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This is a strange story from Whatcom County Washington.

In 1990, a man told his children that their mother abandoned them, so she could live with another man in California. Their children, ages 13, 17, and 21, were suspicious.

Truth is, the man had killed his wife in 1990, and had been cashing her disability checks for years.

Two weeks before she "disappeared," Alice Hummel had learned that her husband was sexually molesting their 13 year-old daughter.

Alice promised her daughter, it will never happen again.

Hummel's children declared their mother missing in 2001.

Thanks to Floyd at Blogging America and Within Reason for this idea.

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Just before I left for vacation, my boss asked me if I would take part in an expert panel at a conference in Washington, D.C.

 

All expenses paid.

 

He did not have to ask twice.

 

I got back from Oklahoma Monday night, and early this Monday morning I'm off to D.C., and I will be bacl late Wednesday night.

 

I'm still in shock, I guess, that my life has suddenly gotten interesting and very busy.

 

It's been a tough 5-6 years for me, with lots of family responsibility. In the past year, I've been able to focus on my work, and my efforts appear to have paid off, because my employer has honored me by asking me to represent my agency at a national conference.

 

So I will report back next week, and I hope to have some pictures soon of my Oklahoma trip, and maybe a few of D.C.

 

I hope you stop back next week for updates!

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Wish me well on my first real vacation (and plane ride) in 12 years!

 

This is the first time in all of those years that I've been able to pack a suitcase and be gone for more than 48 hours.

 

Woot!

 

And my son is flying back to Seattle with me, as he is starting a new job in Seattle.

 

The rest of the family will be out in August.

 

So I'm ready to see my grandchildren--you are right Caroldee, I'll bet they have grown a foot!

 

I will post when I'm back!

 

Stay well, my friends.

 

I have missed you all!

I've changed the permissions to this blog, so that only my SPACES friends can read.

In the past year, I've had a big problem with a woman I used to know, a long time ago.

She was bad news then, and she's bad news now. At least in my book.

One of the things she has done, I think to try to drive me crazy, is get on the blogroll lists (and good graces of) some of my favorite bloggers.

It's a long story, and one I'm sure you are not interested in.

Anyway, I will be back in a few days, I just need to distance myself from this person as much as possible.

Take care.

I hope you are all well.

I'm thinking pink today, because it's kind of cold and wet in Seattle today.

In about twenty minutes, I'm going to bundle up and walk the six blocks or so to my neighborhood vegetable stand--I'm going to get small new potatoes and fresh carrots for my roast.

There's a closer veggie stand, but the one I'm going to has better quality.

Besides, I need the exercise.

Then I'm going to come home, start my roast, and settle in for a nice warm afternoon/evening.

Take care, my friends.

Wednesday was a beautiful day.

Thursday was colder, and the wind picked up.

And today?

Rain, snow, and hail.

And more coming.

I left work an hour early today and cleaned my apartment.

My weekend plans are simple:

• stay warm
• cook a pot roast tomorrow
• watch movies
• read
• stay warm (I said that already, I know)

It's almost eight o'clock right now, the wind is blowing and rain is pelting the house (I think it's hail actually).

I've had my shower and I'm toasty warm.

Time to read some blogs.

Have a great Saturday!

profile editor I had a great weekend, and spent very little money (I've actually spent more at a bookstore on Saturday afternoon than I spent all weekend). But it's now time to get back into the groove! Happy Tuesday, my friends.

free myspace layouts It was a great weekend, but now it's time to get back on the stick and get ready for Monday morning, and the week ahead. I'm refreshed and raring to go. Happy Monday to you all!

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I'm checking out of this glorious Redmond Washington hotel in just under two hours.

And I'm leaving in a much better state than when I checked in.

Happy Sunday!

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I need a break.

It's been a tough week, so I'm going on a short overnight trip, not too far away, to pamper the devil out of myself.

Bubble baths, a few cocktails, my computer and latest book (Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth)  , and I will be back Sunday afternoon rested and refreshed!

Take care.

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