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Claude the Dog: A Christmas Story
My favorite book about Christmas is one my mom used to read to me when I was little. Every year, she pulled out the story of Claude the Dog by Dick Gackenbach. The simple illustrations and minimal use of color throughout the book almost make you not look twice at it. However, the expressions of
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I wanna go back…
“I wanna go back and do it all over, But I can’t go back, I know. I wanna go back, ‘Cause I’m feeling so much older, But I can’t go back, I know.” I Wanna Go Back by Eddie Money, 1986 DO YOU EVER JUST WANT TO GO BACK??? I wish I could go back
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A Family Tradition
“I’m just carrying on an ole family tradition,” Hank Williams Jr., 1979 As another Thanksgiving approaches, I reflect on the family traditions of years past. This year, we will have one less person at the table. The person who always made the traditional dishes that “we” liked. The person who LOVED watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving
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The Magic Mailbox
Before the Elf on the Shelf weaseled his way into our home, (I resisted until he was brought into my home three years ago against my wishes because elves little faces creep me out, but that’s a story for another day,) the Magic Mailbox was born. When my little girl was 5, she got the
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(Don’t) Call Me…
“Call meeee, on the line. Call me, call me, anytime. Call me.” (Blondie, 1980) Used to be, everyone wanted a call from someone…because it was usually someone you actually wanted to talk to. Nowadays, almost everyone texts or messages through social media. The only phone calls I get are from my immediate family and…you guessed
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“There’s a Hole in my Heart that can only be filled by You.” Extreme, 1991
It’s been a week. A week since my mom died. It sounds so weird to say that. My mom died. It’s one of those phrases you simultaneously dread saying and believe will never happen. The “firsts” have already begun. First phone calls to my parents where my dad chats for a few minutes, then hands
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“A mother’s love is everything. It is what brings a child into this world. It is what molds their entire being.” — Jamie McGuire
“You’ve been a great mom. You always did a good job. Always worked hard. You’re my best friend. God bless you.” These were my last words to my mom. My mom. The person who was so delighted to become a mom. The person who raised me to be a kind, compassionate human being. As I
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It’s Fall, Ya’ll!
My guide to the best things to do in Hendersonville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. It’s FALL, Ya’ll!
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There is no problem that a library card can’t solve…
There is no problem that a library card can’t solve. -Eleanor Brown September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. If you don’t have a public library card, you should. There are SO many FREE services that your local public library provides. Some of the services I have encountered at public libraries are: I was in
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If you see me running, you should probably run, too!
I miss running. I really do. For a period of about 8 years when I was in my thirties, I was a serious runner. Seriously. I ran half-marathons, 5K’s, you name it. I never went for the full marathon, but in training, I ran close to it. I had a great running partner who is
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- Claude the Dog: A Christmas Story
- I wanna go back…
- A Family Tradition
- The Magic Mailbox
- (Don’t) Call Me…
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