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Welcoming our Granddaughter to the World

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

On August 12, 2013, we welcomed our first granddaughter into the world.  Even though she was born some 1100 miles away, because of the blessings of technology, I was able to share the first few moments of her birth with my son, the new Daddy, via Skype. A week later we were able to make the trek north to meet this precious little one in person. She is simply a treasure and a gift from … Continue reading →

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My 10 Favorite Abbott and Costello Movies

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

I have such fond memories of watching Abbott and Costello movies with my Dad when I was young.  As goofy and corny as they were, they were also just plain fun to watch. And they still are. I now have the collection of all their movies on DVD and pull them out every now and again just to enjoy their simplicity.  These are my favorite 10 (listed by year released):   Buck Privates (1941) Directed … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Spring

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

This weekend the weather was so lovely.  It reached the high 70’s.  We spent one day hiking at a local spot with our dogs.  Then Sunday we picked up some lovely pansies and dressed up the tree at the end of our driveway. Pansies just seem to say “Welcome, Spring” don’t you think?

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Carolina Snow

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Growing up in Massachusetts we took snow for granted and considered it part of living in the north. But here in South Carolina, it snows probably once or twice a year (if that) and because of its rarity, we feel the need to photograph it every time.  This past weekend we had about 2-3 inches of a heavy, wet snow.  The snowflakes were large enough that the camera caught them as they fell.  These pictures … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Candles

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to break the bank.  There are homemade, handmade gift ideas galore all over the internet and if you have a Pinterest account I am sure you have been inspired.  My daughter has a new passion for scented candles, so we pulled out our candle making supplies and set to work.  We took a trip to our favorite Dollar Store and she selected a shallow heart-shaped dish and I found a … Continue reading →

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