Tag Archives: humor

Eensy Weensy Spider

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

Several weeks ago Heather, my sweet daughter-in-law, invited me to do the bicycle portion of a sprint (short-distance) relay triathlon. She will do the swim and run parts. It’s pretty exciting… now we’re not just mom/daughter, not just friends… we’re … 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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Clean or Mean: Eating Your Words

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

I don’t mind telling you that I’m in my fifties. Or that I grew up in a Midwestern family which, like Erma Bombeck’s, “viewed gravy as a beverage” (one of my favorite Erma quotes). Even though I’ve been bicycling since … Continue reading →

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Those “Three Little Words” I Long to Hear

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

Brent has been my Valentine for over 35 years, my husband for the vast majority of those years. But I still love to hear him say those three little words. What’s that– “I Love You?” Oh. Those three little words. … Continue reading →

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“Spamples”

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

So. I have started a collection. It isn’t a hobby, exactly… You see, after I started publicizing my blog posts (by adding “tags” so other WordPress users might find them), I also started getting spam comments. These are designed to … Continue reading →

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Creature of Habit (Part 2)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

I already told you about how I go on auto-pilot when doing routine things at home. Well, now it seems there are times I can’t remember whether I am riding my bicycle, or driving a car. One afternoon I was … Continue reading →

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