Tag Archives: Holidays
Working Off the Winter
One of my motivation for planting the garden has always been: fighting the extra pounds I put on each winter. Sure eating increased amounts of fruits and vegetables always helps to regulate your system but it is the physical activity … Continue reading
The Greatest Gift
Of all the wonderful things that happened yesterday, on my birthday I want to focus on my girl, Dana, with the pink streaks in her long brown hair, a pre-teen that has a special place in my heart. I swiped … Continue reading
Flowers For Diane
Saturday night, I walked into Shoprite and was nearly knocked over by the enormous floral display. The lovely bouquets of roses: red, white, and pink, big and small, were amongst mixed flower arrangements set out for this very special day. … Continue reading
Taming the Beast
As students from two middle schools in Mobile County have agreed to curb their cussing on Valentine’s Day for the grand incentive of $5,000, I’m reminded of a Thanksgiving several years ago. Although not a recommendation in family planning, I … Continue reading
Christmas and Then What?
I was supposed to keep thing practical this Christmas, so what did I do? I was extravagant. It started with the great deal I got on an HP Laptop for my eighteen year old son Matthew. It was time, … Continue reading
Treasured Friends
I am fortunate to have these two special friends in my life. This year, after once again reconnected through Christmas cards, I was happy to have had the opportunity to visit with them when Michael and I made our trip down to … Continue reading
(1+3)+(1+2)=Our New Family
The family has grown as this year, our third Christmas together has finally gone from: his and mine to ours. We each have one eldest son from our first marriages; 22 & 27, both who were local this year to … Continue reading
Ready to Parent Young Adults
Raising your children to become productive adults is a challenge of parenthood. It starts with building self-esteem. They must believe in themselves. They are not going to believe in themselves without your support and encouragement. As a parent we are … Continue reading
Who’s Coming Home?
OMG, another person in this tiny farmhouse for Christmas! Can it be true? I heard from the reliable sibling, Sarah that Michael her gypsy brother with be arriving upon us, via bus, for Christmas. It’s not like he hasn’t been … Continue reading
All I Want For Christmas…
Just when I thought, I had all the time in the world… okay, an exaggeration and one of those clichés I so dread. When I finished posting to my blog yesterday, How, I Will Get Through… | Aligaeta’s Blog, I received a … Continue reading
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