Summer Beginnings

Posted on June 2, 2008 by

What a crazy, busy weekend and the week ahead doesn’t have many signs of slowing down.  Saturday was a mad rush of events and shuttling from here to there. My daughter and I got up early to hit a church tag sale that proved to be a bust. Her Girl Scout troop was to meet at 8:30am for a trip to the city to take some computer courses.  We were there in plenty of time, … Continue reading →

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Flash Back Friday-Generations

Posted on May 30, 2008 by

I have very fond memories of my grandparents. When I was young we lived close enough to have regular visits. I remember when my Pepérè, (my father’s father) would visit he would always bring those soft pink peppermints. My Memérè passed away when I was only 6. I still remember that she was short she in height (At 6 years old I was as tall as she was) but she was big on life. This … Continue reading →

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A New Roof

Posted on May 28, 2008 by

Yesterday we got a new roof.  I am very pleased with the results.  We have gone from this:  To this: It was amazing how quickly this company worked.  They had the old shingles off in less than an hour and finished fixing and shingling the roof in another 5.  They were an awesome group of workers, very professional and extremely polite.  The foreman gave the kids a run down on the whole roofing process and … Continue reading →

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Easy Fried Dough

Posted on May 27, 2008 by

Who can resist the sweet taste of fried dough that can be bought at carnivals and boardwalks across the country?  I know that the aroma itself draws me in.  So wanting to recreate that summertime treat at home, I pulled out my cookbooks and tried to create my own, with little success.  Making my own dough is too time consuming and the frozen stuff you buy in the store has to thaw and rise, again … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Thank You

Posted on May 26, 2008 by

On this Memorial Day I want to send a huge thank-you out to the families whose loved ones paid the ultimate price for the love of their country.  Our country was built upon the men and women who serve, protect and are willing to lay their lives down for others.  For their bravery and sacrifice I am eternally grateful. I wrote this and posted it last year. In a Soldier’s Memory  John 15:13 Greater love … Continue reading →

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