Monthly Archives: September 2008

Vote In My Poll!

Posted on 26 September 2008 by Valarie

Okay, maybe because I am so sick of the Presidential Campaigns and Billion-Dollar-Bailouts and politics in general, I’ve decided that we need to determine something really important: who do you think would be the best actor to portray the Mad … Continue reading →

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Finally. . . Movies to Look Forward To!

Posted on 25 September 2008 by Valarie

There really haven’t been many movies worth going to see lately. We did go to see “The X-Files: I Want To Believe”, but it was a huge disappointment. And I am a big X-Files fan. And while I am interested … Continue reading →

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We Deserve It!

Posted on 25 September 2008 by Valarie

I am not good with numbers. Anyone who knows me very well at all can attest to this. In fact, my friends won’t even let me keep score when we play Spades!! So, this whole bail-out thing with AIG and … Continue reading →

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“Harvey”

Posted on 24 September 2008 by Valarie

So last Saturday evening was spent waiting in a room at the Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre while Alex auditioned for a role in their upcoming production “The Orphan Train”.  We spent three hours there altogether, and Alex had to sing … Continue reading →

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New Theme, Again!

Posted on 20 September 2008 by Valarie

Well, if you’re reading this, and you’ve been keeping up with me recently, then you know this is the third theme in as many days!  I’m gonna get a bit “geeky” and “techy” here, so bear with me.  As I … Continue reading →

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Amazing Faith

Posted on 18 September 2008 by Valarie

My daughter is amazing! She is only 11 years old, but she can already sew, cook, crochet, and knit. And now, she can quilt, too! She recently decided that she wanted to make a quilt. So, she came to me … Continue reading →

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New Theme

Posted on 18 September 2008 by Valarie

With WordPress constantly updating their software, many themes are becoming obsolete.  Sadly, my original theme is one of those dinosaurs!  So, after spending way too much time searching for a new theme, and even going as far as setting up … Continue reading →

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Vote Your Conscience

Posted on 16 September 2008 by Valarie

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Let Me Get This Straight. . .

Posted on 15 September 2008 by Valarie

Okay, here are some very random thoughts that I have been chasing lately. I am in “rant mode”, so reader beware! 1.  Nancy Pelosi (and if you don’t know who she is, shame on you!) claims to be an “ardent, … Continue reading →

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Alex’s Mad Skills

Posted on 10 September 2008 by Valarie

Yesterday was Alex’s Sweet Sixteen.  He had a slumber party with all of his buddies last weekend, since his birthday landed in the middle of the week, and then we had a private family get-together last night to celebrate.  It … Continue reading →

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