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Holiday Memories

I decided I was going to go looking for pictures to go with this post before I started writing but I have yet to do that.  My holidays future are taking a new twist so I want to remember all the good times from Christmases Past. Holidays from my childhood I have no pictures of,… Continue reading Holiday Memories

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Some Thoughts on Giving

I have several thoughts running around in my mind about the season we are in and the one that we are entering.  I just cannot manage to get enough time to get all these thoughts out of my head.  So, for right now, I am going to direct you to some reading I have done… Continue reading Some Thoughts on Giving

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The Holidays Approach

I frequent a web site for moms run by our local Gannett newspaper.  Yes, there has already been discussion of the holidays on said site. First off, we are all interested in what someone else is doing for the holidays.  Sometimes, it is because someone else’s horror story of how parents and grandparents always fight… Continue reading The Holidays Approach

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How do you answer the question …

… what do you want for the holidays?   I have to say that I have been asked a lot of questions in my lifetime.  Some have been easy ones; some not so easy.  Unfortunately, I find one of the hardest questions “what do YOU want for (fill in the blank)?  This time of year… Continue reading How do you answer the question …

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Holiday Puzzle Day #4

Yes, I have found another wonderful holiday puzzle for all you loyal readers out there. I think there are two or three of you. I managed, with a bit of difficulty, to finish it in 6:39. How did you do?

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Last Minute Gift

I know – because I just got out of the house yesterday to really start my Christmas shopping – that we all are looking for a last minute gift.  This one is a tad bit weird but my step father loved it when I sent him one a few years ago. Puzzle in a Jar… Continue reading Last Minute Gift

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Holiday Weekend

Since my kids are not traveling – other than to get home – for the holiday weekend, we are having a huge family gathering tonight at my house.  All six kids will be here.  Susan will be bringing her roommate, Margie.  Ben is bringing his girlfriend, Liz.  The kids’ dad is bring his girlfriend, Regina,… Continue reading Holiday Weekend

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The Holidays Approach

Well, everyone will be home soon for the holidays.  I would love to get the tree up and the food all bought before any of them get home but I doubt that will happen.  I am working on it, though. I know that I have to get the pilates machine out of the living room. … Continue reading The Holidays Approach