At the ripe old age of thirty-three, I married my hometown sweetie. He was in sixth grade when I graduated, and NO, he was not my sweetie or anything else until many years later. We are a perfect match and meant-to-be soulmates.
My sweetie and I live in upstate New York, and I mean UP state, as in above Albany.
At thirty-six I had my first son. At forty-three we adopted our first daughter from Russia who was six years. At forty-six we returned to Russia and adopted our second son and daughter, biological siblings aged almost nine years and six years. Our four children are within a four year span from youngest to oldest, and each could chronologically be my grandchild. Which at the rate they’re going, will be the only way I can ever claim any grandchildren! Although young adults and independent, they keep me young or add more gray hairs, depending on which child and which day.
I’m loving reading your blog — you really should consider putting it all into a book. It would be wonderful.
Thanks Mimmy. You’ve made my day.
I agree these memories would be perfect for a book! I adore the way you’ve organized the blog by years/events. It’s so nice to read such wonderful stories. 🙂
Thank you, as a writer you probably know how much encouragement is needed to keep going. And as for ‘tattoos’, I hope you enjoyed Body Art. I might have become a famous tattoo artist if Mrs. LaCross hadn’t discouraged my early attempts.
Why haven’t I found and read this intro to you earlier? And hey – love your new profile pic 🙂
Thank you, Val. This photo is about ten years old, but looks roughly the same. I was working outside, all hot and sweaty with wild hair, when my two daughters made me a crown of dandelions. My husband snapped the pic.
Hey! I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger award. 🙂
http://catrionaiscrazy.wordpress.com/2013/07/09/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Thank you Cat. I’m humbled, but honored.
🙂
Thanks Cat. Is this because I inspired the young boys to run faster or because I inspired other kids to clean their plates so they wouldn’t end up so skinny? Just kidding, I’m actually very humbled.
You’re writing is growing on me. You call him Pookie-Pie? Mine calls me ChooChoo. You’re naturally funny. The best to you both, Skinny and Pookie!
Thanks, Spunky. He’s also known as Dookie-Head and Pookie-Pants. So I guess you’re lucky to be ChooChoo!
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Thank you for the nomination. I’m honored that you enjoy my posts.
Hi! I’ve nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogger Award! 🙂
http://dreamwalkeramrita.wordpress.com/2013/08/19/nominated-for-the-super-sweet-blogger-award/
Many thanks, DW. I hope they don’t read my posts or they’ll discover that super sweet was not an adjective used to describe me. At least not used by my brother!
Hey
I’ve nominated you for the “I Am Part of the WordPress Family Award”, in my post :
http://doncharisma.wordpress.com/2013/08/28/doncharisma-i-am-part-of-the-wordpress-family-award/
Please get your badge at :
I look forward to seeing your acceptance post:)
5readsblog would also really like your submission, so I will ask them to contact you.
Keep in touch …
Cheers
Don Charisma
Thank you, Don. I know i previously thanked you on your blog, but just realized I didn’t do it here.
Your blog is chock full of the most helpful and useful information.
what a great idea to keep memories and stories of your life in a blog. I will come back and read more 🙂
Thanks, Croatia. I hope my cast of characters thinks it’s a great idea, too.
Your adventures are so beyond life here in upstate NY.
Where exactly in upstate NY are you? My youngest sister is up there too – just across the Canadian border.
Sunni
Hey Sunni, we’re just east of Lake George.
During the 2010 Census I was the manager for recruiting of a seven county area – from Saratoga to Canada – so I probably oversaw the mapspotting of your sister’s home and might have had a recruiting assistant try to hire her.
Hey, I’ve awarded you a “Most Influential Blogger Award”, yay !
http://doncharisma.org/2013/10/30/awards-day-gegebearbear-awesome-blog-content-abc-award-thankyou/
Congrats:)
Warm regards
Don Charisma
Thank you, Don. The world should hope I’m not too influential or we’ll be in a LOT of trouble!
LOL, what you talking about there is already plenty of trouble, now you’re telling me your the source !
You are welcome – You’re influential to me, and that’s all that counts:)
Warm regards
DC
Hi Mary
I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Although you’re under no obligation to accept it, I hope you do. 🙂
Follow this link:
http://speculationsimpressed.wordpress.com/2013/12/03/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Thanks, Glynis. I always prided myself on being versatile with the ability to get into and out of many situations that I shouldn’t.
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Oh boy, Don, you’re turning my head! Thank you sooooo much for liking my little stories. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate this.
I’ve nominated you for The Blog of the Year 2013.
http://speculationsimpressed.wordpress.com/2013/12/27/the-blog-of-the-year-2013-award/
Thank you, Glynis. We all work so hard on our stories, it’s very gratifying when a fellow writer appreciates our words.
I nominated you for a Lighthouse Award. For details, check out http://funnyphilosopher.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=3437&action=edit&message=6&postpost=v2.
Thank you FP. Is this because I lit the way on the path of naughtiness best not taken?
I am always flattered whenever anyone takes notice of my little tales.
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I love the theme of your site! It’s fresh, different. I’ll be a regular here. Great “back story” and a lovely family you have…
Thanks for your visit and comments.
“EE”
Thanks, EE, for the great feedback – always appreciated. I was fortunate that my Mother’s warning of “Some day you’re going to have a child just like you!” did not come true … at least not on a daily basis.
I’m a fan of your site, too!
Hey, I’ll bet you’re a pretty good role model! Don’t sell yourself short…
I have 1 kid with whom I have a good relationship. I have two others with whom I have no relationship…(long story).
Anyway, I do wish those two kids were a bit more like me the way I am now. But their mother is a nasty woman with no forgiveness in her heart! And she’s taught those kids of ours to have little to do with their “bad dad.”
Oh well, “TMI” as they say…sorry! Anyway, thanks for the comments here and stop in as you can.
“EE” 🙂
One is better than none, but I’m sure it’s like the Prodigal Son or the lost sheep. The heart yearns to welcome them back home. Keep your chin up and heart open, you never know what the future holds. Hugs.
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Thanks, Don. Much appreciated, especially coming from you.
Another award! I’ve nominated you for the Liebster. Of course, you don’t have to accept, but it, and every other award you’ve gathered, is richly deserved. To find out more, come on over to my place at http://frederickanderson.wordpress.com/2014/07/04/the-liebster-award
Thank you, Fred. This is very kind of you. I’m flattered.
Pleased to have happened on your blog. Lots to explore. Regards from Thom at the immortal jukebox (plugged in now).
Thanks, Thom. I look forward to entertaining you!
Hi Skinny!
Found you through Susannah’s blog & thought it was about time I checked you out as well! Look forward to reading:)
Thanks, Lynn. I love Susannah too!
You might enjoy my post, Christmas In The 50s. I think that it will fit into your thoughts of yesteryear. May our Lord Jesus richly bless you.
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