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Read.Read, Gabe, readHere he is, showing off his skillz to Aunt Chelle on Thanksgiving, reading her a book he made in kindergarten.If you were a reader of my blog two years ago, when Gabe started preschool, you would understand my delight in the arrival of this day. I didn't think this baby of mine ...
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Some people dread it, some people boycott it, but I love this part of Christmas.I started making my cards in September, a few each day. These were a few of my favorites. I hope everyone who receives a card from me knows how much love and time goes into each and every one...Decking our halls was so m...
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Back in 2005, my family lost three men in one year.My grandpa died in June, to dementia and kidney failure.My dad died in August, to lung cancer.Joe's grandpa died in October, to emphysema and pneumonia.My kids lost three grandpas in four short months.The only one left is Bob. Joe's dad. My father-i...
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In our area, the snow usually waits til January to make its appearance.This year, notsomuch.We woke up this morning to a surprise snow delay, due to a "microburst of isolated snowshowers".Methinks that's weatherman speak for "holy crap, we didn't know it was going to snow last night&q...
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They the weathermen are predicting a week of "arctic chill" for the Cincinnati area.Brrr, I say.The trouble is, I have quite a bit of shopping yet to do for the holidays. I cannot STAND to be cold Arizona looks really good this time of year. So I'm trying to decide whether or not to bundle...
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