Monthly Archives: September 2010

Confessions of a Part-Time Helicopter Parent

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Gail

I first heard the term “helicopter parent” four years ago when I went to my oldest son’s college parent orientation.  For those of you who may be naïve like me and don’t know what a helicopter parent is, it is … Continue reading →

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“Pandamonium” in the bathroom

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Gail

 If you’ve read any of my blog posts, you already know that I am a nut about animals.  I have shown you a little of my pig kitchen in an earlier post.  I also have pandas in my bathroom… courtesy of … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Question

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Gail

  Do you have a favorite movie that you like to watch over and over and over?  Tell me the name of the movie and why you like it so much. My favorite would be Rocky.  I have watched it many times … Continue reading →

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Welcome Autumn!

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Gail

Even though Autumn is officially here, I am finding it a little difficult to write a post about my favorite season of the year because as I type this, it is 95° outside and humid as all get out.  As … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Loving These Days

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Gail

Things I’m Loving These Days will be another regular blog series I will post on a regular basis.  Feel free to leave comments, thoughts, etc.  The following are things that came to mind this evening.    1.  Our book club at church is reading Eat … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Question

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Gail

I enjoyed reading the few responses to last weeks Monday’s Question.  Hoping to get even more comments and participation this week!  The question for today is: If you could meet one famous person or celebrity, who would it be and … Continue reading →

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A Precious Gift

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Gail

Yesterday would have been my father’s 89th birthday.  Even though he died 16 years ago, I still feel as if it were just yesterday.  Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him or miss him.  I loved … Continue reading →

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Recipe for Banana Nut Muffins

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Gail

Yeah, I know…. the last recipe I posted had bananas in it too.  Can you tell I like bananas????  Here is a very easy and delicious recipe for banana nut muffins.  Hope you enjoy!  Banana Nut Muffins 1 cup sugar … Continue reading →

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Taking Lessons From Aesop

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Gail

Yesterday, I was driving down the highway when I came to a stop light.  While stopped, I witnessed a case of road rage between two people in front of me.  I won’t go into detail but it happened right before my eyes and within … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Question

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Gail

I am starting a new blog series for Mondays called Monday’s Question.  I hope you will have fun with this and participate weekly with your comments.  Also if you have any ideas for questions, please feel free to let me … Continue reading →

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