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Don't Forget To Put Your Boot Out... - December 4, 2009

Don’t forget to put your boots or shoes out on Saturday night. December 6th is St. Nicholas Day. People in central Europe and some areas of the Midwest United States with a strong German heritage celebrate this festival. On the eve of December 5th, children set a boot out on the doorstep, by their bedroom door, or on the stairs, whatever the custom is in their region. Then St. Nicholas visits to see if they’ve been good and fills their boot with gifts and sweets.&... Click Here To Read More >>

It's the most Stressful time of the year... - December 2, 2009

I know it’s ridiculous, but trying not to be my old type A, list-making, preplanning self is making me STRESSED. Normally by Thanksgiving I have at least half of my Christmas shopping done, and I finish the rest within a week of that. This year I made a promise not to do any shopping until after Turkey Day, not only so that I can enjoy the decorations and Christmas spirit in the stores, but also so that I didn’t drive my families nuts asking them what they wanted in like Se... Click Here To Read More >>

Driving Me Crazy - November 30, 2009

I don’t mind long car trips, though I prefer to be the one doing most of the driving. It gives me time to think, and listen to music, and enjoy the countryside—be it the flat fields of Indiana, the mountains of Tennessee, or the rolling hills of pine trees in Alabama. Sure my back starts to hurt after awhile and you begin to get a little stir crazy being stuck in a car, but by and large it’s quite an enjoyable experience. What I hate are the other drivers on the ... Click Here To Read More >>

Turkey Dinner - November 23, 2009

Right about now I start getting really excited about Thanksgiving dinner, particularly the centerpiece - the turkey. I love turkey! It is my absolute favorite meat. And considering how the average American family only prepares a fresh cooked turkey on one day of the year, it's the only time I normally get to enjoy it. Sure, I have turkey sandwiches made from lunch meat all year long, but it's not even close to the same. I love the turkey on Thanksgiving Day and... Click Here To Read More >>

Sisters, Sisters... There Were Never Such Devoted Sisters... - November 20, 2009

In honor of my sister’s birthday, I decided the perfect topic would of course be – sisters. Whenever I think of sisterhood, several famous families come to mind, but my favorites seem to spring from the pages of Jane Austen. Who doesn’t love the Bennet sisters or the Dashwood sisters, no matter their foibles? Whenever I read Pride and Prejudice, I wish I could step right into the pages, not only to meet Mr. Darcy, but to talk to the Bennet girls – Elizabeth... Click Here To Read More >>

Milk - It Does a Body Good - November 18, 2009

When I was a child, my mother used to make us drink a glass of milk at every meal. At the time, I hated it. Especially at breakfast. (Milk never tastes good to me in the morning, except on cereal.) However, as the years have gone by, I’ve developed a new appreciation for my mom’s persistence. Beyond broken/sprained fingers, the only broken bone in my entire family was an arm. That’s quite an achievement considering I have five siblings, and most of... Click Here To Read More >>

TMI on TWC - November 16, 2009

Those of you who have lived with me since my freshman year of college understand how much I love the weather, and in particular The Weather Channel. I love it so much, in fact, that one roommate commented upon how she always knew who had watched the tv last by which station it was left on. I admit my adoration is a bit extreme, but since I have several friends who are also weather fanatics, I don’t feel so bad. For me, it’s not just about checking the forecast for my... Click Here To Read More >>

Oh, Captain, My Captain... - November 11, 2009

Every year since 1954 the United States has celebrated Veterans Day to honor the brave and selfless men and women who have served in our armed forces. The holiday was originally approved in 1938 as Armistice Day to commemorate the signing of the armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918. Many Americans view this day as simply another random holiday, but I think it is important for everyone to stop and contemplate all of the sacrifices made by the members of our military sin... Click Here To Read More >>

Dreaded Chores - November 10, 2009

I don’t know what it is, but I absolutely dread doing the dishes. I would rather clean the toilets than load the dishwasher. The nasty, food-encrusted plates and slimy goo fermenting in the bowls at the bottom of the sink make my stomach churn. I realize that if I would fill the dishwasher as the dishes get dirty rather than setting them in the sink I wouldn’t have this problem, but that would entail unloading the latest clean batch to do it. I don’t even li... Click Here To Read More >>

The Need For Speed - November 9, 2009

What is it about speed limits and our need to exceed them? Most people I know are not speed demons. They don’t intentionally drive ten or more miles over the speed limit and race around town on a normal day. However, the vast majority of my friends, family, and acquaintances admit to driving between five and ten miles over—just enough that they won’t get pulled over, or if they do, will have a less likely chance of getting a ticket. I admit to doing the same... Click Here To Read More >>

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