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Out Of The Mouths Of Babes
Sweet Ella, my granddaughter, who is six years old, attended church with me last Sunday. She attended her Sunday School class and presented me with this drawing when we returned home. “Out of the mouths of babes.” Take a look… I needn’t say more! Blessings! Till later, Kathy Griffiths Insightful Nana
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Grandparents – Birth Of A New Baby
To grandparents, news of the birth of a new baby in the family never seems to loose it’s luster and excitement… as was the case of the news of a new granddaughter to Gene and Janet Latta. I was attending a cooking demonstration being given by Chef Gene Latta when the long awaited call came […]
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Cost Of Chinese Fireworks Explodes
Yesterday, I was in Costo and noticed a fireworks display. Wow! The cost of Chinese fireworks explodes! Last year you could purchase a giant box of fireworks for about $69.00 at the discount stores. Now the the price is up about 30 percent. The media claims that fewer fireworks are being shipped from China this […]
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Our Moose Party
Contented, and peaceful, my two grandsons and I were having our own private party at our Mt. retreat in Tabiona and did not plan on two bull moose showing up. We were out on the porch when we noticed two black shadows moving through the trees. Then… they appeared! “Yikes!” Barrett asked, “Are they real […]
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Two Helpful Tips For Using Baking Soda
There are so many uses for baking soda…making your teeth white… deodorizing your fridge and your garbage disposal. And… here a two more you’ll find useful. 1. Keep a box close by your kitchen sink for when you have to peal and cut up onions. After you’ve completed your cooking task…simply use a bit of […]
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Here’s a Bunch Of Crocs
You’d think a bunch of people live at my house by the looks of my back door step. Just look at those shoes. But nope… it’s just me. I just love “Crocs”… so comfortable. When my kids gave me a pair for mother’s day a few years ago… they sat in the closet for a […]
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Good Table Manners & Kids
Teaching kids good table manners can be a challenge if your wait until you’re at a friends house or a restaurant to in engage in dining etiquette lessons. Bad manners are develop at home and can show up at the most inconvenient time. However, being one who likes to lick her fingers when eating the […]
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I Voted Today?
Yep… I voted today. This vote was a Congressional Vote… and the way I feel about Congress lately… I wondered why I bothered. However, I feel if I don’t take the opportunity to vote… it’s the same things has not having the right to vote. I look at the folks in China… (where I spent […]
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Parenting: Choose Your Battles Wisely
When I comes to kids, you have to choose your battles wisely. Such was the case this week-end, while I was tending my 4 year old grandson Randall. I was reminded about which battles are important and which are not. Snip! It only take a few seconds and the hair is gone. Randall cut his […]
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Do You Remember How To Play Croquet?
Do you remember how to play Croquet? Seeing this old Croquet set at my sister Sheila’s home recently, reminded me of all the fun times I had with my neighbor and best friend, Pam Barlow. We set up the backyard croquet game on a regular basis. Sunday afternoons were just the best. Pam’s mom would […]