tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139322572011-11-12T09:37:47.701-05:00My thoughts on life, learning, and everything in between.Deannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08297303119146586446noreply@blogger.comBlogger2191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13932257.post-89797452268442202302011-02-05T00:39:00.002-05:002011-02-05T00:40:46.874-05:00

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"Keep in mind that it is only when you feel you have the legitimate right to say no that you can say yes with utmost certainty, sincerity, and enthusiasm." taken from Today's Daily Om, "Finding Freedom in NO" (read all of it here)

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I just had to share this wonderful post from fellow unschooler, Ren.Wild and precious....A one-way ticket to the grave. That's what we all have. I wrote about it at one of my unschooling lists and then the thought really settled in. Parents of younger children often worry about college, worry about what their children are learning, worry, worry. I understand those heartstrings being pulled so

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1. I have a history of self-sabotage.2. The answer is something I wish I knew.3. I'm eating (or recently ate) peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat toast.4. I really would like to live my life on the road (for a little while, anyway).5. So that's it, that's your final decision?6. Something IS definitely better than nothing!7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to making some

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I am from 70's sitcoms, from Popsicles and swingsets. I am from the cheery pink bedroom with daisy wallpaper, infused with Tinkerbell perfume.I am from the lilac bushes with their heart shaped leaves and the weeping willow tree that perpetually shed it's branches.I am from Sunday pasta and perfectionism, from Judy and Florence and Irma. I am from the cleaners and the gardeners. From "You're so

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1. That's a union that's meant to be.2. Hey all you friends/family visiting Florida; I'm over here!3. The possibilities include: bagels, waffles, pancakes, eggs, cereal, and hotpockets.4. Beef stew is one of my favorite cool day recipes.5. How will you know if you don't ask?6. If a hurricane passes through, you're guaranteed big winds and a stormy sky.7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm

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1. I feel so very blessed.2. Travelling to new places is (almost) always fun.3. Right now, I can hear these things: guns shooting (a video game) and paper folding.4. I just found some college friends on Facebook and I'm glad I could connect with them again.5. The last time I talked to Sue(college friend mentioned above) was about five years ago.6. I plan to not labor this Labor day weekend.7. And

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Bridgton, ME August 2009 1. I remember, I remember dancing in the dark of Spit/DV8 in Boston and loving it.2. Dear Mom, Grandma & Grandpop, Grandmother & Grandpop, Nana & Pap Pap I want you to know that I am so grateful that you were a part of my life and I will never forget you.3. Is that my ass!!???4. I'm trying to resist the temptation of ......Who am I kidding? I can't resist temptation. ;P5.

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1. Eggs and noodles make a quick and easy dinner.2. He Speaks to Me is the book I'm reading right now.3. July brings back memories of being very pregnant and waiting until the 28th to finally deliver my firstborn son (due on the 8th).4. Her disappointment in me was obvious.5. They say if you tell your dreams to the universe, they will come true.6. Give yourself time to think it over.7. As for the

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1. I grew up believing there was a law that prohibited marriage until you were 25 years old. (Mom wanted to be sure I finished college first. ;P )2. Yahoo was the last website I was at before visiting here.3. Why don't you just let it go?4. Acceptance helps me relax.5. Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind.6. Insincerity is very off-putting.7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm

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TGIF.... or I might never remember to blog! ;P1. Home sweet, happy, wonderful, loving home. (from the art in our bathroom ;) )2. My favorite thing for dinner lately is Anna's Pizza.3. Jimmy Neutron's robot dog, Goddard, says "bark! bark! bark!"4. A nice long walk along the beach is revitalizing.5. We could all use a daily dose of some good news. The Good News Network has it. Check it out!6. When

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1. It's cold and rainy if you live up north. If you live in Florida, it's usually hot and rainy - weird!2. I love my little cherry tomatoes.3. My favorite health and beauty product is a lovely lavender Zum Bar of soap.4. A DVD player and a few Nintendo DSes in the car make for a nice long ride.5. Well, first of all good grades are not necessarily an inidication of intelligence.6. I can't quite

