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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Monday’s Question
What is your favorite Christmas program (movie, cartoon, etc.) that you watch every year? When I was little, they used to show Babes in Toyland (Laurel and Hardy- 1934- a.k.a. March of the Wooden Soldiers) every year on Christmas day. My sisters … Continue reading
Holiday Dangers for Pets
The holidays are here! And while this is a joyous time of year, we need to be aware that there can be added dangers for our pets this time of year. Here is a list of some common things that … Continue reading
Posted in Pets
Tagged alcoholic beverages, angel hair, batteries, bones, chocolate, Christmas tree, dangers, electrical cords, fatty foods, garland, glass ornaments, grapes, holly, lily, macadamia nuts, mistletoe, poinsettia, raisins, ribbon, tinsel, xylitol
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Recipe for Strawberry Nut Salad
I got this recipe from my mother-in-law many years ago. It is a jello salad that is easy to make and sure to please. I make it every Thanksgiving as none of my family really likes cranberries. It is also a … Continue reading
Some Things Never Change
Tomorrow my family will be celebrating Thanksgiving at my oldest sister’s house. Thanksgiving has always been a big celebration in our family. I can’t remember a year when we didn’t all get together and celebrate with a big meal. I … Continue reading
Monday’s Question
Do you have any unusual Thanksgiving traditions? Many years ago, when my mother was still living, she purchased a decorative wooden pilgrim couple at Ole Time Pottery (they are approx. 2 ft. tall). She taped an index card on the … Continue reading
A Lesson in Failure
I have been thinking back on my school days a lot lately. Maybe that stems from having a son who is a senior in college who is taking some very difficult classes now and has some pretty difficult professors. Or maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Building character, College, Failure, Memories, School
Tagged chemistry, College, failing grades, learning, organic chemistry, professors, school, veterinary school
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Things I’m Loving these Days
1. IHOP’s Pumpkin Pancakes IHOP only has these for a short time during the fall and they are so delicious. They serve them topped with whipped cream and they are plenty sweet to me without even syrup. I love everything … Continue reading
Monday’s Question
My mind is blank this morning for Monday’s Question. Absolutely blank. So I’m stealing a question a friend had on her Facebook page this week, since Thanksgiving is just a little over a week away and it’s a Thanksgiving question. … Continue reading
Posted in Monday's Question
Tagged Colonial Williamsburg, King's Arm Tavern, sweet potato casserole, Thanksgiving
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Monday’s Question
What was your favorite toy as a child? Why? Do you still have it? I think I had a lot of “favorite” toys, but one of my most favorites was my Creepy Crawler set. I really used it a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Monday's Question
Tagged childhood, childhood toys, Creepy Crawlers, memories, toys
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