Category Archives: opinion

GOING TO THE DOGS

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

by Suzanne Sparrow Watson My husband and I have lost our minds. We recently decided to add to our family.  No, we’re not that crazy (or young).   In February we will become parents to a 12 week old Cavalier King Charles … Continue reading →

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THE NEW ELECTION POLES

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson As I write this we are two days away from the election.  Or, as we say in our house, 48 hours away from re-gaining control of our telephone.  I know we’re not alone in this.  It … Continue reading →

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THE UNDECIDED

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson We’ve been hearing a lot the past few weeks about the “undecided” voter in the presidential election. At this point it seems that most people have made up their minds about which candidate will screw up … Continue reading →

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Papa Hemingway’s Place

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson Each year my husband and I think about where to spend our vacation. We gather brochures, drool over pictures of exotic places and then end up going to Sun Valley, Idaho. Each September since 1988, like … Continue reading →

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HEY, SAILOR, NEW IN TOWN?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson Last week my brother took us on an adventure – or lack of adventure – with an old Army general.  This week we’ll continue with the military theme and go aboard the USS Iowa. My husband, … Continue reading →

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SURVIVING MARRIAGE

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson Whenever our late dad was asked how long he’d been married, he would jokingly respond,  “I’ve survived 43 years of indentured servitude”.   He was the type of guy who could get away with such a statement, … Continue reading →

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THE MOTHER TRUCKER

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson      A couple of years ago I was the victim of a photo radar camera. I say “victim” because I was only going eight miles over the speed limit and besides, I was busy making my grocery list … Continue reading →

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THE SENIOR DECAY-THLON

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson The quadrennial Summer Olympics are upon us this week.  I have to admit that I’m a sucker for all things related to the Games.  I like the schmaltzy stories about athletes overcoming physical challenges, dysfunctional families, … Continue reading →

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MY (ALMOST) WEEK WITH TOM CRUISE

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson Last week we spent some time in Mammoth Lakes, as we have done most summers since the mid-80’s. We used to hike and enjoy the scenery, but then we started playing golf and such pursuits were … Continue reading →

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ROAD FOOD

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Sparrow/Watson

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson My husband, big tough guy that he is, hates to fly.  He has not been on a plane in 12 years, which means that he has never experienced the joys of the TSA. When we used … Continue reading →

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