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noemi
in my little corner of the world
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Time to stretch my limp aging limbs...wake up my winter-logged veins... strengthen those mushy muscles, 'coz the Crazy Horse Volksmarch 2013 is scheduled on June 1 and 2, 2013. On its 28th year, it is the most popular and most attended organized hike in the US. This is the 3rd... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at Residual Thoughts
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with best friends Tasha (purple) and Toree (in white). Denae didn't attend the prom. No dates for prom with some friends with Rachel and Emily with Tasha, Toree and Bryce with Zach (not her date, just for photo op) pre-prom dinner at the Alpine Inn in Hill City. Continue reading
Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Residual Thoughts
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Forty-three senior students of the Rapid City Public Schools (Central High School and Stevens High School) and their chosen most influential teachers were honored in a dinner banquet “Evening of Excellence” on April 15, 2013 at the Holiday Inn sponsored by the area businesses and community organizations. These over-achievers are... Continue reading
Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Residual Thoughts
Coffee invigorates me. It gives my brains that much needed boost to start working in the morning (think of zombie, kinda.) But more than that, a slow-sipped cafe o' lait while watching the news, reading a book, enjoying a Seinfeld re-run, or just spacing out on my deck on a... Continue reading
Posted Mar 20, 2013 at Residual Thoughts
I cashed in on Paul's bday gift and bought myself a new phone. I was long overdue for an upgrade (my old LG Chocolate is 4 yrs old, but still really working well) but with all the hype about smartphones and what it can do to make someone's life easier,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 20, 2013 at Residual Thoughts
I just recently discovered the wonderful world of audio books. For people like me who drive their cars at least 2 hours a day, this is a welcome treat. Before, I usually just listen to the radio. But after a while, it seems like the same music is being played... Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2011 at Residual Thoughts
For a state that has more cows than people (total pop. approx. 800,000) South Dakota is not a big player of any sorts, especially in sports. Understandably, we don’t have a national basketball team, we're not in the national soccer and baseball leagues, and definitely not in the major football... Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2011 at Residual Thoughts
We had our first snow storm of the season last Monday and it dumped 6" on my doorstep and left a brutally cold temperature of 5F with a wind chill of -9F. Everything is blanketed with snow. Winter wonderland indeed...except that...winter is still a month away. What a nice way... Continue reading
Posted Nov 24, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
I've been on a reading marathon for almost a month now. I've read 5 books (The Summons and The Associate of Grisham; The Postcard Killers and Private of Patterson; and Blue Heaven by Box, so far. I'm half-way through Free Fire, another book by CJ Box. I just recently discovered... Continue reading
Posted Oct 25, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
On a recent trip to Sioux Falls, SD I shopped for my kids shirts at Abercrombie and Hollister (by my 15-yr old daughter’s persistent prodding). Since I’m in a rush and I just wanted to go in and out of the store, I really didn’t pay attention to the posters... Continue reading
Posted Oct 21, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
Hopefully, enjoying my early retirement travelling around Europe...and doing things I love to do (like scrapbooking, visiting friends in other states and enjoying an extended stay in the Philippines to enjoy it's white sand beaches) but can't find the time now because of work.
Josh had an early morning training so we left home an hour early. It didn’t helped that I barely slept the night before because of my seasonal allergies. I felt so drowsy I needed to shake my head a number of times to keep me from falling asleep behind the... Continue reading
Posted Sep 14, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
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Josh plays defense for the Southwest Hawks. (Southwest Middle School) Continue reading
Posted Sep 12, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
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It’s been a cold rainy day. The sky remained overcast and the sun never shone all day. Though it’s kinda gloomy, it feels so refreshing. I love rainy days...i love the sound of the raindrops pitter-patter on the roof. I love to watch them fall on the ground. I love... Continue reading
Posted Sep 12, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
! And what a comeback! Rafa Nadal is the epitome of what is young, vibrant, driven, passionate and determined. It's all written on every facial expression, every swing of his sinewy arms. In every bit of his being. It's been a letdown that he suffered injuries last year. This French... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
I came from a family of voracious readers. On a typical week-end in our house, you can barely hear anything...coz everyone were engrossed in whatever book, newspaper or magazines they were reading. My Tatay was into war documentaries and spy novels and liked Erle Stanley Gardner. My Nanay read the... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
Coffee invigorates me. It gives my brains that much needed boost to start working in the morning (think of zombie, kinda.) But more than that, a slow-sipped cafe o' lait while watching the news, reading a book, enjoying a Seinfeld re-run, or just spacing out on my deck on a... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
...just wanna share this. Plan A is always my first choice. You know the one where everything works out to be happily ever after. But more often than not, I find myself dealing with the upside-down, inside-out version where nothing goes as it should. It's at this point that the... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
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My sis-in-law from Washington State is visiting, so all the women/girls in the family (seven of us) took a day off and went on a day trip to the nearby town of Hill City, about 30 miles away. It’s a quaint little town nestled in the hills, hence the name.... Continue reading
Posted Sep 4, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
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Got off early from work and joined my kids, SIL, niece and nephews at the Pirates Cove for a round of mini golf. Cloudy and at 78F...perfect golf weather!. Fun, fun, fun.... Ilang holes pa ba? take it from the boys mom, i'm gonna turn into a mermaid any moment... Continue reading
Posted Sep 4, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
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There’s s something surreal about seeing bed sheets air drying on the clothesline. It evokes memories of childhood days when me and my friends were playing hide & seek among rows and rows of bed sheets on a sunny summer day. It was fun, even if the neighbors often yelled... Continue reading
Posted Sep 4, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
My daughter lost her retainer at McDonalds. It will cost $400.00 to replace. It took a great deal of self –restraint for me not to lash out and yell at her, ha! I’m so proud of myself for taking the news in stride. As I said before, I used to... Continue reading
Posted Sep 3, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
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It’s 73F and a cool summer breeze is blowing. What a break from last week’s sweltering heat! My container garden is ablaze with different colors. A doe with her fawn in tow are prancing by. A herd of turkey is waddling down my driveway. My neighbor’s horses are gracefully galloping... Continue reading
Posted Sep 3, 2010 at Residual Thoughts
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It’s that time of the year again! One week in August, the quaint little quiet town of Sturgis, SD (pop. 5000) hosts the Annual Sturgis Bike Rally, where bikers from all over the US and the world converge for some R & R. Activities include trail rides, concerts (Doobie Bros,... Continue reading
Posted Sep 3, 2010 at Residual Thoughts