Author Archives: Laura

Happy Birthday!

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Laura

Happy Birthday Tina/Mom! We love you!

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Sound familiar anyone? And so, I’m not going to get any more blogging done before the new year – As in, I won’t be: 1. explaining why I attempted to daily list my gratitude for the month of Thanksgiving. 2. … Continue reading →

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A Trip (and I’m very grateful for it!)

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Laura

We’re off to see Wendell Berry at UVA in Charlottesville, VA. Nik went to UVA and so I’m excited to see and get to understand a little more of his college years. This also means that today is my Friday! … Continue reading →

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Daily Gratitude #26

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Laura

Today I’m grateful that I don’t have to make and can any more applesauce. I think 20 quarts and 13 pints is enough! (And that was only from 2 bushels of apples. It’s a good thing I didn’t buy any … Continue reading →

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Daily Gratitude #25

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Laura

Today, I’m thankful for my new niece! Welcome baby Grace!

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Daily Gratitude #24

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Laura

Today I’m grateful for my 1/4″ foot for my sewing machine, wonderfully nice weather, and God’s grace which overcomes racial and socio-economic barriers.

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Daily Gratitude #23

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Laura

This is really for yesterday – Yesterday, I was grateful for a husband who I can work in partnership with, crockpots and an Oxo food mill to help make lots (20 quarts to be specific) of applesauce, and once again, … Continue reading →

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Daily Gratitude #22

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Laura

Today I am thankful for roasted turkey skin (shatteringly crisp and delicious) and to the Amish farmer who raised the turkey for us. Life is good.

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Daily Gratitude #21

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Laura

Today, I am filled with such thanksgiving, that it is more than enough to make up for the last three days of not posting, as well as to spill over into the next few weeks. And that’s about as specific … Continue reading →

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Greece Summer 2008 – The Complete List!

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Laura

Finally Finished! It only took 16 months, but I’m finished! So for my reference (but for your reading pleasure also, should you have missed any installments), here are all the parts of our Greece 2008 Trip: Part 1: In Athens … Continue reading →

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