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Wednesday Morning Life: Aldi Runs, Family Chaos, and Budget Living That Keeps Us Going
My favorite part of the week is Wednesday morning because it is the day David if off and I can do things then. This Wednesday started like most mornings around here — not quiet, not slow, and definitely not organized in the way people imagine when they think about home life. David was already talking about lawnmower jobs before I had fully woken up. Then he threw in I have to go get my Social Security Card today. Gerald was moving through the house like he had a schedule he didn’t feel like sharing. Which we all know he doesn’t have. Charlie, Bear and Pheobie are all sleeping. And I…
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Breakfast Date at Rise and Shine Cafe in Fort Worth: Good Food, Beautiful Fish, and Time Together
As I sat down to work this morning David reminded me we needed to go to the Social Security Office which was one of with those errands that we’ve been waiting on for a while. David and I headed out, and thankfully, we were able to get his Social Security card. Since he needed it to get his badge, it was one more thing we could check off our list, and we both left feeling relieved and thankful. Since we had to wait for the Social Security Office to open and, neither one of us had eaten breakfast, we decided to drive down the street and see what was there…
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Charlie’s Gaming Friends Became Something Real Over Time (Part 2)
I don’t know about in your home but in mine by the time afternoon rolls around in our home. things usually feel a little more settled. Today, I was thinking back again to Charlie in his room earlier playing his video game before work, and how normal that scene feels now compared to years ago. What’s changed over time isn’t just the games or the consoles, it’s the people connected to them. Charlie has built friendships over the years through gaming that most people probably wouldn’t fully understand unless they’ve seen it up close. These aren’t just usernames or random voices in a headset. These are real people who have…








