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TJs Things

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holiday things

  • The Greatest thing I’ve Ever Learned.

    We live in an age of gift registries, wish lists and other outright requests for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas. How great would it be to accept a gift, even if it is a little off color, even if it is not as shiny as we’d like, even if it is something we… Read more

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  • Thanksgiving dinner is over.

    Turkey. Roast. Dressing. Cranberry Sauce. Gravy. French Green Beans. Rolls. Fruit Salad. Cherry Pie. Pumpkin Pie. Must sleep. Must sleeee…. Read more

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  • Sous Chef

    I was a sous chef before I even knew what a sous chef was. My first (and toughest – hey, to defy her is to risk getting smacked upside the head, even at the ripe old age of thirtysomething-) boss was, of course, my mom. Plucking greens. Peeling and deveining shrimp. Snapping peas. Chopping onions,… Read more

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  • Thankful

    I’m thankful that the baby had his three month birthday this weekend. I’m thankful that all the kids had their flu shots. I’m thankful that Al finally finished his writing assignment last night. I’m thankful for my middle kids, though they decided to get up at 5:00 this morning. Even though he is sleeping and… Read more

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