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  • Christmas Shopping Craziness

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    This week I started my Christmas shopping which is a bit early for me. It’s not as late as a friend of mine who used to say he didn’t start until December 23rd. I never knew if he was telling the truth but I wouldn’t put it past him. Have you noticed that the stores…

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  • Is It Time For New Traditions?

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    I hope you had a very nice Thanksgiving. Thursday night I found myself thinking about traditions. I think traditions are wonderful and I love to hear about what different families do and how those traditions came to be. I guess I was thinking about traditions because this year seemed to be so different from our…

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  • Shocking Revelation: I Like Hallmark Movies

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    I may have to turn in my “Man Card” after this one. True confession: I like Hallmark Movies. Well, the Christmas Hallmark Movies. It all started last year when my daughter, Sarah (and grandson Liam), were staying with us while my son-in-law was deployed with the Navy. Every night my wife, Priscilla, and Sarah would…

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  • How Many Times Have I Stared Out This Window?

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    I found myself staring out my kitchen window the other day. I wondered, “How many times have I stared out this window over the years looking at that tree?” It’s my kitchen window and I found myself staring at a tree across the street as the leaves were turning color. A view I’ve seen probably…

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  • America’s Favorite Candies

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    Halloween is fast approaching and once again we face the dilemma: How much candy should I buy? It never fails: You buy a lot because you almost ran out last year and you’re left with Halloween candy until Christmas. Or you make a small purchase because you only had a few kids last year and…

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  • Optimism Is A Muscle

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    I think I told you that my children gave me a one-year membership to MasterClass for my birthday and I have really been enjoying it. For those that don’t know, MasterClass offers online courses that cover a wide range of topics. You pick a class and then watch several videos. You can watch as many…

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  • Up, Up, And Away!

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    I was stopped at a traffic light the other day when I looked off in the distance and saw a lone balloon sailing off into the atmosphere. My first thought was, “Oh-oh! Someone’s not going to be happy.” I watched it sail away into a cloudless blue sky. I found myself wondering what the story…

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  • Everything’s Bigger In Texas

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    They say everything is bigger in Texas and after our recent trip I would certainly agree. For those that don’t know, my daughter, son-in-law and grandson are now in Corpus Christi, Texas. That’s the latest assignment from the Navy. Last week Priscilla and I made our first trip ever to the state of Texas and…

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  • Another Fun Week

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    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and I had another great week with my Grammy and Grampy in Texas! First it was my birthday and I had some friends over for my party! I had a Bluey birthday party and a sprinkle cake! I got lotsa nice presents and my mommy and daddy bought me a…

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  • Guess Who Came To Texas?

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    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and guess who came to visit? Grammy and Grampy!!! They got on a big plane and came to see me! Mommy and daddy too, and my puppies Luke and Yoda. Mommy, daddy and I went to pick them up at the airport. I gave Grammy and Grampy a tour around…

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