Monthly Archive: August 2011

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How I Love Them Old Songs

I finally have all the albums found in the household on a list. Here is a partial list for now, Compilations I am adding to another list. I sure hope to one day purchase this record player/converter to mp3 from Amazon. Sony PS-LX300USB USB Stereo Turntable (Black) ARTIST NAME OF...

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Survival

I don’t often do the “like” thing in facebook. But this one described my sentiments perfectly today:

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Irene Hurricane Part One

We are at this very minute feeling the affects of Hurricane Irene. Before it began in earnest, Miranda thought to take the children out. So raincoats, hats, umbrellas were donned, and with how soaked our ground has been, many mushroom discoveries were made. Then the rain started to pick up...

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The Zoo Animals Knew

We are still kind of rattled from our once in a century earthquake. It was interesting to read some of the actions of the animals, BEFORE the actual earthquake. (I still can’t believe I am using this word in a context of the State of Maryland). From NBC WASHINGTON In...

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Pigtails

On happier news, Miranda did something different with Rubí’s head of curls, she put the hair in cute pigtails!  

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Tornadoes, Earthquakes, and Hurricanes, Oh My!

I am still jittery from the possible tornado that hit us last Friday. Not to mention discouraged and tired from the damage done and the necessary clean-up. The last thing needed was today’s 5.9 earthquake. I know it’s not new to Maryland, but it’s the first one I ever witnessed....

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Aftermath

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee” (Psalm 56:3). The Bible verses you learn as a child, really come back to you as an adult at the most appropriate times.   Yesterday, an explosive storm hit Pasadena area. I will admit, I was afraid. We are thankful...

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Xerraire Hunter and Warlock

So far, I am still enjoying my free demo account at World of Warcraft. I am not enjoying as much as I would have if I had the proper graphics card, but all things in good time. Besides the actual game, I enjoy the scenery and the music so much,...

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At the Park with Silas and Cameron

After a rather lackluster time on the playground equipment, the boys with Laura and I went to the woods to see if the cats were still there. That area is close to the baseball field. That became an invitation to jump off the bleachers and climb fences. The boys had...

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Rubi and Connor

Everyone came to the house today and Rubí seemed to notice at once that Connor had a haircut. Not sure Connor was crazy about the extra attention. Rubi gets excited anyway. Connor just is looking less sure about Rubí’s attentions, he is trying to play a video game! Oh Connor,...

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Awesome Admirer

I didn’t know I was awesome. “Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Antonio Smith   Sometimes, maybe even most times, it’s the small things that can make your day. Like this note found on my...

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Writing Spider

Writing spider is just one of the names given to this monster.  I took a photo of this guy behind our shed in the backyard. It’s very impressive to say the least. From Wikipedia In North America, Argiope aurantia is commonly known as the black and yellow garden spider, corn...

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Humble Instead of Arrogant

“Theses six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among...

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A Mount for Xerraire

So this might not mean a whole lot to many, but to World of Warcraft fans, it’s a bit of an accomplishment to reach level 20 and get a mount. I am rather satisfied to get this far as I have been attempting to play this game under a lot...

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Rubi and Bike and Garden

Today wasn’t as hot, humid, and wet as some of the past days have been. I would say that it was a good day to take the children out, but in yesterday’s very harsh downpour, it must have been a good day too, as through squeals of laughter, I could...

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545 People

The headlines are looking grim on the economy. Drudge’s  headline of “BARACKALYPSE NOW” was ringing true. Riots are breaking out in England, our credit rating went down with a threat of another, the Dow tanked then went up and down, people are calling their 401 k, their 201 k’s, the...

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The Floor Continued

This weekend we carried on putting down the new flooring. Last weekend we finished the dining room area, and this weekend it was time to tackle the living room. The living room was more challenging as there was a lot of cutting to do. It went a little slower and...

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The Color Purple

In the United States where two parties reign (and I am not so sure that is the best way anymore), they are represented by red and blue states. One party adopting one color and the other party the other color.   With the bickering, politicking, and shenanigans going on in...

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Album Collection

I have on my desk three large stacks of record albums. While moving things around in the living room to make room to put flooring down, I found record albums that belonged to Mom, Dad, my grandmom, and some of my old ones. I decided to put the titles into...

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Budget Analogy

We all know how insane the economy is, we also know that the spending in Washington is only driving us deeper in debt and ruining it into a state like Greece has now. With that in mind, Jim sent me an analogy, assuming all the figures are correct, should make...

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Rubi at the Piano

Since the children have musical parents, playing a few instruments between them, it would be lovely if Rubi­ and Silas could learn some too! Not being too pushy, but Rub i­ does seem to like to play the piano, and pushes us off if we play while she is playing....

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Moto Rubi

Today Linda and George were here. As we were saying good-bye, we put Rubi­ on the back of George’s scooter. She LOVED it! It’s a worry when she didn’t want any part of getting off !!!!!! That was one happy little girl!  

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Woodpecker-Saving Girl’s Mother Gets Fined

Too many times you hear these kinds of stories and wonder, what is becoming of this country? Do we have it completely backwards?? From News Now Eleven-year-old aspiring veterinarian, Skylar Capo, sprang into action the second she learned that a baby woodpecker in her Dad’s backyard was about to be...

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Most Popular US Beaches

I was taken by surprise when I saw the top 20 beaches listed today! Our Ocean City listed as number 2! (This list is based on attendance and population.) 1. Jacksonville Beach, Fla. 2. Ocean City, Md 3. Miami, Fla 4. Myrtle Beach, S.C 5. Belmar, N.J. 6. Laguna Beach,...

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Silas and Jasper

Something very sweet this morning, while talking to John on the webcam….looking behind me and seeing Silas petting Jasper while watching Sesame Street. Yaya came in and said, “Oh your daddy used to like Bert and Ernie, probably still does.” 🙂