Author Archives: Teresa in Fort Worth, TX

About Teresa in Fort Worth, TX

A short, fat, middle-aged, happily-married, mother of 4 daughters. A former high school valedictorian (way back in the Stone Age), a Civil Engineering major in college, a middle-of-the-road Conservative, and a moderate Methodist. I know just enough to get myself in trouble....

A Little Something to “Tide” You Over…..

. Be back in a few days – this year’s “camping” trip is at the beach! . .

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Father’s Day

Today is the first Father’s Day since Paul’s father passed away.  I know that he has great memories of his Dad from his childhood (and beyond); I am so very grateful that my Dad is still around for me to … Continue reading

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Happy Flag Day!

.. What better way to celebrate this day than with a song specifically about the United States flag? Written by George M. Cohan in 1906 – and the first song from a musical to sell over a million copies of … Continue reading

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“Poor Wayfaring Stranger” (sung by Jaimee Paul)

. Good God Almighty – when the roll is called up yonder, I surely do hope that this lady is in the Heavenly choir: . . The lady’s name is Jaimee Paul; I came upon her music quite by accident … Continue reading

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June 6, 1944: The Beginning of the End

Truly, a day that turned the tide of the war in Europe: Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes … Continue reading

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The First Day of June

. It’s the first day of June – what better way to start out the month than with this classic number from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” ? . . Wasn’t that fun? Hope you enjoyed it! .

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The Day That All Moms Dread…..

Well, I knew this day had to come – it comes around every year. The day that all kids look forward to. and all mothers dread. That’s right, folks – the Last Day of School is here….. . . Oh, … Continue reading

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Summer’s Comin’……

Pulled out of our garden on Sunday: And there are more out there that are almost ripe….. Yummers!

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The Truth About “A Mother’s Tale of Heartache”

. “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” .                                                        - Henry VI, Part II; Act 4, Scene 2 . I would like to invite Charles Waterstreet, Australian barrister and author, to take a long walk off of a … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day!

I got brave last year, and made a photo book online for my Mom; thought I’d post it again this year, as things have been kinda crazy around here the last couple of weeks…. (Click on the picture to take … Continue reading

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