Category Archives: Annual Posts

Foodie Friday – Loaves and “Fish” Sticks

. Since my favorite fella has a birthday coming up, I thought it might be nice to share the recipe of one of his all-time favorites with everyone. Way back in the day, Paul’s Grandma Nettie started making this recipe for her family.  Being … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to a Very Special Little Girl

On this day 13 years ago, we were given a very special gift: . . On July 10, 2001, we welcomed Rebecca Claire into the world.  She was absolutely perfect – another beautiful daughter.  A few hours after her birth, … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, America! (2014)

. “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to … Continue reading

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THIS is why you “Don’t Mess With Texas”…..: Happy Anniversary to the USAF’s 149th Fighter Wing!

This was originally posted in September, 2011: Got this in an e-mail from Paul earlier today: This F-16 was painted to celebrate the 149th FW 65th anniversary. The United States Air Force’s 149th Fighter Wing is a Texas Air National Guard unit located … Continue reading

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Sunday Funnies: Top 10 (OK, 11) Tips on Surviving Your High School Reunion

. Last year, Paul and I headed down the highway to attend my High School Reunion.  It was great to see old friends and catch up on what had been happening in our lives, but I’m sure that I was not the only one … Continue reading

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Father’s Day

Today is the first Father’s Day since Paul’s father passed away.  I know that he has great memories of his Dad from his childhood (and beyond); I am so very grateful that my Dad is still around for me to … Continue reading

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Happy Flag Day!

.. What better way to celebrate this day than with a song specifically about the United States flag? Written by George M. Cohan in 1906 – and the first song from a musical to sell over a million copies of … Continue reading

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June 6, 1944: The Beginning of the End

Truly, a day that turned the tide of the war in Europe: Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes … Continue reading

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Hello, June

. It’s the first day of June – what better way to start out the month than with this classic number from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” ? . . Wasn’t that fun? Hope you enjoyed it! .

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The Day That All Moms Dread…..

Well, I knew this day had to come – it comes around every year. The day that all kids look forward to. and all mothers dread. That’s right, folks – the Last Day of School is here….. . . Oh, … Continue reading

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