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1. Moving on up, to the East side, to a deluxe apartment in the sky-y-y!2. Too many people don't realize they're free.3. My best quality is patient persistence.4. I'll come up with the great idea, if you work out the details.5. In nearly 10 years, all three of my children will be able to drive.6. Intrinsic motivation is what I need right now! 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward

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This was in my e-mail inbox this morning. It describes my view of life and learning pretty accurately. It's a wonderful thing to know that you can learn whenever, whatever, and however you want. The prospect fills me with a joy and excitement that I want to share with everyone. This life of learning is better than any single school could ever be, and the only enrollment requirement is to be alive

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1. If we had no winter, we would never discover the infinite beauty of snowflakes.2. Being a mother is a perpetual astonishment.3. If I had my life to live over, I'd rather not. I'm not done with this one yet! 4. A LOT can happen inside of four and twenty hours!5. If you've never been thrilled by the clouds, I wish that for you.6. To be interested in the changing seasons is practical for living

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Our unschooling lifestyle is so intimately tied to use of the Internet, I can hardly imagine life without it. I initially learned about unschooling, and continue to learn about it from the rich resources found on-line. The potential for almost immediate feedback to questions is unparalleled. Numerous times every day, we "look it up" on-line. We seek answers to questions about such varied topics

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This was our first Mother's Day without my husband's mom here. I was missing her so much this week. It is such a bittersweet holiday this year. As sad as I am for not having my mother-in-law and my grandmothers here to celebrate, it makes me even more grateful for my own mother still being a part of my life, and especially grateful to actually be a mother myself. I am frequently awe-struck by the

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Here's a glimpse at some of what we've been up to since I last blogged here.I got a new car! We went skiing with cousins in Maine. We visited Grandpop in NY. We celebrated Uncle Joe's birthday with him in CT. We went to Dave & Buster's for the first and second time ever while in NY. What a fun place! I wish we had one close to us. We colored Easter eggs.We hung out with some of our unschooling

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No, not THE movie, but a short made by my oldest son on another Friday the 13th over a year ago. I couldn't get it to embed here, so click the link and enjoy!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYyqxQcz6sY

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1. It seems like years since it's been clear. Here comes the sun, here comes the sun, and I say it's all right.2. Turn it off when you're done, please?3. If I thought you were coming over I'd have changed out of my pajamas!4. Love is what I think of most when I think of you.5. To me, Valentine's Day means another good reason for eating chocolate, yay!6. God gives me strength.7. And as for the

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Creepy, huh? My kids had fun at the Coraline movie website exploring, replacing eyes with buttons, and creating flowers, but the button eyes just creep me out! There are also really interesting behind the scenes videos and pictures on the website (which is really quite impressive and worth checking out). I learned what a cool and creative job it is being a "rigger", and how "thinking outside

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1. Please don't tell me the gory details.2. Can you make that a little later in the morning?3. The color green makes me want to go outside!4. I have a craving for nothing at the moment, YAY!5. If my life had a pause button, I'd pause it and keep rewinding all the times I see my hubby and kids all playing together joyfully.6. Eyes are the best when they're not buttons. ;P7. And as for the weekend,

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1. Oh, I am so missing my mother-in-law!2. It is so gratifying to be with my kids everyday, seeing all the changes, big and little.3. During the funeral, I wasn't the only one laughing when my nephew started asking, "Is Pa being quiet? Is Aunt Fran being quiet? Is Uncle Joe being quiet? Is Daddy being quiet?" and on and on..4. Drive in this ice and snow and traffic everyday; are you kidding me???

