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Month: June 2020

Ice Cream Research

On June 30, 2020January 16, 2023 By Dale ParsonsIn BloggingLeave a comment

We lived in Texas for several years. While there we were surprised to learn the term “Cokes” refers to any carbonated drink. At a restaurant, the server asked, “What kind of Cokes do you want?” We’ll have Sprite, or Dr. Pepper, or Root Beer. Sprite Cokes, Dr. Pepper Cokes, Root Beer Cokes. That was Texas. …

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How to Eat McDonald’s Pancakes in Your Car

On June 30, 2020January 16, 2023 By Dale ParsonsIn BloggingLeave a comment

There is a proper way to eat pancakes in your car. Get it wrong, and you’re going to have a mess, all over your lap. You’ll have to go home and change and be late for work. Eating pancakes on your lap is not for the faint of heart. You have to be bold, willing …

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Loving Tennessee

On June 29, 2020January 16, 2023 By Dale ParsonsIn Blogging3 Comments

Recently, we enjoyed a week in beautiful Tennessee. While we were there, we visited the Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Manchester, TN. What a fascinating place! The early morning air was cool, but by the time we had been exploring the park for an hour, it was plenty warm. I did purchase a …

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Lonely Docks and Sea Glass

On June 29, 2020September 21, 2020 By Dale ParsonsIn BloggingLeave a comment

I have always loved wooden docks. I love looking down at the water, watching the fish. There is nothing quite like climbing into a boat while it is tied to the dock, starting the motor, untying, and heading out onto the lake. In the early morning, the quiet sound of the water curling back from …

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How Did You Find Your Niche?

On June 25, 2020March 21, 2022 By Dale ParsonsIn BloggingLeave a comment

Do you have a niche? How did you know it was right for you? I need your help. I have been writing for many years. I have written four books, somewhere in excess of a thousand total pages. I have been published many times in curricula and periodicals. I had a weekly column in a …

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When Your Kids Outshine You

On June 25, 2020September 21, 2020 By Dale ParsonsIn Blogging2 Comments

Graffiti Rock It’s a gift to be able to watch our own children becoming all they want to be. With a daughter and triplet sons, and now a son-in-law, three daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren, it’s hard to imagine life getting even better. Our daughter has been drawing since she was little. She used to love …

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Seniors’ Discount Coffee

On June 16, 2020September 21, 2020 By Dale ParsonsIn BloggingLeave a comment

Let’s admit it. Coffee is not about the taste as much as it is about having a cup in your hand. Trips go better with a cup of coffee. And it doesn’t matter how long the trip is. If you have to be in the car and actually drive somewhere, then it’s coffee time. I …

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Travel to Australia

On June 15, 2020September 21, 2020 By Dale ParsonsIn BloggingLeave a comment

Have you ever been to Australia? Do you have a desire for LONG-distance traveling? If you do, Australia is a terrific destination. We had the incredible privilege of visiting Australia. It was our first trip half-way around the world. Our son and daughter-in-law were married in Queensland and we were thrilled to attend. We were …

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Bats in the Belfry

On June 15, 2020June 27, 2020 By Dale ParsonsIn BloggingLeave a comment

Nothing quite beats the experience of waking out of a deep slumber to the unmistakable sound of a winged creature flying around in your bedroom! I heard about people who had bats in their home and could not imagine the horror. When we moved into a house that had a history of bats we were …

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Free Fun

On June 15, 2020January 16, 2023 By Dale ParsonsIn BloggingLeave a comment

Do you love a campfire? Isn’t there just something about the crackling sound and constant change of the flame that is mesmerizing? I love coming out to the fire pit after a great campfire the night before to see if there are enough remaining hot coals to start it up again. To be genuine, you …

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