Most people probably think that going out and cutting down a tree to bring into your home to decorate for Christmas is a fairly simple, straight forward process, but actually there is a lot more to it than you might realize. Especially if you are five years old. To give everyone equal opportunity on how to [...]
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Dec 02 2011
Raindrops On Roses Giveaway Winner
First I have to say, Wowie, wow, wow! You guys left some of the nicest comments on my one year blogiversary post. Truly. Thank you. I am surprised, flattered, humbled and sincerely appreciative. I have been busy compiling your suggestions and have already implemented one of them! Did you all notice the new print function [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Nov 28 2011
Raindrops On Roses (Giveaway Alert!)
November 24th was Thanksgiving this year, a very special day in and of itself. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! November 24th is momentous for me for another reason as well, but I wanted to wait until today to celebrate with you all. One year ago on November 24th, I started this blog. One year! [...]
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Happy (Ugly) Thanksgiving
Most people don’t think of the word ‘ugly’ as being associated with Thanksgiving, but as of yesterday, I most certainly do. In fact, yesterday was the ugliest day I’ve had in a very long time. Cameron came home from school a few days ago with a sheet of paper with a recipe on it. He said their school [...]
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Curried Sweet Potato Fritters
I’ve mentioned before that my 5-year-old son Jace wanted to take Tae Kwon Do lessons and how he spent the first class glued to me sitting on the bench against the wall. What I didn’t mention since then is that he spent the subsequent two introductory classes in the very same manner. Before each class he would [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Oct 31 2011
My Favorite Day of the Year!
Tonight is the night When dead leaves fly, Like witches on switches Across the sky, When elf and sprite Flit through the night, On a moony sheen. Tonight is the night When leaves make a sound, Like a gnome in his home Under the ground, When spooks and trolls Creep out of holes, Mossy and [...]
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