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Over 27 years ago, when I was still in high school, I met and fell in love with my husband. But it was clear from the very beginning, that I fell for his family as hard as I fell for him. My husband has a large, loving, loyal, family that loves to laugh. Before meeting them, I truly doubted the existence of such intact, happy families. I thought they only existed in television sitcoms. I am

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1. The world is wondering what 2009 will bring.2. "Okay," was the last thing I said.3. I wonder who wrote the book of love.4. May there be peace at the end of all things.5. There's something to be said for taking your time.6. Right here is where I want to be.7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to having a full fridge . Tomorrow my plans include calling a few friends to make

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THE DAILY GROOVE ~ by Scott Noellewww.enjoyparenting.com/dailygroove:: Is Joy Knocking On Your Door? ::She knocked on the huge palace door. The peepholecover slid open, revealing the grim face of thepalace guard. "Who goes there?""I am Joy," she answered with a smile, "I'm here tovisit the Queen."The guard shut the peephole abruptly. A few minuteslater, it slid open again and the guard said, "

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Just a partial list of some of the random things I learned in the past year. I learned:* That I have a compulsion to have a picture included in every blogpost and that without my laptop, my photo sharing skills are severely limited.* That I have a very strong attachment to my laptop, and how I have it set up, and I miss it terribly now that it's STILL being fixed.* That it really is as great as I

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1. I must LIVE before I die.2. You can't stop once you start.3. I wish I never had to buy a bra again.4. Unschooling has helped me change my life.5. I know the song Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton) by heart.6. If I weren't so afraid, I would scuba dive.7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to my son's band practice ending. Tomorrow my plans might include strawberry picking, and

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Hope your holidays are merry and bright! xo

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Let me tell you about my dear husband with this "Husband Meme" I saw on Julie's blog.1. He’s sitting in front of the TV. What is on the screen? Whatever channel he happened to stop on right before the magic remote put him to sleep.2. You’re out to eat. What kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Italian3. What is one food he doesn’t like? Pretty much anything from a box or can.4. You go out

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1. Snow is beautifully quiet and calming.2. I'm looking forward to being thinner and more energetic.3. My husband is the best pastry chef ever!4. One of my favorite old tv shows is Wonder Years (not really that old, but about "old times").5. I'm done with cleaning (in my dreams).6. The most enjoyable thing around the holidays is the time spent with family and friends.7. And as for the weekend,

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Gratitude is born in hearts that take time to count up past mercies.Charles E. JeffersonI hope you all had a wonderful day full of memories and memory-making that left you stuffed with gratitude! ;)

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Photo credit: Reagan Photography (edited by Tom)1. The last band I saw live was Horizons.2. What I look forward to most on Thanksgiving is the overflowing gratitude.3. My Christmas/holiday shopping is started, but nowhere near finished.4. Thoughts of FOOD fill my head! ('Tis not the season to begin a diet!)5. I wish I could wear sweatpants and look sexy in them.6. Bagpipes and the bassoon are two

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1. Please feel free to move about the cabin. 2. When I hug my kids, I can't help sniffing their heads occasionally.3. My favorite thing to cook is whatever is easiest.4. Lately, "Daria" is something I can't get enough of.5. That's the thing I love most about my life.6. When I'm in the store and I hear people being mean and threatening their little kids, it always makes me think to myself, what

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Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.Bertrand Russell

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Believe it or not, wandering around lost in a cornfield can be quite fun! It was a beautiful day last Saturday when we went to Long and Scott Farms to experience their corn mazes. The theme of this year's mazes is agriculture, so the larger maze resembled a tractor and the smaller maze was made to look like the John Deere symbol. We probably walked for at least three hours total, but I'm pretty

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1. My blueprint for success includes lots of flexibility. 2. My daughter's Butterfingers was the last candy I ate.3. The best facial moisturizer I've ever used is from Aveeno, don't know the name off-hand, but it's for sensitive skin.4. A walk in the sun can be good therapy.5. I'd like to tell you about how I became the Prince of Bel-Air. ;P6. I think compassion is my strongest characteristic.7.

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...and thank you Alice Paul, and thank you to all the women who so courageously stood up for women and their right to vote. Thank you for enduring the hardship, humiliation, and even brutality, all to secure the right to vote. The first three generations of women voters in my family ( my grandmother, my mother, and me)Thank you to my grandmother, Florence (Grant) Ingerson, for telling me that

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Hands, andFeet. I decided to take this challenge after seeing it on Janet's blog. It is hosted each week by Tink. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to take new pictures each week, or if it's okay to use photos I already have that fit. I happened to have these two pix (that I love) already, so there you go!

