Category Archives: Making Stall Talk

Omarosa

Posted on April 14, 2013 by empressofaiken

I tuned in to “Celebrity Apprentice All Stars” to see Omarosa.  I wanted to know if she’d changed at all from the first time we saw her, when CA was a brand new show and she became the most hated … Continue reading →

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The Green Jacket

Posted on April 7, 2013 by empressofaiken

“Golf is a good walk spoiled.” – Mark Twain They’re going to start arriving this Sunday afternoon.   Like clockwork, at  the same time as  the pollen from the Southern pines settles on every surface in the Savannah River area, golf … Continue reading →

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The Jodi Arias Show

Posted on March 24, 2013 by empressofaiken

There’s a real-life drama being played out in a courtroom in the State of Arizona.   A young woman has been charged with felony murder for the death of her on-again, off-again boyfriend.  Most of you are familiar with the details … Continue reading →

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Duck Dynasty – Happy, Happy, Happy

Posted on March 17, 2013 by empressofaiken

For those of you who suggested that I watch this show, this is my opportunity to apologize for poo-pooing the idea for this long, and your chance to say “I told you so”.   I finally tuned in after I received … Continue reading →

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Dr. Harvey and The Stoned Ponies

Posted on March 10, 2013 by empressofaiken

We have a new equine veterinarian, Harvey, who just made his first visit to The Farm.   This is a picture of Harvey from when he drove a team of draft horses while giving tours of Yosemite National Park. Harvey’s story … Continue reading →

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#26Acts

Posted on December 31, 2012 by empressofaiken

I’ve made and broken more New Years’ resolutions than I can count.   I don’t think it was because I lack resolve but that they probably weren’t worth keeping, after all.   This year I’ve found something that I’m going to try … Continue reading →

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Christmas Memories

Posted on December 23, 2012 by empressofaiken

When we were growing up, preparations for Christmas began just as soon as the Thanksgiving holiday ended.   Our Mom, with the kind of disciplined effort that would put Martha Stewart to shame,  turned the house into our very own … Continue reading →

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Comfort and Smiles

Posted on December 17, 2012 by empressofaiken

They have names like Zippy, Ruthie, Chewie and Barnabas.  They’re a group of Golden Retrievers who came to Newtown to help ease the pain of a tragic situation and bring smiles to some children (and adults) simply by being dogs.   … Continue reading →

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Life With The Dingos and All of Our Other Dogs

Posted on December 12, 2012 by empressofaiken

In all of the thousands of words and hundreds of posts that have been published on this blog,  I’ve written very little about two of the friends who have given my husband and me the most love, devotion and life … Continue reading →

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New York City’s Marathon

Posted on November 2, 2012 by empressofaiken

Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced on Thursday that the New York City Marathon will be held on Sunday, November 4th.  He says that by holding the planned event, just days after the city suffered one of the worst natural disasters it’s … Continue reading →

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