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Category Archives: holidays
Celebrating Freedom
Today the United States of America celebrates the adoption of our Declaration of Independence in 1776, which famously states, We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with … Continue reading
Up From The Grave He Arose!
Up from the grave he arose; with a mighty triumph o’er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever, with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! Happy Easter! Love, … Continue reading
Looking Back…
…to Christmas 2009All the big grandkids wearing their hand-knitted hats from their YiaYia (Nik’s mom, Tina) The only picture that we managed to get of me holding my newest niece, Grace! (I’m in my pajamas and Grace is in the … Continue reading
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Happy Boxing Day!
Happy Boxing Day Jon and Leah! (And Julie and anyone else out there with British connections!)
Poetry Thursday
This is the poem that I wanted to put for Christmas Poetry Thursday but I didn’t borrow the book from my friend until Sunday night. So here it is (only three weeks late). Tree at Christmas by Madeleine L’Engle, from … Continue reading
And so it begins
A new year, a new week of school, a fresh start. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you seek to honor Him. Let it be so.
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Christos Anesti!Alithos anesti! Christu uyirthezhunnettu! Theerchayayum uyirthezhunnettu! (That’s supposed to be Malayalam)Christ is Risen!He is Risen Indeed!Hallelujah!
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Poetry Thursday (Sorry Zona – I remembered today!)
Original haiku in honor of Valentine’s Day by meI love my husbandI love the Judge familyI love all of you (Now is that cheesy or what?! But it is true!) Here’s another one: “Love is for the birds.”“Then I want … Continue reading
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In Alaska
We’re in Alaska now. Nik has started a Flickr set for our trip. Check it out. There’s just a few pictures so far, but we’ll add more later. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! KALA HRISTOUYENA!!!
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We’re sorry but your flight is cancelled and besides, United doesn’t fly to Anchorage any more!
Nik put his credit card in the check-in machine and it said, “Please pick up the phone to call the help line – it’s too late to check in.” “What? Too late to check in? But we’re 1 1/2 hours … Continue reading
Salmon and Souvlaki 