Category Archives: Blog Info / Up-dates

A WOMAN AHEAD OF HER TIME – Part One

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson This week, in honor of Mother’s Day, I want to pay special tribute to my paternal great-grandmother, Annie Billiou Hoever.  Last year I received a ring from my mother that I always assumed was my paternal … Continue reading →

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ROAD TRIP THROUGH THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE – Part I

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

by Bob Sparrow      When my daughter, Dana moved to Chicago she needed someone to drive her Toyota Corolla there from southern California.  That road trip had my name all over it, so I happily volunteered.  I kept a journal … Continue reading →

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LIVING ON THE FACE OF THE SUN

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson Eight months of the year I live in Paradise, otherwise known as Scottsdale, Arizona.  Contrary to popular belief, it does get cold here in the winter – we’ve had a freak snowfall most every year – … Continue reading →

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THE ICE AGE

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

I love history – both generally and specifically as it relates to our family.  Last year when I was studying some of the Sparrow history I was fascinated to learn that our grandparents were married the same week that the … Continue reading →

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DO NOT GO GENTLY … Part Two

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Please excuse me if this is brief; it’s really hard to type when you’re in traction. Just kidding. Some of you thought that was a real possibility, though, didn’t you? But I am home, safe and sound. I honestly didn’t … Continue reading →

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Do Not Go Gently…Part 1

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

by Suzanne Sparrow Watson A year ago, when my husband turned 70, he decided that he wanted to take up skiing again. Our last family ski trip was in 1989 and while he has occasionally waxed sentimental about skiing, I … Continue reading →

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IF IT’S HALF TIME IN AMERICA, WHERE’S THE BAND?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:   There goes our trip to Wally World. The U.S. closed its Syrian embassy, slapped new sanctions on Iran, Meanwhile in dealing with these nuts, Hilary’s doing the best she can. But with 20 percent of our oil coming through … Continue reading →

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HAPPY HANGING CHAD DAY!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  This ballot is so easy – it’s already got Mitt’s name filled in! Well, if it’s Tuesday surely somewhere it  must be Primary Day And sure enough, Floridians will finally have their say. Frankly we don’t care how any … Continue reading →

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MAYBE THERE IS SUCH A THING AS A STUPID QUESTION

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  The true American hero..ine. Newt Gingrich won South Carolina only due to this one thing: He answered a ridiculous question from CNN’s John King. Meanwhile Gabby Giffords has decide to retire, But ‘though she’ll no longer be in office, … Continue reading →

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LET’S STAY HOME

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

Headlines:  Were the lifeboats included in the “resort” package? The Italian ship Costa Concordia had some frightful luck, The hull crashed on some rocks and tipped over in the muck. The Captain acted as the Italian military is prone, He … Continue reading →

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