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Pumpkins were mutilated, and guts were everywhere! Aliens landed and creepy crawlies came out.There was a Sumo Reaper/ Grim Sumo, and gangsta fairies. But the scariest thing by far was the Barbie's who lost their heads........ Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Hope your Halloween was horribly fun!

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1. My favorite food seasoning is garlic. 2. Every so often, silence is music to my ears.3. Lucky is the nickname of my son's first best friend when he was in school.4. Being a good parent is something I take very seriously.5. Many people are too fearful about the state of our nation, and what the election of either candidate will mean to our future.6. Halloween candy was the last thing I bought

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...our family welcomed Angelica into our lives and the world. I was overjoyed to have another female in the house, someone with whom to share the special joys of being a girl. And oh what a girl she is! Angelica has been such a joy to be with as she grows. She has a wonderful sense of humor and a style that uniquely her own. I admire her ability to "cut to the chase" and read people's true

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1. Right now, I'm feeling very antsy and tired. 2. Feeling healthy is where I want to be. 3. How does one go to sleep and get up at the same time every day? 4. Very little keeps me on track. 5. Please don't send me any more bogus e-mails about the presidential candidates. 6. Gratitude and hugs fill me with joy. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to creating some

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1. One of the best concerts/plays/movies I ever saw that I really didn't think I'd like was.....Well, I couldn't really say it was one of the best movies I've ever seen, but I was quite pleasantly surprised by Transformers. 2. Guacamole is a recipe my DH recently made that was delicious!3. It's time for pumpkins.4. A pina colada flavored ice pop is quite refreshing.5. If I never hear the word

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My daughter (Angelica) finally started her own blog! She's 11 years old and wants to meet people to talk to so check out her blog! http://www.Ienjoycheese.blogspot.com/

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If you want good news for a change, my friend Gerri makes it very easy for you. All you have to do is view her Good News Network. It's all good, all the time! Gerri has been at this for 11 years now, and her commitment to focusing on the positive is stronger than ever. Just recently Gerri and her network were featured on a television show called American Crossroads. I highly recommend viewing the

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I saw this on Kelly's blog and decided to try it out.Your result for The Perception Personality Image Test...NBPC - The DaydreamerNature, Background, Big Picture, and ColorYou perceive the world with particular attention to nature. You focus on the hidden treasures of life (the background) and how that fits into the larger picture. You are also particularly drawn towards the colors around you.

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...that I write about our Live and Learn experience this year. I'm just finding it so hard to put into words. The Live and Learn Conferences have been a part of our lives for the past six years, since we attended our first one in South Carolina. Ever since then, it has become something that our family looks forward to for the entire year. It becomes as anticipated, if not more so, than Christmas

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That's the logo this year, and we're already right in the middle of it. You know what I'm talking about right? It's......"Banned Books Week, September 27- October 4, 2008Banned Books Week 2008 is the 27th annual celebration of the freedom to read. This freedom, not only to choose what we read, but also to select from a full array of possibilities." (ALA website)They may not be burning books (that

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I don't have the time or energy to post about our trip yet, but here's a peek at some of the conference fun from this year and years past. Enjoy!

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The view from our car as we drove into Pennsylvania. Towards the end of the summer, I took a little vacation from life. ( I'm kind of like a turtle who sticks it head out to explore and enjoy the world, but every so often has to go into it's shell. ) Then in September our family went to the Live and Learn Conference in North Carolina, which was followed by

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My son's band, Horizons, played at the St. Lucie Catholic Church this past Friday. This video doesn't show the band really well, but you'll get a good view of some audience members "throwin' down in the pit". ;P If you want to hear more/a better recording of the band, visit their myspace.

