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Category Archives: Holidays
Happy Easter To All
Fact: The first story of a rabbit (later named the “Easter Bunny”) hiding eggs in a garden was published in 1680. The tradition continues. Our family gets together at a local restaurant and celebrates. We selected Seasons 52 because Downtown … Continue reading
Partee Til’ Dawn!
Fact: It was the night of September 15, 1787, and George Washington had many reasons to celebrate. Washington’s friends in the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, along with several other framers of the Constitution, decided to throw a celebration at the … Continue reading
Christmas Minus One!!
If at least two family members remain incarcerated, we won’t have to put the leaf in the table. When I got up this morning, it was raining so hard the animals were starting to pair up. Scout wanted out, of … Continue reading
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Today We Celebrate Paul’s 77th Birthday!
Paul: “Doctor Mary, I get heartburn every time I eat birthday cake.” Doctor Mary: “Next time, take off the candles.” Today we celebrate, and we start by getting everything ready for this afternoon’s wild party. The dancing girls arrived a … Continue reading
10,000 Lights Or Maybe 9,998?
A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still gently allows you to grow. – William Shakespeare The morning was glorious without a cloud in the sky. … Continue reading
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Robin’s Birthday Was Celebrated In Style!
I always get emotional on Robin’s birthday. Even my cake is in tiers. Bright and early, we braved the ice-cold air and wandered to the back of the house, threw off the spa cover with abandon, and jumped in, making … Continue reading
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A Day To Remember; Off The Grid!
What would a barefoot man get if he stepped on an electric fence? A pair of shocks. We Got up this morning to start getting ready for Thanksgiving day, and, low and behold, the light wouldn’t come on in the … Continue reading
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Geting Ready For Thanksgiving
What sound does a turkey’s phone make?” “Wing, wing, wing! We were up early and started preparing for Thanksgiving. We did some errands first, like getting two new tables, just in case, and then to Walmart to get all the … Continue reading
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Sunday And Another “Christnas Activity” At The Elks!
Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It’s cheaper. One eye popped open, and I turned over to look at the clock; it can’t be 7:00 AM already! It was indeed time to get up … Continue reading
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Carve That Pumpkin; Tote That Bale!
Eat, Drink & Be Scary We were up by 7:00 AM and getting the house for the family to join us around noon! Mary worked in the kitchen and I attacked the outside. The pizza was ordered at 11:00 AM … Continue reading
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