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  • Motoring

    Sidekick Nothing screams Christmas like hitting the road with Dog as your co-pilot.

  • Don’t Delay

    There’s still time to shop for all your stocking stuffers.

    Yay!

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  • Elizabeth Edwards

    You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving
    graces: my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope.
    These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more
    joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined.

    via abclocal.go.com

    I'm truly saddened by the death of this remarkable woman. I have always been impressed by Elizabeth Edwards' intellect, courage, and dignity. I shall keep Elizabeth and her children in my thoughts, and do my best to live the lessons of spirit and strength that her life exemplified.

  • Remembrance

    Nine Pearl Harbor survivors participated in Tuesday’s event commemorating the
    69th anniversary of the attack on the United States.

    via www.kitsapsun.com

    Thank you, gentlemen, for your service to our country. That date and the deeds done will not be forgotten.

  • A turn of phrase…

    …sometimes loses something in translation.

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  • You Know…That Square Shaped Cereal

    Butter Fixings Mix

    'Tis definitely not the season until one breaks out the Party Mix fixin's.

  • web browsing

    Web I don't like going to the mall to get mauled. I do like being comfy and getting in a bit of holiday shopping while watching ABC Family's Harry Potter Weekend. Need that gift wrapped? Shipped? No worries. Sit back, relax, tax your fingers with a few keystrokes, and enjoy the peace and quiet of your couch. Can there be any other way to shop? I think not.

  • Keep Your Cheer in Check

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    I have one holiday decoration up. The neighbors have their house lit like a casino on the Vegas strip. The subtle, more intimate scenes of the season, like the sharp scent of nutmeg and clove or flickering candlelight are more to my taste. Twinkling lights on a tree is instant magic. Inflatable Santa’s and reindeer (especially when Santa is a flattened heap of plastic during the day) make for cheesy landscaping. Who am I to ridicule one’s artistic vision of Yule? Perhaps a blossoming Scrooge or Grinch. But I still abide by a simple motto no matter what time of year: Less is More.

  • Trading Names

    All in the familyPat – Angie

    Sheila – Ange

    Ange – Theresa

    Dave – Mike

    Angie – Tre’

    Mike – Steve

    Theresa – Mom

    Steve – Dad

    Tre’ – Dave

     

    Than you, angefitzgerald.com, for the family photo!

  • Getting In The Spirit

    The mantel is already for Santa to come down the
    chimney!!!  I've just got to fix Jack's stocking this year.  It is
    going the wrong direction.  Sorry Jack. Nana will get busy on that.

    via texasirishways.blogspot.com

    Have you taken a look at the calendar lately? Notice how there aren't any pages left? How did this happen? Time has slipped on by while I was apparently engaged in some effort or activity of which I have no recollection. Well, thank goodness Mom has taken hold of the situation and has jumped headlong into the holiday spirit. I know what I'll be doing this weekend. How about you?