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Thou Shalt Not Kale

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

I’d heard of kale for years. Despite its forbidding appearance, it was supposed to be super nutritious. In fact, some people sort of act like it’s The Only Healthy Food In The World. But try it for myself? Naaaah, you … Continue reading →

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* Seatmate of the Year

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

* Full disclosure: I omitted the word “Worst” here. Last time I told you about attending our son Eric’s Change of Command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Olympia, Washington. I mentioned we barely got there on time because the … Continue reading →

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Change of Command

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Where was I last week? I’m glad you asked… Our older son, Eric, has served in the US Army for over six years. Last month he called to let us know he would soon be receiving his first command assignment, … Continue reading →

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Shattered!

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Jan C. Johnson

Hi, friends! I’ve been away from the blog for a couple of weeks, getting my mom moved and settled in her new apartment. But now I’m ready to return to my regularly scheduled musings…. See that? It’s our favorite vacation … 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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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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