Celebrate with Food
Fourth of July is a time of celebrating everything that is good about our country and I can think of no better way to celebrate than with food. Here are a few recipes to help
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The Father’s in My Life
My biological father was an interesting, energetic, well-educated man with many God given talents. He was charismatic, had a talent for writing, acting and could sell you your least favorite car if you gave him
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I Know I’m Old When the Car Knows More Than I Do
Its official, I am old. When my electronics can do more than I, it’s a for sure. We recently purchased a new car and it was like learning to drive all over again. Everything is
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Oops! I Lied
Habits or addictions are a tough thing to break. Researchers say that it can take 10 weeks or longer to break a habit. And then one day, you decide you will have just one cookie
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It’s the Little Things that Make the Memories Big
“The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don’t celebrate those, they can pass you by.” Alek Wrek. Do your senses open up the memory box of
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Rejoice! For Jesus is Born!
Rejoice! For Jesus is Born! “To those gathered with us and to those gathered without us, to those less fortunate and those with the wisdom to help; here’s to the light in each and every
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A Christmas Thought
This Christmas we find ourselves in a changing world. Maybe you’re like me wanting to hold onto things the way they were rather than moving on with our life as it is today. Maybe this
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The Great Bread Dough Fiasco
My husband must have been a baker in his last life. In this life he is a man of science. Thad brings the same methodical precision to his passion for baking bread as he did
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Never Forget
Today we remember those that lost their lives because of hate and those whose lives were saved because of love for their country, their commitment to their work and the goodness within. Many sacrificed their
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Liesl Changes Life
Ever feel like you’re the typical dog that is intently sniffing the ground when suddenly you spot a squirrel and you’re off to try and catch it! “Squirrel alert!” The squirrel or distraction in my
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It Takes Two to Have a Baby
And the man I have lived with for 45 years who didn’t want any more animals in the “Schoen Zoo” turned to me and simply said – “I miss a dog, too.” See my blog:
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So What Have We Been Missing?
The pangs in my heart knew what my brain didn’t. It was unconditional love, devoted companionship, and the constant entertainment that doesn’t fail when a rainstorm or FP&L (also known as Florida Flash and Flicker)
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