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That was what the cashier at Staples told us about high school, and why my unschooled daughter should go to high school when she's older. He then proceeded to tell us about the fun one can have in high school. For example, this young man was able to arrange to have fireworks explode on his school roof without getting caught! :O I informed him that my 17 year old son (who wasn't with us at the

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I'm so looking forward to seeing my son's band again and I posted that I would see them tonight. It's actually next week. ;P Tonight they're performing too far away for us. Anyway, here's the flyer (which my son designed) for tonight's show.

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1. You know you're old when you have children to remind you how old you are!2. My heart is divided between letting go and holding on.3. A hug from my husband is what I need RIGHT NOW!4. I have felt the elation of delivering a baby, I have known the depths of depression.5. Gah, won't these people wake up and smell the coffee?6. Call me as soon as you can!7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m

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You Are 50% Left Brained, 50% Right BrainedThe left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and

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Here's to all the Dad's out there! Hope you have an enjoyable day with your children, and that it is just one of many.

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If you've seen any of the art I've posted before, you probably know that I love when artists use traditional materials in an untraditional manner, or if they use untraditional materials to create traditional looking art. The "out of the box" creativity of some artists just amazes and inspires me. Here are a few more that I recently saw on-line.First is the artist Yeondoo Jung, who created

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when I see our dog curled up on the cat bed and our cat sprawled across the dog bed. :D

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1. Acting on stage is high up on my bucket list.2. My favorite quote is "All is well."3. I'm not really sure what inspired me to start blogging.4. Strawberries are best when dipped in chocolate!!!5. I was providing occupational therapy to a little boy 4 times a day in the last dream I remember having.6. The most enjoyable time to go for a walk is in the quiet cool morning.7. And as for the

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1. On my laziest day I like to surf the net ! 2. Cleaning off my desk makes me feel like I'm being productive. 3. I love little kittens and big hugs. 4. This summer I want to become a regular at the gym.5. The desire to keep memories that don't rely totally on my own memory, made me start my blog.6. Red Steel and orange mandarins.7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to having my

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(self-portrait by my daughter, Angelica)1. There is absolutely NO way you can get me to believe that spanking is justified! 2. The heat reminds me that summer is almost here! 3. I cannot live without my life. 4. Spinning and auditioning for a play are two things I'd like to try.5. When life hands you lemons throw them back and demand oreos (stated by my daughter).6. Enjoying the bounty of my

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"A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son's memory was blank. Finally, she leaned forward and whispered the cue, "I am the light of the world." The child beamed and with great feeling and a loud clear voice said, "My mother is the light of

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Stephanie tagged me almost a week ago for this.1. Write the title to your own memoir using 6 words.2. Post it on your blog.3. Link to the person that tagged you.4. Tag five more blogs.This was hard. I may be "quiet" in a lot of conversations, but get me started and it's hard to stop! Only six words is quite a challenge, but I guess this would be me:Always learning and trying to improve.Now I tag:

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Aren't these clever sheep? I saw them last night on the Craftzine blog, more here.

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It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. Krishnamurti

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1. Two of my favorite ingredients in a drink are ice and water! (Can you say boring?)2. My children often amaze me.3. You can keep doing that forever, the dog is never going to stop loving it.4. Gather a few friends, add a little food and music, mix it all together and voila! You have a party.5. If I had a yard with a garden, I would love to grow corn, peas, asparagus, tomatoes, potatoes, sugar

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ILLUSTRATION from the No Spank site: Gregory Nemec, from "Teachers College Reports," Columbia University, Vol. 3, No. 1, Winter 2001Today is National Spank-out Day, the final day of a full month devoted to Child Abuse Prevention. How many public service announcements have you seen/heard about this? I have not seen or heard any! I have encountered many messages for the protection of animals and

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From: mwa angelic-AH Well im not very good at drawing but i enjoy and its a great way to express myself ^_^

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We went to our local Hallmark store two days in a row this week for the special give-away of a free Webkinz for every purchase of ten dollars or more. For us, that meant buy one Webkinz, get one free! This was all part of Webkinz celebrating their two year anniversary. (If you haven't heard of them yet, or don't really know what they are, check them out here.)My kids only started collecting

