Deb Smouse

Today I attended the 66th Annual Doolittle Raider’s Luncheon, which was held at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum. Of the 80 men who made the first WWII strike on Japan’s homeland, 11 of the gents are still alive and 6 of the men were there today.

At my table were Col. Jimmy Doolittle III, Jimmy Doolittle’s [...]

I read a really great article in the April 2008 issue of The Writer about Writer’s Block and working around and past it. It talked a good deal about what I see about my block, for my writing right now, and that is emotional blocks. When you write about things the way I [...]

The painter guy just arrived.  He is doing all the prep work so that he can paint Kid’s room.  I really want to have the rest of the house painted as well, as it’s been at least four years since it was done, but kid’s room needs to be done first as I think it’s [...]

I attended a lecture and book signing last night. The Lecturer was Jonna Doolittle Hoppes and the lecture was about her grandfather, Jimmy Doolittle. I picked up the book when I was in DC a couple of weeks ago and truly enjoyed the story…. The book told the story of Jimmy as [...]

I struggled to wake up this morning a couple of times.  Once when I heard Kid in the shower…and through my foggy dreams…I thought it was the sound of rain outside my windows.  That was about 5:30 or so…..but I couldn’t get up as the bed seemed to be sucking me down into the mattress [...]

I just watched the (downloaded) finale for the mini-season of Dirt! It was good, but overall, was anti-climactic. I guess I was expecting a bit of a cliffhanger like last year…..but, to be honest, it was more on the sweet side.
I got an email tonight from the youngest kid. The title of [...]

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I remember Melissa saying something about the updated version of WP (2.5) and it being different….and it sure is. I’ll be honest, I don’t know if I like it. I guess I am a creature of habit and the previous interface was all kinds of comfortable like a favorite pair of shoes…or maybe [...]

Not going to happen often, but a quick audio blog.
In WAV format / In MP3 Format

When talking to the girls about the doctor visit, Em immediately told me that I needed to eat Cheerios.  Research has shown (and of course the advertisers picked up on) oat bran helping to lower cholesterol.  I did some research, and yes, according to the Mayo Clinic, eating Oatmeal (or Cheerios) daily will help.   [...]

I stayed out until 2 am……something I haven’t done in ages and ages. I went out with “Buddy Boy”, who is actually an ex-boyfriend who has remained one of my best friends since my divorce. He recently broke up with his girlfriend and we decided a night out would be beneficial to [...]

I had mentioned the other day that life being what it is….we have the occasional reality check. Then a week later, came the call that my cholesterol was elevated, and we set an appointment to discuss it. today’s appointment was pure torture. Incredibly high cholesterol. Weight way too high. Waist [...]

what to do when your first choice for comfort is food…and food is now one of your biggest stresses?
Good heavens.  More later when I get my head around things……

If I were you…well, I would likely walk softly til noon.   I haven’t had my coffee nor a nibble of toast.
I have to do an update on bloodwork - FASTING - and those who really know me….know….
I will be heading to Starbucks - or MiMi’s - right away…..