So yesterday, I mentioned that my local Publix had failed me in my search for Brachs or Sweethearts candy hearts. As I wrote, I was not pleased. Because I love me some candy hearts. But at the same time, I wasn’t too worried; after all, I’d be out at Target later that night and could [...]

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“N-n-n-no! D-don’t… Please-don’t-put-the-strawberries-with-the-meat!” I manage to get the words out just before the bagger actually sets the pint of strawberries on top of the steaks. He responds quickly, placing the fruit in another bag. But he also mutters that he thought it was okay because the meat is wrapped up. He eyes me defensively. “I [...]

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I know not everyone has an iPhone. (Why IS that? Catch up with pop culture, already!) But today I thought I’d share some of my favorite iPhone apps. These are apps that I use on a daily basis, often many times in one day. I hope they’re helpful to you… Twitter – Dear Twitter, I [...]

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My late father-in-law, Lt Col Charles Wetzel, Sr Air Force He served his country at a pivotal point in history. Navigated B26 bombers in WWII. Served in counterintelligence in Germany after WWII (catching Nazis). Navigated for Strategic Air Command. Worked on the Minuteman Project (world’s first ballistic missiles). My father-in-law worked on some important projects [...]

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As I might have mentioned before, I have two daughters. As I don’t think I did mention, we only have three bedrooms. Since we also have a son, this means that our girls share a room. This has always been a challenge: How do you get a baby AND a toddler to nap when the [...]

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According to Hannah, we don’t do enough decorating for Halloween. Of course, we live so far off the road that we don’t see trick-or-treaters. So there’s not much need. Hannah wants to have a party with a Haunted Driveway one year, which WOULD be really cool. But until SHE is the one to actually do [...]

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Okay, so this is me on a Thursday morning. Waiting for snow… I mean “SNOW” …that forecasters predict to arrive this afternoon. Or perhaps this evening. Or more likely, next YEAR. But I’m not bitter. Even if my friends in ENGLAND have more snow right now than we’ve ever gotten, well, EVER. Credit: NEODAAS/University of [...]

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One of my favorite things about air travel (besides being seated in coach next to a  young 140 lb emo guy who orders a TRIPLE vodka and cranberry for a 2 hour flight) is the reading material. I know what you’re thinking: “That’s a stretch.” And you have a point. Airplane reading material IS only [...]

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It’s for those people who have to wait in them for their loved one’s plane for extended periods of time. In the case of me and the kids: four hours. Yes. FOUR HOURS. FOUR. HOURS. There are some differences, of course: Mall – Those guys with kiosks in the middle of the walkway do everything [...]

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Another leftover birthday cake resides in our fridge. Goodie bags full of candy from a pinata litter the house. Every room in the house contains at least one new gift and/or its packaging. My Little Pony RV over here. Coloring book in there. Unopened package of 1000 beads for jewelry-making (I obviously did something to [...]

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