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Getting Parents Involved

The schools are so quick to blame the sorry state of education in America on the lack of parental involvement. I say it is baloney, but let’s take it seriously for just a moment. I challenge the educators to tell me exactly what do they want the parents to do differently? What kind of involvement [...]

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Time for Pumpkins

Although I am a “dog person” as opposed to a “cat person,” I do love the way cats are companions and inspiration for a lot of Halloween symbols. I am not superstitious and worried about black cats. I found this pumpkin design and thought it was really cute. I might try it on mine. Heading [...]

New Calendar

I’ve been using Facebook for a few months as a calendar for remembering everyone’s birthdays. I think that is one of the best features of Facebook. But it does have it’s limits. There are people who are not on Facebook, such as children and grandchildren under 13, and there are people who are registered on [...]

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Sweethearts

Its nice to do a little something extra for the people you love. For example, tuck a little not into your kid’s lunchbox or hubby’s briefcase that says you love them. Or make a special dessert and surprise them after dinner with something sweet.

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Does Anybody Read Newspapers Anymore?

I cannot tell you the last time I went to the store and bought a newspaper. I get my news from TV and the internet. The only good thing that comes in the newspaper anymore are the store flyers and coupons over the holidays. Other than that, the Tennessean sucks – almost no actual scoops [...]

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