Halloween

  • 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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  • Raising Grampy – The Holidays!

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    Hi guys! It’s me, Liam, and I KNOW! It’s been awhile! Mommy asked me the other day why I hadn’t posted in a long time and I said, “Hey! I can only work with what I got!” Grampy was hogging the tablet. Mommy looked it up and I haven’t been able to write since October!…

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  • When Is It Too Soon To Decorate For Christmas?

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    We just might be in for a battle here at Braley Manor. In case you don’t know, my daughter and grandson are living with us for a few months while her husband is away on deployment. It’s really been wonderful having them. I get to spend a lot of time with my grandson and I…

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  • Upon Further Review, October Ain’t Bad Either

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    I’ve written before about how I think September is becoming one of my favorite months. The weather can still be warm but not hot and humid. However, I’ve noticed a few friends posting this week about their love for October and I have to admit that they are winning me over. The main thing of…

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  • Halloween Edition – Chapter 41

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    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam. “Trick-or-treat!” Does that still work? I had a really good Halloween even though I still don’t know why we did that. All year long it’s “Don’t talk to strangers” but on that night I can ask them for candy? My mommy was so happy with how my Pluto costume came…

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  • Doing All The Chores – Chapter 40

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    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and I just have to say it gets tiring doing all the chores around here. I don’t think Grampy’s pulling his weight and what’s that thing I heard about —— “allowance?” I gotta look into that. I’ve been helping mommy with the chores. I helped her give the plants some…

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  • Annual Blog “Favorite Halloween Candy”

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    Do you have those “annual” things you have to do? A yearly physical, a trip to the dentist or getting your eyes tested are just a few that come to mind. Sometimes you dread making these appointments and then checking off your to-do list. Then there are other times when an annual event can be…

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  • Woof Wednesday

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    Hi guys! It’s me, Oscar the Beagle. You would not believe this thing they got me for my bronchitis! I think I told you before that I have chronic bronchitis. Grammy and Grampy give me a new medicine twice a day. Grampy says if this keeps up I have to get a part time job…

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  • Woof Wednesday

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    In my own defense (Yeah, it’s another one of those weeks), sometimes he puts mini muffins in there. Hi guys! It’s me, Oscar the Beagle. Last weekend I got into Grampy’s backpack. He wasn’t happy. Grampy has a backpack that he takes to all the games where he’s the broadcaster guy, whatever that means. Maybe…

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  • Getting Yourself Ready For Winter – Sunday Column

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    Yesterday we spent some time prepping the yard for winter. Priscilla emptied out her flower pots and washed them out before stowing them away and I dug up the remains of my garden and left the dirt to weather the winter. It was a beautiful day to work outside and we even had a chance…

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