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1. When I fell in love with my husband, it was 1982! 2. I love it when the flowers bloom and it heats up outside!3. Oh no! The internet connection is down, I'll have to go to the library to use their computers, because I can't wait until it is fixed. 4. I can't decide which is the craziest tv show ever. I think pretty much all of the "reality" shows are crazy, and nothing like the reality I live

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We joined some friends of ours who were visiting from Arizona for a day at DisneyWorld. It was the best day we have ever had there. Typically, I dread the crowds, the heat, and the stress of trying to remain "centered" in such an overstimulating environment. This time, though, the crowds were manageable. The weather was delightful, and my kids are old enough to not need a stroller. It was

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My youngest son was intrigued by the idea that pickles start out as cucumbers. When we saw pickling cucumbers at our local green market last week, we decided to try our hand at making our own pickles. I had saved an article about refrigerator pickles from Family Fun magazine a while ago, so that's where we got our recipe. My kids were somewhat surprised to hear of all the things that can be

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1. The last time I lost my temper I was stunned and instantly regretted it! 2. My propensity for weight gain is what I'm fed up with!3. The next book I'd like to read is The Omnivore's Dilemma. 4. Not having any more debt is what I'm looking forward to.5. If you can't get rid of the skeleton[s] in your closet, shine a bright light in there and they won't be so scary anymore!6. The best thing I

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1. I love springtime in the morning and early evening!2. Almost all *breakfast foods* are foods I love to eat for breakfast.3. It seems I'm always searching for something for someone in this house, most often my youngest son's shoes.4. Sleeping is a great way to end the day.5. I think I can! (Chugga, chugga, choo-choooooo!)6. I'd rather not disclose what I've been craving lately. ;)7. And as for

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If the President of the United States, many governors, mayors, and other leaders publicly proclaim the need to end child abuse, WHY is "spanking" still allowed in our country? WHY is it that the word "spanking" makes hitting smaller, more vulnerable people acceptable to some? WHY do we call ourselves one of the most advanced countries in the world, when many others have recognized the negative

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1. Tonight I saw lots of smiles.2. Seeing Broadway shows makes me wanna dance!3. Splitting a few appetizers between friends is the sensible thing to do, but we usually over-order anyway!4. Maggy is someone I'd like to get to know better.5. The smell of hyacinths reminds me so much of springtime!6. I learned to not worry as much, and that made it all better.7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm

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I don't know exactly how it happened, but over a month went by without me posting anything! I guess it was just one of those times when I feel more like observing and absorbing the world around me than contributing to it with my ramblings. ;P Here's a few pix of some of what kept us busy in March. Enjoying the view of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, from Hobe Mountain

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"Things are more like they are now than they have ever been."Gerald R. FordJulie, from An Open Book, is hosting this contest. To see more quotes, or join in, click the button above.

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Chimney Rock Park, North Carolina1. New experiences are the best thing about traveling.2. I love a good cup of hot tea when I'm cold.3. I often use the internet. 4. I'm reading God in the Dock (C.S. Lewis) right now; I am challenged by it. 5. Politics is something I dislike talking about.6. When I visited France I most looked forward to

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I guess the folks who write Family Fun and the New York Times must be reading my blog. (LOL!) The Family Fun recipe newsletter just featured a bunch of "breakfast for dinner" ideas, and in their monthly menu planner they feature breakfast for dinner once a week! Check it out! The New York times featured breakfast for dinner in a little more sophisticated way. ;) Any way you slice it, breakfast

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Get Your Monster Name

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The giant slide and bumper car madness at the county fair.So far, we've been able to attend the Hobe Sound Art Festival , the ArtsFest of Stuart, and the Martin County Fair. Another arts fair, "Artigras" is going on this weekend in Jupiter, but three weekends in a row of art fairs would just be too much for my kids. ;P I contemplated going to the Florida Renaissance Festival this weekend, but

