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BETTER EVERY DAY LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 6

Just think - a year ago I was getting ready to launch my book Catch The Christmas Spirit, and now we'r getting ready for two months of signing of Better Every Day.  In actual fact, everyone probably needs both.  Find out why I love Ferris Wheels better than anything.  Oh, on November 6 I'll be signing at the Lakewood Barnes and  Noble.  Ferris Wheel Here's a look at how … [Read more...] about BETTER EVERY DAY LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 6

LOOKING FOR REASONS TO CELEBRATE? MARCH 11 IS PERFECT.

IT’S DREAM DAY, NAPPING DAY, AWESOMENESS DAY, PACK YOUR LUNCH DAY, MARIO DAY AND FILL OUR STAPLERS DAY.  If you can’t get a day of celebration out of these possibilities, you’re missing something. Let’s start with Dream Day.  That’s easy. Anybody can dream.  Get out your Dream Catcher and test it.  Don’t have a Dream catcher?  There’s plenty of time to make one.  Dream … [Read more...] about LOOKING FOR REASONS TO CELEBRATE? MARCH 11 IS PERFECT.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CALLS SPECIAL REMEMBERING

Of course today March 8 is International Women’s Day and I wouldn’t want to miss this chance to greet all of the wonderful women who’ve made my life worthwhile, or more interesting or sometimes scarier. The first would be my Mom who ruined my life on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. There she is in the sailor outfit she was wearing the night she slid down a guy wire at … [Read more...] about INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CALLS SPECIAL REMEMBERING

MARCH 4 IS PANCAKE DAY – THAT’S SHROVE TUESDAY

March 4 – Today is Pancake Day.  Otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday.  This  holiday is the last day before Lent begins.  It’s called fat Tuesday because during the Middle Ages it was the day when households cooked and feasted on fats, eggs, milk whatever in the household stores that would spoil during the forty days of Lent. Since I have many things in my refrigerator that have … [Read more...] about MARCH 4 IS PANCAKE DAY – THAT’S SHROVE TUESDAY

FEB 28 IS TOOTH FAIRY DAY – KNOW WHAT SHE DOES WITH THE TEETH?

WE DON'T KNOW WHERE TOOTH FAIRY DAY CAME FROM - it may have been created on the spur of the moment to calm a crying child.  We don't know much about the tooth fairy but I can tell you that it's a pity  she doesn't come around now when I could keep her in an endless supply of teeth.  I do know that the tooth fairy pays way better these days. My kids were lucky to get a quarter. … [Read more...] about FEB 28 IS TOOTH FAIRY DAY – KNOW WHAT SHE DOES WITH THE TEETH?

My Grandpa by Val Dumond

MY GRANDPA DUMOND By Val Dumond (granddaughter) © 2007 Note: Val read this charming memory at both sessions of The Family History Writing Workshop of DuPont's Hudson Bay Days.  It brought cheers and tears and was the highlight of the day.  What we learned is that we can't let these memories get away.     My grandpa was a gruff old softy who told wonderful … [Read more...] about My Grandpa by Val Dumond

Happy Birthday, Barbie!

  Today is Barbie's birthday and brings back memories  because when Barbie debuted fifty four years ago today, every little girl in America wanted one.  Everyone knew her, and her zebra striped bathing suit was iconic.  My daughter was facing a tonsillectomy and yearned for a Barbie doll. I promised her one, and then  found that there were none to be found anywhere.  I … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Barbie!

SIXTY PLUS – PRETTY IN PINK

THE MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER 2011 is over and successful.  Our little team of six raised $1300 and the walks are going on all over the US so help is on the way for sufferers and their families.                      Many folks brought their pets. Some were even dyed pink - the pets, not their owners.    This family time together was as important as the good cause … [Read more...] about SIXTY PLUS – PRETTY IN PINK