I got my H1N1 Vaccination Thursday. It gave me a sore throat and a headache, but it sure is better than a full blown case. It was hard to get the appointment to get the shot. I was fortunate. I hope it isn't long before the elderly can get theirs. I'm worried about my grandmother.

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These are a few things I forgot in my first blog.  The school house I went to did not have indoor plumbing.  We had outhouses. One for the boys and one for the girls. There was one on each side of the school house.  The water was got from the lady across the road every day. There was a large gas furnace in the basement  which had one large register that they would set the table over in the winter , we kids would sit around the table to keep warm. The school was called the... Read More

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Seeing as this is the first blog I have done on this site, I will tell you a few things about myself.  I have lived on this farm since I was 4, (that was 62 years ago).  The main  thing about my childhood was I went to a country school house that had  one room and eight kids attending it. It was located on a corner of our farm and when it was closed in 1954 my parents bought it for $500.  My sister fixed it up and now lives in it with her husband.

I have a 2 ye... Read More

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If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would videotape each action and word, so I could play them back day... Read More

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Well I have almost made it! Thursday the 12th of November will be three years sober! Three very trying and rewarding years. I have written other blogs about my battle with alcoholism and all the struugles that I have had. Believe me many times I have heard that bottle of WILD TURKEY calling my name from the stores and the bars. My renegade side wanted to run, but my sensible, determined side helped me not to. After many long years speaking to my Therapist ( My wife Thunderstorm) I have realiz... Read More

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