Category Archives: Beth

Oh No!!!!

Say it isn’t so.  My little girl will be a freshman in high school tomorrow.  It was just yesterday she was painting at the counter, wasn’t it?  I swear it was. It was just yesterday she had chicken pox, wasn’t … Continue reading

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A “Sigh” Moment

For the last week and a half, I have been transporting my lovely daughter and her friend to band camp.  It has been a pleasant early morning jaunt that ends up being a hour drive once I get to work.  … Continue reading

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What’s Up With That!

I am off to do double duty again today.  This is my third double in just over one week.  This working stuff is just for the birds!  Why are all of these weddings in August, the hottest month of the … Continue reading

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McGee’s Story~~~ Bethany’s Version

By:Bethany So you probably have read my dad’s version of McGee’s Crossing. I, though have a completely different version. So once upon a time…… There was a man named Bill McGee, short for William.  He decided he wanted to be … Continue reading

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He Said Good-bye, Now I say Hello

By: Bethany If you can recall our Internet can be a little iffy sometimes. So this morning our Internet was basically down. Now my wonderful father wanted to say goodbye before leaving for Cleveland but that just can not happen when … Continue reading

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Ahhh…Summer

Take a real good look at the cat in this picture.  Lazing on a sunny afternoon.  He is a cat after all.  Legs all over the place, looking very comfy! Now look at the picture on the right.  She is … Continue reading

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Luckiest Guy Ever

So as my lovely daughter welcomed me this morning with a Happy Father’s Day, it is memories like the one in this picture that always comes to mind and then more memories flood the ol’ cranium and then over 14 … Continue reading

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So Very Proud!

My lovely, that is my daughter on the right, was very honored.  She was chosen, from amongst her classmates, to be the one who represented her school to lay a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier. What an … Continue reading

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Softball Dad

Tonight was the first game for my daughter’s softball team.  They lost.  Thanks for asking.  But as always, this post is about me, not her.  You see, I took one for the team tonight. We had just gathered at the ballpark … Continue reading

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Once A Girl, Always A Woman

My lovely lass of a daughter, whom I love with all my heart and soul and for whom I would do anything in the world for, is a woman.  Tried and true.  No doubt about it.  And I am not … Continue reading

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Once A Foodie, Always A Foodie!

Yes, this lovely lass is my beloved daughter.  No need to say that this photo took place a few years ago.  Seems just like yesterday, but then again, I am just sentimental. But as you can see, she always enjoyed … Continue reading

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I Have Failed

I had the chance.  I had the opportunity.  It was right there.  All I had to do is reach out and grasp it.  But I let it slip right through my fingers. What am I talking about?  Being the parent of … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday!

I have indeed been remiss.  This past Saturday was my lovely daughter’s 14′th birthday.  With everything that has been going on, it was not the highlight that it should have been.  Poor thing, that seems to happen to here every … Continue reading

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More Disa And Data

Just playing some catch up… New Link Added, should I say, re-added a link on Toph’s sites.  I must have inspired someone to start writing again as she has updated her “Lost” blog.  It includes theories and such about the … Continue reading

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2009 A Toph Year In Review

As some of might remember, I was not unhappy to see 2008 go by.  You can read about my feelings about that HERE  and you can also review my 2008 post.  I have to say that 2009 was better.  Almost … Continue reading

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Pictures and Christmas

What is it about families and Christmas and cameras.  If you look at most families’ photo albums, they are filled with pictures such as this on the left.  Yes, that is my precious Bethany just a few years ago during … Continue reading

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My baby is growing up!

My little girl is growing up.  I have know this for some time now.  I haven’t wanted to admit it.  But I have known it.  I think it occurred to me when I figured out that she is smarter than … Continue reading

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Animal Autopsy

All lined up… There is a story to tell and I am not the one who is going to tell it.  That is right, I give you BETHANY!!!!  She has something to say!   I came down for my Saturday … Continue reading

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Cleveland…..

As you all probably know my dad is on the bike ride. If not, read the post below this one. We went  to drop my dad and his friend at Cleveland. So let me explain the before situation… So all … Continue reading

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I let the genie out of the bottle!

Yes, I did.   Drats.   I must have been caught in a very week moment and with my headaches, it is no wonder. What am I talking about, you ask?  I let my lovely daughter drive the truck down my driveway … Continue reading

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The “Dumbass” look

Now, you have heard me talk about this many times. You have heard me refer to this many times. But, now, by a fluke, it has been captured on video. That is right, We have video evidence of Bethany giving   … Continue reading

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The week that was…and will be

Just going to give a recap of the last week or so and also share some good news, well for me anyway. So first the recap. As I posted earlier, last week was Beth’s birthday.  The official date was last … Continue reading

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thirTEEN

Yes, its true.  My little girl is officially a teen.   I said a TEEN.  Let’s let that hang out there for a second or two.  Bethany celebrated her thirteenth birthday and joined the ranks of “I already know more … Continue reading

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The First Kiss

            This is a very special day in our family.  Today is the 12th anniversary of  The first kiss that my wonderful daughter ever gave me.  It was on a Super Bowl Sunday. It was … Continue reading

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Daddy/Daughter Day!

Wow, time goes by so fast.  I look at the picture on the left and remember it like yesterday.  That was a daddy/daughter day as well.  I then realized, during our family Christmas, just how much she is growing up … Continue reading

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