Friday, May 10, 2013

The Advice that still makes me Laugh!

funny sayingWhen I saw this photo on facebook this morning, it make me laugh! The advice my daughter's grandfather (Pop) gave them years ago still makes me chuckle.

My father-in-law was Claude Leonard Stafford. He thought he was born in 1919 but later in life found out it was 1920. He lived to be 87 years old. Pop was quite handsome with a head full of  beautiful grayish-white hair and some of the biggest ears I've ever seen. He also said "Your ears don't stop growing you know!" He was a quiet, kind

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Finding my Place in the Middle Generation



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I was so excited to be a guest blogger for middleplaces.com this week. Here's an excerpt and the link:

Perhaps you are entering the "empty nest" phase and struggling to find your purpose, or maybe you are caught between caring for your children and aging parents. Most of the Middle Sisters are still parenting young children, but today we have a guest writing who is one step farther down the road and has found herself in a new middle place.

Full story here.

I'm looking for guest blogger gigs! If you know of one or have a blog yourself, I'd be honored to guest blog for you anytime! Just fill out my contact form and I'll think about it. You know I'm kidding, I'll contact you before your keyboard cools down.

Aging gracefully,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap


Thursday, May 2, 2013

A hypothetical Reason not to Fall asleep in Church

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I've subbed quite a bit lately. Needing a filler for my class before school ended Monday, I thought it a novel idea to give a test over stuff we'd covered. The children were instantly worried when I promised them a grade. I assured them if they'd paid attention during the day the test would be a

Monday, April 29, 2013

Why Road Trips are Better with your Husband

Steve and I braved the long and winding road to Duke University Medical Center last Thursday. We were excited to see his pulmonary specialist for a follow-up visit. Our trips are fun especially this one and here's how our comic journey turned out...

I ALWAYS drive! Steve got behind the wheel leaving our home. I was surprised and honestly relieved since I was battling a 5 mm kidney stone. He was so proud of himself for giving me a break

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Jesus Jokes!

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Do you think the Holy Trinity ever takes a day off? A day or week when they just put everything on auto-pilot and take a vacation? Everyone loves to laugh, cut-up, destress, take a vacation and enjoy life. We are made in God's image so I'm thinking he must have a few days