Category Archives: family

Reading

Posted on March 9, 2013 by azNorm

Karen and I have started spending time together with me reading out loud to her while sitting out in our patio in our Scottsdale backyard. I have never been one who liked to be outdoors, since becoming an adult.  I … Continue reading →

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East of West?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by azNorm

I have heard a great deal about real estate in louisville ky.  Same is true of real estate in San Diego, Ca. Both Karen and I have heard wonderful things about Kentucky, I have even spent time on the phone … Continue reading →

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Grief Is Hard

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Karen of Scottsdale

Recently I lost a member of my family to cancer. She was a dearly loved person who was beautiful both inside and out. This is the first time that I’ve dealt with grief over the death of someone close to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Lost

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Karen of Scottsdale

My parents are coming to visit me next week and I’m getting so excited about their visit! They’ll be driving over from San Diego and I know that they won’t get lost on the way through the desert because my … Continue reading →

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My Success Enabler

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Karen of Scottsdale

Ever since I can remember I’ve always needed help to do things. Having been born with SMA, a motor neuron disorder, I never walked and could not do the things one does for oneself. My mother, like most mothers, was … Continue reading →

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Guitar Man

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Karen of Scottsdale

Ever since I can remember my brother, Jack, wanted to play acoustic guitar. Back when we were little tykes he would get a stick or a broom and pretend it was a guitar. He would sing and strum the imaginary … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Karen of Scottsdale

Okay, so Christmas was a few days ago. We had a very quiet Christmas this year – just me and Norm. Neither of us bothered to buy a gift for the other one because we’re both too lazy to go … Continue reading →

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Love Discounts

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Karen of Scottsdale

One of my cousins has announced that she’s getting married.  I’m happy for her and yet I know that she’s going to be under a lot of stress with all the decisions that one has to make regarding the wedding … Continue reading →

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