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When Was The Last Time You Ate Together?
By November 25, 2011 1 Comments Read More →

When Was The Last Time You Ate Together?

I am willing to go on record saying that as my kids get older, all of their activities and friends tend to take away from the “family” aspect of our family.  That is not to say that we aren’t always there for each other under all circumstances, but it just seems more difficult to be the family that is defined in the dictionary. Yesterday, we actually sat down at the kitchen table and had a fantastic meal (yes, I cooked it myself and did not order in) and it was…
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Rocking Horse Ranch Recap
By November 23, 2011 3 Comments Read More →

Rocking Horse Ranch Recap

Well, we are back from the ranch again. It has taken me a bit to get caught up with a seemingly endless pile of paperwork, but we are back, we had a great time, and some fantastic weather to boot! Each year, the Rocking Horse Ranch never fails to disappoint and this time was no exception. The trails were in great shape for riding, the entertainment was all changed up and fresh, and the hit of the weekend was the Reptile Man who brought lizards, alligators, and snakes for everyone…
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Penn State, Children And Sex Abuse
By November 10, 2011 2 Comments Read More →

Penn State, Children And Sex Abuse

I sit here stunned at the news coming from Penn State University over the past few days.  With each day the scandal grows and more people become involved. It seems that everyone (at least initially) is working to cover their collective butts. I have my own opinions on this and I will keep them to myself other than to say I am disgusted and appalled. As parents, our primary responsibility is to protect our children–period. It could be from falling off their bicycles, from drugs and alcohol, or from sexual…
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