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1. Snowdrops are are a sign that your snowman is sad.2. I'm going to be relieved when we are no longer "housebreaking" our foster puppy.3. A good song is a song whose lyrics have meaning to me.4. Just one sip and I'm comforted. (warm green tea)5. In my heart is where I'm happiest.6. I believe that love is a necessary part of life.7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing

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Score :: one for the gipperLuxurious :: beddingParty :: hardy!Limited edition :: collectors platesSecurity ::blanket Betty :: BoopUnder construction :: our roads everywhere!Pest :: controldirector :: AngelicaExpress :: yourself!What do YOU think? Go to Unconscious Mutterings if you want to play along.

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Oooops! I'm a little late again. Do you ever think about things so much during a day, that you forget if you actually did them, or you just were planning to do them when you got the chance? Or is it just me? Anyway, here's what I composed in my head yesterday. ;)1. I'm looking forward to a visit from my sister-in-law and her husband.2. Italy is a place I always wanted to visit and haven't made

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I love this time of year in Florida. Who am I kidding? I love Florida all year, the main reason being that there is rarely a time when we cannot enjoy being outdoors. My children may not make snow-angels in the winter, but they have been know to make sand-angels at the beach. *g* And, just the other day, they had fun creating soap-angels.It all started when my daughter and friends where in our

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I am reprinting today's whole Daily Om because I can identify so much with what is written. I have been labelled by my family as "slow" - for taking too long for everything, "backwards"- for not warming up to strangers immediately and not being more outgoing. These are only two of the labels that I was "stuck with" growing up, and I spent much of my life trying to prove them wrong.Fortunately, my

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1. Once I was flexible enough to do splits.2. It's frustrating being sick.3. Today at work I will be cleaning and shopping. (That is some of my "work.")4. What's IT all about?5. If I make a mistake I may be embarassed, but I often laugh at myself.6. When I woke up this morning, I thought, "I hope I can do all that I want to today without becoming rushed or stressed."7. And as for the weekend,

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1. The last compliment I got was from my good friend Dodie,; she said, "You're so good with all that crafty stuff."2. I'm reading "You Are Your Choices" by Alexandra Stoddard.3. I woke up today and thought, "Oh my gosh! Nance's going to be here for our morning walk in five minutes. I need to get dressed!"4. Why does our society say "Children are our greatest resource," yet allow children to be

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Yesterday, we celebrated the newly created holiday, "Breakfeast-o Day". According to my daughter, almost every holiday is celebrated with a dinner feast of some sort. She felt that breakfast was being shortchanged, especially since, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." (Stated by my daughter, after hearing the same from me too many times. ;P) The "official" date will be on January

Deannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08297303119146586446noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13932257.post-22757400322963282542008-01-14T15:17:00.001-05:002008-01-14T18:32:37.480-05:00

that needle felting was so "magical" and fun? Apparently, quite a few people before me, but I just discovered it. It was easier than I expected, and provided the quick reward of a completed project. I was amazed at how a puff of wool could turn into something more solid in such a simple fashion (since my prior experience with felting involved crochet first, then wash, then shape and dry). Anyway.

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This is a really fun meme I first saw on Mary's blog. Then I saw it on two other blogs. Each one amazed me by how thought provoking apparently random things can be sometimes. I had to try it.Here's how:1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random The title of the first article on the is the name of your band.2. http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3 The last four words of the last quote on

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1. My favorite quote of 2007 was "all my love", inscribed on the back of the i-pod nano my dear husband gave to me.2. I'm most tempted by my husband's desserts.3. Today I want help with housework. ;P4. The last thing I took a picture of was my husband and three children playing Rock Band together.5. You and I have memories yet to create.6. The most recent movie I’ve seen that I really enjoyed was

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It all started last may, when I decided to try and sew myself a new handbag for spring. Using a pattern from this book, I made the bag above. It was so much fun, that I decided to make another on with a different pattern, which became a gift.Then I was inspired to try my hand at felting a bag for the fall, and created this.My mother really liked the felted look and asked me to make one for her

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