Category Archives: Family

Story of the day – Mr. Edwards meets Santa Claus (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

Posted on December 26, 2019 by

“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”   — Laura Ingalls Wilder  This … Continue reading →

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Gift Week, Day Five – Your Fondest Wish

Posted on December 20, 2019 by

Today, I want to know what you would like to have this year for Christmas. I want to know what material gift(s) you want. Is it a particular kind of clothing – perhaps a cashmere coat? Maybe a beautiful ring … Continue reading →

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Gift Week, Day Four – Gifts We Remember

Posted on December 19, 2019 by

What is the best Christmas gift you ever received? Which is the most nostalgic? Which ones do you remember from your childhood? This is one of the first gifts that I remember receiving – a marionette of Princess Summer-Fall-Winter-Spring, from … Continue reading →

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Gift Week, Day Three – Weird Gifts

Posted on December 18, 2019 by

Remember Ralphie’s bunny suit? A well-intentioned gift from a doting aunt, in whose memory Ralph lives forever as a toddler.

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Gift Week, Day Two – Stockings and Stocking Stuffers

Posted on December 17, 2019 by
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Gift Week, Day One – Homemade

Posted on December 16, 2019 by

A repeat post, updated – hope you don’t mind. If you’re like me, you may not even remember it from previous years.So many times over the years I’ve wanted to give gifts to people I associate with regularly, but who … Continue reading →

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Today’s Twitter bits …

Posted on November 23, 2019 by

The wicked witch is still with us. says @HillaryClinton https://t.co/br0PeH1niL — Sara A. Carter (@SaraCarterDC) November 23, 2019 Why were WE giving our hard earned money to Ukraine if they had so much money to give to Hillary and Biden? … Continue reading →

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