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A 50th Anniversary to Remember

A 50th Anniversary to Remember

  Last Sunday at church, a family presented the “sermon”. They are a family I know well. The grandfather is a retired professor in our town, the dad is a professor at my alma mater, the mom is our local school nurse as well as my superhero, and the kids are my favorite children in the world (next to my own). Our pastor is on a mini-sabbatical and we are pinch-hitting to give him the needed break he deserves. This was their Sunday to be up front. Last month, their entire family, the aunts, uncles and cousins, all went to...

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Studying Pandas with 'The Year of the Panda’

Studying Pandas with 'The Year of the Panda’

While most of our unit studies are for upper grades, this one is geared toward younger students.  That said, it's still a great little story that would be a wonderful read aloud for the entire family!The giant panda, known by its black and white coat and round little body, is native to China.  The Latin name is Ailuropoda melanoleuca, and in Chinese it is: 大熊猫.  Pandas eat any of twenty-five

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Weekly Wrap Up - Summer Check in #6

Weekly Wrap Up - Summer Check in #6

It's hard to believe the summer is basically gone.  Our local public schools started back this week.  The local pools are now only open on the weekends.  I guess they assume only school kids go swimming, or maybe it's because most of the life guards are students?   Tom and the girls were able to get in a couple of swim days.Lindsey's volleyball team is shaping up.  She's team captain, and right now they have 19 games scheduled; two of which are before the school opens for the year.  They are currently practicing two hours a day, 5 days a week.In...

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Blog Tour and Giveway: Prodigal Lives by Carol McClain

Blog Tour and Giveway: Prodigal Lives by Carol McClain

About the BookBook: Prodigal LivesAuthor: Carol McClainGenre: Contemporary FictionRelease date: April 1, 2022Life keeps piling problems on Meredith Jaynes. She loses her second foster child—one she was scheduled to adopt. Then Parker Snow refuses to marry her. With only her goats and artisan soap to support her, life will get no better.If she is honest, though, she still has Crystal. Her funny, happy, loveable toddler makes the sun shine and reminds her of the never-failing love of God.Pearl Solomon loves her life with her grandfather Guy, but every one of her triumphs is overshadowed by her sisters’ lives. With Mama...

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Top 20 Stainless Steel Vacuum Flasks

Top 20 Stainless Steel Vacuum Flasks

  1. Hydro Flask Hydro Flask 128 oz. Oasis Water Jug – Stainless Steel, Reusable, Vacuum Insulated – Leak Proof Cap Features a new slipfree and dishwasher safe powder coating along with a lifetime warranty Newly produced hydro flasks do not feature a registered trademark symbol next to the logo Tempshield insulation eliminates condensation and keeps contents the perfect temperature Bpafree and phthalatefree 188 foodgrade stainless steel The smaller opening allows for easy pouring while the larger opening allows for easy filling   2. koodee Koodee Kids Water Bottle 16 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Wide Flask with Leakproof Spout...

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