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Toots

January 08, 2012 / BY HS
The story I remember is that she had an uncle who thought Authula Maud Shannon was too big a name for a little baby girl. So he started calling her Toots, and it stuck. Way later in life she became my Granny whose bowl I used today while cooking. As usual that got me thinking of her, and as of late, it's usual that leads to writing. She would set this same bowl down for...

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Perspective

January 02, 2012 / BY HS
It is inconvenient for government offices to be closed on my day off. My Oklahoma Driver’s License as well as my Oklahoma License plate are a little expired. Don’t rat me out and don’t ask me what a little means. I am committed to resolve those this week. But, I have a list of other things to do today. I’m getting new pillows. I’m making Chicken Tetrazzini. Getting a thank you card for someone I...

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