It was one heck of a parade we saw yesterday. We went to Norfolk, Virginia to see the annual parade they have there. I had a great time watching all the bands and people going by. My favorites were the little cars that do tricks as they go by and the baton twirlers. . It [...]
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St Patrick’s Day
Adoption
One thing that every American should consider doing is adopting a child. There are thousands of children throughout the world that need a good home. While adoption is not for everyone, there are many people who have the time and money to help a child. It is just the right thing to do. Our world [...]
Snacks for all
The super bowl is finally here. I have invited some of my closest friends over to watch the game with me. I have several that have already said they will attend. We plan to have plenty of food ready for everyone. I know they will enjoy that. The game is always great and the half-time [...]
Kitchens and guests
Our house does many things for us. We never seem to notice all the things we do at home. Of course it’s where we sleep, but it is also where we entertain ourselves and others. You never know who may drop in for a visit. We had an unexpected visitor the other day. John was [...]
What to do
As always I hate to admit that there were some presents I received that were not wanted. I never have the heart to tell the ones I love that the gift that they gave me is either unneeded or just plain lame. It is always a conundrum for me. The problem is that I hate [...]