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My Car Battery & Auto Service
My car battery died. I’ve been going get a little auto service on my car for several weeks now but just put it off. My battery fooled me because the lights would turn on and the windows would roll up but… if the car door was open too long… or the car wasn’t driven for…
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DiStefano Family Reunion 08
The DiStefano Famiy Reunion was held in Tabiona, Utah. It was the hometown of my grandparents, Girolamo and Kathrine DiStefano, from the 20’s to early 40’s. They moved out to the rural, eastern part of the state to “bootleg” during the prohibition… but that’s another story for another day.
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Wildflowers
The wildflowers are blooming like craze at our mt. retreat in Tabiona. This is one of my favorites. This wildflower grows abundantly on the property line against the road. The sun had just come over the mt. and generously bathed this little beauty in light. It certainly lives up to its name: Indian Paint Brush.…
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Rural Sounds Of Silence
The sounds of silence can’t be photographed… and it’s too bad. Oh what a stupendous picture it would make.
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Rural Living And Hometown Celebration
Rural living has its advantages when it come to a hometown 4th of July celebration. It’s relaxing… no traffic to beat in order to get to the parade on time… no long lines to the rodeo grounds… and everybody gets front seats for the fireworks show. My family and I love to spend time at…
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Best Strawberry Daiquiri Slush
I was introduced to the best strawberry daiquiri (virgin of course) by Gene Latta, a Chef at Brigham Young University. This is an quick easy recipe you can use to win your family’s favor… on hot summer evenings. This daiquiri recipe is so easy, your kids can prepare it and treat you… while you relax…
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Family Reunion Planning
Family reunion planning can get in you in a whole lot of trouble…if you let it. And, I let it. I always offer to do more than I really have time for. Every year I swear I won’t offer to do a thing… but in the planning meeting, my resolve seems to fly off to…
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A Cookings Tip For Chopping
A cooking tip for chopping or slicing came to me by accident today. I was talking to my sister Sheila on the phone complaining that I couldn’t find my cutting board. Then I remembered: My mom was cleaning up my kitchen the other day and I’m sure she tucked in a handy little spot. Love…