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Book Review: The Revolutionary Paul Revere by Joel J. Miller
Have you ever wondered about the back story of one of America’s greatest revolutionary heroes? Then The Revolutionary Paul Revere by Joel J. Miller is the book for you. It’s an irreverent look at an American hero who always seemed to be in the thick of things. The book is a quick and easy read that follows the life of Paul Revere from the immigration of his father, Apollos, in 1716 to Revere’s death in 1818. Miller highlights every day events in Revere’s life that propelled him into the limelight. For example, his work as a goldsmith granted him access to key people in his community which led to his…
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Women of Faith Wednesday on Thursday
I know today is Thursday and this blog hop is supposed to take place on Wednesday, but I just found out about it this morning so, for now, we’ll just close our eyes, say a prayer that my words will fall on soft hearts and ignore the fact that I am a day late… Today’s Women of Faith Wednesday question is “If you could become a Women of Faith speaker, what would you talk about?” “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” Colossians 3:20~21 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and…
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The View Blab Fest
Yay! The View is back and they have a week’s worth of Hot Topics to discuss. I am so ready…except for one thing, can we please stop talking about Tiger Woods? There are other topics that are much more interesting… Ok, moving on… Please… I hope... Hot Topic The Catholic Church and the Pedophile Scandal This entire thing has made me so incredibly sick. I think we have gotten to the point where everyone from the Pope on down needs to be held accountable for what has happened to the millions of children who have been molested/abused by priests or nuns. Whoopi stated that the Pope needs to come out…
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Product Review: Febreze No Spill Wood Diffusers
My name is Daenel and sometimes my house smells. It smells like kids. It smells like dog and hamsters. It smells like stale food. It smells like life and life stinks. So I was happy when ModernMom gave me the opportunity to try the new Febreze No Spill Wood Diffuser in my home. When I went to the store, I immediately headed over to the air freshener section of the store. Wrong! These babies are kept with the cleaning supplies… Um, ok…. So exactly what is the Febreze No Spill Wood Diffuser? Well, it’s a nice little twist on the traditional reed diffuser air fresheners. Rather than having a bunch…
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I Can See!
I am so happy to report that my vision has returned! Let me tell you, being able to see out of one eye is a bear. I want to thank everyone for their constant prayers, thoughts and words of encouragement. Your support has been invaluable. I’d also like to thank God because without Him this wouldn’t have been possible.
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We Need to Protect Our Children
I don’t know if you’ve been watching the news, but it seems like there has been a surge in the abduction, rape and murder of children. Or maybe it’s just getting reported more often, I don’t know… But whatever the reason, this has to stop. Just today a man in our area was sentenced for videotaping himself as he raped several children. His youngest victim was six months old. Six months old! Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy My heart is broken. Even now, it’s all I can do to contain the rage, anger, hurt and disbelief that I feel. How does someone do…
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Book Review: True Colors by Kristin Hannah
I’ve just finished reading True Colors by Kristin Hannah and all I can say is, I wish there were more… I’ve been a fan of Hannah’s since I read her book, Firefly Lane, a few years back because her books always leave me thinking and challenging myself to do more. Set on a picturesque horse farm in Washington State, True Colors follows the lives of the Grey sisters who were devastated by their mother’s death while they were still young as they navigate through the haze of their father’s distant affections. Winona, the oldest, is overweight and most starved for her father’s attention. She’s an over~achieving lawyer who has never really felt at home on…
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The View: Learn to Use Your Words, People
Although The View Moms Brand Ambassador campaign has ended, I will still be writing the occasional post about any Hot Topics that appeal to me because, well, that’s what I do. So far, I’ve stayed out of the healthcare debate and I’ve pretty much avoided the downright rude comments directed at Elizabeth Hasselbeck, but now I won’t be silent any longer. For weeks now I’ve read comments on various The View fan pages that suggest that Elizabeth ought to shut up or that she is annoying or that her voice is grating, etc. There are also those who say they don’t watch the show because of Elizabeth. The problem isn’t her voice or that…
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The View Blab Fest
Today is the last day of The View Moms Brand Ambassador campaign. Sniffle. I’ve had so much fun tweeting with The View Moms and writing (and reading) blog posts about the show. I’ll probably do some form of Hot Topic blogging in the future, just not on a regular basis like I’ve been doing for the campaign. So stay tuned and, as always, feel free to leave a comment, you know I enjoy the conversation. Hot Topics I Can’t Hold a Grudge Even if Oprah Says I Should Oprah says that you should have a 3 grudge rule ~ if someone rubs you the wrong way 3 times, hold a…
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I Have a Diagnosis
Yesterday my husband drove me to the Wills Eye Hospital in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania to see an eye specialist about my sudden vision loss. After much testing ~ including blood work, vegetable dye chasers and lots of eye scans ~ the doctor diagnosed me with Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome (MEWDS). Doesn’t it sound like I have fizzy water floating around my eye? MEWDS is a rare eye disease that affects young women (so take that “at your age“) between the ages of 14 and 47. Men can get MEWDS too but women seem to suffer from it by a 5 to 1 average. MEWDS is usually preceded by a…
