word processing program. It came with the first real PC I had. No the second PC.
The first was a PC jr which did me real justice. All my children used it through
their school years. They learned how to format and print their work. Then they
would add the graphs or pictures by hand. They were the first "survivor" program.
I see my art keeps dropping down as I line down. As long as it doesn't "drop out"
I'm not going to worry about it.
My second and third PC's were the "real thing." But I kept the old Lotus word processing when I got the third PC. It is catching up with me now. While at Ruthann's, 39 year old college daughter, I mentioned my dilemma. She just might get me up to date for my Dad's day or my B'day from a remark she made.
A'ha, did you notice I stopped the mummy in mid air? Actually played till I pushed it back up a bit so it isn't quiet so dead.
Now to what I really wanted to do for this project. About the same time as this project was posted a system wide note was sent regarding the new set of twin boys born to the GFJ Children's Lib. gal. Brought back 35 years worth of memories. My Philip and Paul are the youngest. The older brother and sister are 43 and 39. I and my wife are living proof that this family will survive. Multiples are a handful, no doubt about it. When I look back on those years the good times far outweigh the difficult ones.
Can I tell them apart? When they were at home growing up I had to see them from the right direction or I wasn't sure which one was which. Then they left the nest and Philip grew a mustache. It was easy then along with the fact their times together were fewer. That in itself made for interesting times when they did get together. Their bond of love becomes immediately evident when they see each other. And the banter picks up right where it left off from the previous time.
Feeding multiples. Two wasn't too bad. Although if one was cranky it could get bit difficult. On one occasion when they were older I was feeding both. I digress a bit. Out children were not
"free range" children. They were in playpens until the appointed time, determined by my wife. for "free ranging." I had fed both and put them in their playpens. Going back into the kitchen I discovered a partially empty bottle. Returning to the living room with it one boy jumped up and I plugged it in. As I unplugged it I realized I'd given it to the wrong one. Oh well!
I could go on but will spare you. Should anyone from GFJ read this please give the family my congrats.
TAFN from Shortchange Gene
1 comment:
Oh, my! You make me so glad I don't have kids, let alone twins. But, as you say, a family can survive the experience. And what a treasured experience--when they are grown.
I like your clip art choice. Colorful and fun.
You might want to consider using one of the web-based services for word processing. At least until someone has time to help you upgrade what's on your computer. I'm no expert about the options but know there are several and will be glad to help if you wish. It would have been a good Old Dogs topic, but we ran out of time.
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