Holidays
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Happy Juneteenth!
Just in case you did not know, Juneteenth commemorates the day when Union soldiers delivered the news of emancipation to slaves in Galveston, Texas (June 19, 1865). Never mind that the emancipation proclamation was actually signed on January 1, 1863, but it explains a lot about Texas and how a lot of Texans do things. Read more
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Happy New Year!
2012 for me began the same way that 2011 ended – with family. All of the kids stayed up until midnight last night, which made for an interesting time getting the youngest ones to bed. I usually don’t make an exception for their bedtime on the weekend, and now I see the wisdom of that Read more
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The countdown is on.
Everybody’s fed and comfortable and the hats and noisemakers are ready. This year has been a rollercoaster at moments, but I’m so thankful for the joy provided by the hills and the lessons learned in the midst of the valleys. I’m so thankful to see all of my family and friends growing and learning and Read more
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Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas everybody. I really hope that everybody who reads this has some joy in their hearts on this day. This Christmas, I’m overjoyed to be with my family. I’m very thankful that all of my family is doing well and that we are warm and have food. I know this sounds a lot like Read more
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