Monthly Archives: July 2010

Four wheels and a tangled web

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Julie Buntjer

Despite what my teenage niece thinks (see my last blog), I’m pretty sure my 8- and 10-year-old nephews still think I’m cool. Of course, they aren’t basing this on my ability (or lack thereof) to operate my new cell phone. … Continue reading →

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Desperately seeking coolness

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Julie Buntjer

I was sadly informed the other night that I’m not really cool. Granted, the news came from one of my teenage nieces, but it felt like a dagger to my heart. What isn’t cool about me? Is it my wonderful … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Corn Bandit

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Julie Buntjer

If you are a parent who has ever received a call from someone complaining about something your child did … well, I think I know how you feel. I’m not a parent (thank goodness), but that didn’t stop my Mom … Continue reading →

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Warning labels

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Julie Buntjer

I spent a large part of today collecting damage reports from Saturday night’s storm, but I have to admit, I sort of missed the whole big event over the weekend. How could I miss the apparently constant bright bursts of … Continue reading →

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The one that got away

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Julie Buntjer

There are many stories that could be shared about my three-day vacation to Alexandria, but the one that cannot be told is of me catching a lunker. It didn’t happen. Well, not really. Cousin Chad and I were discussing just … Continue reading →

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