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Our Redneck Garden

May 20, 2013 by 6 Comments
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"You might be a redneck if ..... ..... you plant a garden around your new septic tank cover." We passed our septic tank inspection earlier this month, and our neighbor kindly helped Jack adapt our septic tank with risers and this green lid that you see in the picture above.   With a few hours work and $269 worth of supplies, the guys fixed it so that we should never have to dig up the septic tank again! The project left us with this rectangle of grass-free fertile soil smack in the middle of our front yard that was begging to become a flower garden.  Years ago, when I thought I … [Read more...]

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Three Things My Mother Taught Me

May 13, 2013 by 13 Comments
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After reading lots of moving tributes to mothers yesterday on Facebook, I was thinking of my own mother and how grateful I am for all that she taught me.  My mother was a wise woman who raised six children who love her and love each other.  She's gone now, but her life lessons live on. I'd like to share just three of the many things I learned from my mother: 1.  Housework isn't all that important.  With six kids, Mom certainly did her share of housework, but it was not her top priority.  Our home was clean enough to be safe and messy enough to be comfortable.   I remember … [Read more...]

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My Pal Violet

May 6, 2013 by 7 Comments
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When Aaliyah comes to visit, Violet almost always comes along. My Pal Violet is a cuddly purple puppy from Leap Frog, and Aaliyah loves her! What's so special about Violet?  Violet is a soft stuffed dog who does all kinds of amazing things.  The very best thing about Violet is that she can be customized to call a child by name. Justine hooked Violet up to her computer, followed the instructions, and now Violet calls Aaliyah by name and "knows" all of Aaliyah's favorite things.  It's so precious to hear Violet in her sweet voice say, "I love you, Aaliyah." By pressing … [Read more...]

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Springtime in the Country

May 2, 2013 by 9 Comments
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Nothing says springtime in the country like green grass, blossoming trees, and the fragrant smell of ...... an open septic tank. We live in a beautiful rural area, and sometimes people are envious of our location.  We love our country home, but I thought I should clear up any misconceptions that country life is all sunshine and flowers. Here at Grandma's house, we recently received a letter from our local township office informing us that it is time for an inspection of our septic system.  We are required to pay a $75 inspection fee every five years for the privilege of having our … [Read more...]

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Gone From My Sight

April 29, 2013 by 8 Comments
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I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch until at last she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sun and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, "There she goes!" Gone where? Gone from my sight - that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the places of destination. Her diminished size is in me, … [Read more...]

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