Monthly Archives: January 2006
Blog-Related Updates
A few weeks ago Mike made our names on the left and right sidebars links to all the posts we authored. So, if my twaddle bores you, it is now easy to see his posts alone. I am doing a … Continue reading
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An Open Letter to Google
Dear Gmail Team – I love using gmail and really didn’t mind the new web clips feature you started running a few weeks ago. I customized the content and enjoyed seeing the news and quotes of the day, etc. I … Continue reading
Filed under general, technology
MLKjr Day Weekend Memories
Three years ago, Mike and J.T. were on a plane headed for Raleigh-Durham International Airport. They spent the weekend visiting me, meeting my family and friends, going to church, etc. It seems a lifetime ago — and maybe it was! … Continue reading
Filed under family life
Tea, Again
We’re now addicted to our Masala Chai from Portsmouth Tea. Sending it to us for free worked, we’ve already placed another order and are completely dependent on morning Chai now. Mike said the other day, “I don’t even think about … Continue reading
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Happy National De-lurking Week
Feel free to celebrate by leaving a comment, especially if you’ve never commented here before or don’t participate in the frenzy on a regular basis. I promise, we don’t bite!
Filed under general
Books to Read in 2006 Update
Thank you for all of the recommendations! I’ve updated the list with four more books y’all recommended. Picking was difficult and some others may find their way on the final list this year or next :o)
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Survived Week 1
We all survived Mike’s first week back at work. We definitely eased back in, though. He had cancelled his homeschool classes (two classes, two days a week, after he finishes teaching at the school) and only worked a bit on … Continue reading
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20+C+M+B+06
When Christ’s appearing was made known, King Herod trembled for his throne But He Who offers heavenly birth seeks not the kingdoms of this earth. The eastern sages saw from far and followed on His guiding star; By light their … Continue reading
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National Champions!
The Eyes of Texas are upon you, All the livelong day! The Eyes of Texas are upon you, You cannot get away! Do not think you can escape them, At night, or early in the morn’ The Eyes of Texas … Continue reading
Filed under sports
Books to Read in 2006
Here’s my list of books to read in 2006. Since I know many of you are well read, I’ve decided to let y’all pick five books for me to read this year. Laura Leigh already picked the first one here, … Continue reading
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43 Things
Not quite 43 things but a list of things I’d like to do. Some are life-long goals I’ll never be finished with, some are attainable in the short term, some I plan to do decades from now. Mostly a Mondo … Continue reading
I Love My Sling
Some days I wonder how people parent infants sanely without babywearing.
Filed under parental ponderings, photo love
| Zarr
| McLain
| Barbery
| Fitzpatrick
| Zusak
| Tickle
| Ricks
| Lupton
| Green
| Metaxas
| Wolters
