled fingers gripped the passenger door handle of the little budget car we had rented. The car with no shocks; the one that, at this instant, was in the most dire possible need of … Continue reading →

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Expectations: Off

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

We had just endured a ridiculously busy couple of months, so Brent and I decided to take a weekend away from it all, in a charming and historical little town about 90 minutes away. We figured on some romance, eating … Continue reading →

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A Not-So-Cushy Job

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

It all started when my son Greg transferred to the University of North Texas and arranged to room with some friends. They found a great old home which, I am sure, has housed endless gaggles of college students over a … Continue reading →

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