Monthly Archives: December 2011

Candle Lighter Award

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Arindam has presented me with the Candle Lighter Award and there doesn’t appear to be specific rules or obligations other than the recognition of others whose blogs uplift and bring light to those on the path of uplifting fellow bloggers. Some … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Treasure

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

We have friends who share our love for German Shepherds and having a spectacular male, decided to raise a few litters of pups. They aren’t breeders, just wanted to ensure the line would continue. Before our oldest dog died, she … Continue reading →

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Christmas Presence

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Last Christmas Did you hear the giant exhalation of breath?  If you did and wondered where it came from, it was from me.  You see, last Wednesday I panicked.  Suddenly realizing that Christmas was only days away and very little … Continue reading →

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Civility During the Holidays

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

I’ve been planning on writing about the importance of civility through the holidays since Thanksgiving. It’s the main reason I do not participate in the Friday sales events that have gradually crept into Thursday and now compete with the turkey … Continue reading →

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Weekend for Awards and the Versatile Blogger

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

This has been a great weekend for catching up with not only my blog, but those of others whose writing style and/or photography I admire.  If you have been following then you know that I participated in the novel writing … Continue reading →

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A Pair of Liebsters

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

In addition to the 7×7 Award in yesterday’s post, I was also awarded a pair of Liebsters: one from Prairie Wisdom and another from A Winsome Journey.  Thank you both so very much!  I enjoy your posts and pictures and … Continue reading →

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7 x 7 Awards Go To…

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

On November the 20th, I received a very thoughtful nomination for the 7×7 Link Award by one very talented young man whose blog many of you may have had the pleasure of reading.  So I thank you Arindam Mohapatra most … Continue reading →

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