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Nemo: 6-weeks-old
November 16, 2013. Young Nemo is now 6-weeks-old and full of kitten spunk! Today, he climbed up one stair – and promptly turned around and came back down. He helped me put away the left overs in the fridge. He watched the big cats eat meat. And he ended the day…. ….by rolling around…. …. on his back…. …. all over the...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 16
Wow! It is already November 16! Today, I am thankful that all three of our sons have inherited so many of the good things that I love about their father: Love of family Resourcefulness Sound work ethic Tremendously off-beat sense of humor Mechanical inclination Even though these things may manifest differently in the sons than they do in the father, it does not matter. Each son has applied these traits in his own unique way, with the same...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 15
“What you see in the world around you is a reflection of who you are.” Today, on this 15th day of November, I am thankful that I make an effort every day to be happy and optimistic. I love that last line in this short story. I think it goes along with my view of seeing my glass as “half full.” On the days when I feel upbeat and positive, my world looks just that way. On the...
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Nemo : 5 weeks and 5 days old
November 14, 2013. Nemo is very active – he loves being with the other...
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November Thankful Challenge Day 14
Today, on the 14th of November, I am thankful for the ability to crochet. I learned how to crochet from my paternal grandmother, Elvira, and my cousin Kathy. Over the years I have made many items for those that I love. From scarves and shawls to afghans and curtains, there is something special about crafting something from a skein of yarn that someone I love will wear or use. What are you thankful for today?...