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Mothers' Day is a wonderful time to celebrate not only moms, but also the families they hold together. This is our family's first Mothers' Day without the older generation. My mother-in-law passed away in October, and my mom many years ago. Although I thought it would be an unhappy day, I don't t...
05/07/2011
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If you know anyone interested in Palm Coast, Florida, this house may just be the perfect answer for your buyers. Located in the lovely gated community of Grand Haven, the house is serenely situated overlooking the lake. Three bedrooms and three baths make this home perfect for entertaining or to ...
03/23/2011
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I was in Pittsburgh over St. Patrick's Day, and had lunch with my daughter and grandson at Brueggers Bagels. Can you imagine eating a green Leonardo di Veggie bagel? It looks odd, but tasted delicious! I remember one of the reasons I loved the Pittsburgh area... great food, great people, and grea...
03/23/2011
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For those who have offered prayers and support in the disappearance of my cousin, it is very sadly that I update you on Michael's story. After military dental records arrived, a medical examiner came from Pittsburgh and determined that the body was that of Mike. Apparently the burden of his Hunti...
03/22/2011
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Everyone knows that the swallows return to Capistrano, but how many know about the buzzards that return to Hinkley, Ohio? And... does anyone know when? Years ago, I saw an article in the paper about this yearly return, but have no idea when the event actually takes place. If you're an Ohioan, or ...
03/07/2011
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Tomorrow is Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, the last party before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the lenten season. Our condominium complex celebrates this day every year at a nearby restaurant. This year it's cute little Paula's Beachside Grill. The beads arrived today, and we're all ready for the ...
03/07/2011
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I just heard the deadline for the league lockout has been extended 24 hours. Does this mean there's progress being made? Will a lockout drive down ticket sales, or will fans think the two sides will be able to come to an agreement? I'm worried that the small market teams will be adversely affecte...
03/03/2011
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Crispers, a great little lunch restaurant in St. Augustine, has two new salads. One is the Shrimp Stack, a tasty little combination of shrimp, cabbage, salsa, pineapple, etc. I tried it a few days ago, and it was superb. It was so good that I'm having a hard time ordering anything else. There's a...
03/03/2011
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After months of e-mails back and forth, we're finally going to meet face to face. The longer the internet relationship endures, the more likely we are to form images in our minds of these people we've come to know. I'll never forget Joe, a customer whose listing I inherited. After e-mails and mor...
02/23/2011
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If you're awaiting yet another blast of cold weather, and wondering what to do... Hop a plane to St. Augustine, Florida. Today, it's supposed to be nearly 80 degrees. Yesterday was outstanding! My family and I had a terrific lunch at Panama Hatties, a St. Augustine favorite. The fish bites were e...
02/21/2011