Thanks Given

If you think about it, we say and write the words “thank you” hundreds of times a year. It’s almost second nature that I find myself ending many phone conversations or emails with the closing words, “thanks.” I even had … Continue reading

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Opening the Floodgates to the Holidays

There’s no stopping it. The hounds have been released. The holidays are upon us. I mowed the lawn real short, threw down some grass seeds and spread out a nice layer of steer manure as the boys came home from … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving and Leftover Party (You can't look back)

Doesn’t it feel like we are just plowing through the holidays. It does for me. Halloween and Thanksgiving are checked off the calendar, the first candle of Advent has been lit, Xmas lights were strung with care and it feels … Continue reading

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Twas the Day Before Thankgiving…

and all through the house, the smell of bacon is wafting about. The pre Thanksgiving wheels are in full swing. Theo and Debbie are starting desserts. Bacon seems to be the common thread running throughout the entire Thanksgiving meal. Today … Continue reading

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Givingthanks (part 3-Crown Making)

Another crafty activity to engage the hands and minds of all those who came to out Thanksgiving feast was crown making. Our friend Jakki has been doing this at her house for a while and we thought we would give … Continue reading

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