Giving Thanks – Days 11 & 12

Thursday was Veteran’s Day. I’m so thankful for the men and women who have served our country and who are doing so today.  My dad was one of those men who served.  He was a mechanic in the Army.  Our friend Steve who passed away last year, was also one of...

Happy Bill’s Garage Day!

Today in 1972, my dad purchased and began his own mechanic garage.  He named it “Bill’s Garage.”  Because this was such a special day for him, he termed this day “Bill’s Garage Day.”  Our family has called it that ever since.Today I...

First Day of School

Today is Ali and Zach’s first day of school for this school year.  I am sad for how fast our summer went, and that it’s coming to a close, but yet, I’m looking forward to our new fall schedule.  Ali is now a junior and Zach is in 8th grade (gulp). ...

Our Fun Thanksgiving Trip

Last week our family took a trip to Missouri over our Thanksgiving break with my brother Pat and his family. This was the first time we had ever been “away” on Thanksgiving…for as long as we can remember, we have always been home on Thanksgiving, so...

A Fun Halloween

I realize Halloween is viewed differently by many. Some people will have nothing to do with it, and some “go all out,” complete with all the scare and gore. We try to keep the wide range of perspectives in mind (we stay away from the scare and gore...

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