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Book Club Day 4: The Ritual of Responsibility
Waves of Inspiration for a Little Girl's Birthday
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Carpe Diem? Seizing the Day Exhausts Me
One of my all-time favorite movies is Dead Poets Society. As an English major in college, I fell in love with the film for obvious reasons, and I still hold it in high esteem. Several scenes are etched into my memory, including this stirring one below:
Carpe Diem! Yes! Are you excited right now to seize the day?? If I was still in college right now, I'd jump up and shout "yes!" ...
Book Club Day 1: All Men Are Like Grass
Did you know that November is officially Military Family Appreciation Month? As a former military wife myself, I'm happy about this opportunity to recognize our brave men and women and their families. But what does it really mean? From Military.com: Each year the President signs a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month. This annual proclamation marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of the Military Family in which the Department of Defense and the nation will honor the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of the nation's servicemembers...
My husband has low standards—for cooking, that is. As a bachelor, he often ate whatever he could prepare using a Mr. Coffee: Ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese, and his all-time favorite, Stove-Top stuffing, just to name a few of his specialties. His favorite food? “Leftovers.” Since we’ve been married, I’m proud to say he’s never eaten out of a coffee pot again, but he is still an enthusiastic supporter of leftovers, much to my relief. I serve them faithfully, at least once a week. I admit it. I am unashamed. But I have a bigger confession to make, and this one I’m not so proud of...
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It's Military Family Appreciation Month! How to Express Your Gratitude
Emotional Leftovers--and How to Take it Off the Menu
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