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K is for Keys . . . to my new minivan (Don’t be jealous)

A few of you might recall that when we first moved to Ruralville, we bought an old Honda Accord to save gas on trips to town. In a nutshell, here’s what was wrong with the Honda: 1)  It was too … Continue reading

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I is for Impossible

I love my parents.  Truly, I do.  But they are complete and utter goobers when it comes to all things computer-ish. (Sort of like how I was a complete and utter goober when it came to preparing a holiday meal … Continue reading

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H is for Hostess with the Mostess

How to Host Easter Dinner for 17 People.  By Taylor Maliblahblah 1)  Tell yourself that you are 30 years old and it is high time you hosted a turkey dinner with all the works. 2)  Realize that 17 people will … Continue reading

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G is for Great Words

My life is not the way I had imagined it.  Don’t misunderstand . . .  I am happy and blessed.  It’s just that this is not the life I would have imagined.  I would have never, ever, thought I would … Continue reading

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F is for Facebook

F is for Facebook. (source) I submit that there is nothing more brutal than Facebook’s relationship status procedure.  For those of you unfamiliar with The Book of Faces, when someone adds to their profile that they are in a relationship … Continue reading

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A Quickie Post

(as if any of my posts are ever quick) Yes.  I already posted today.  What of it? Since this blog is my way of recording our memories, I just wanted to hop in and jot down this little convo I … Continue reading

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This Post Brought to You By the Letter E

Thank you for all your suggestions for the E post.  I am using them all and putting them in a lovely, list form. I hope you have your party pants on. 1)  E is for Elk.  Elk.  You know, the … Continue reading

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D is for Daisy Mae

Yesterday, we had our homeschooling portfolio conference.  I shall not mince words with you:  I LOATHE portfolios.  But, alas, it is the path I have chosen on this joyous homeschooling journey of mine. And I use the term “joyous” quite … Continue reading

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