Monthly Archives: February 2009

Remember, man. . .

Posted on 25 February 2009 by Valarie

“Remember, man, you are dust and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19) It is difficult for many people to understand why Catholics wear ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday.  After all, Jesus died on the cross and rose … Continue reading →

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And Now A Word From Alan Keyes. . .

Posted on 24 February 2009 by Valarie
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House Hunting in 2009

Posted on 23 February 2009 by Valarie

Things have changed so much since Gaylon and I first looked for a home. Back in the old days, you had to pour over the classifieds in the local newspaper to find a place to live. Not today! Yesterday, Gaylon … Continue reading →

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Limbo . . .

Posted on 18 February 2009 by Valarie

Limbo – n.   pl. lim·bos often Limbo Roman Catholic Church The abode of unbaptized but innocent or righteous souls, as those of infants or virtuous individuals who lived before the coming of Christ. A region or condition of oblivion or … Continue reading →

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Fathers, Daughters, Love & Stuff

Posted on 13 February 2009 by Valarie

Today has been a really wonderful, busy, day. This afternoon, we attended the Annual Homeschool Valentine’s Skating Party.  It is always a lot of fun, and the kids love it.  Alex gets to flirt with all the pretty girls, (and … Continue reading →

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Documenting the Strangeness

Posted on 6 February 2009 by Valarie

Perhaps everyone’s households are as bizarre as ours, and they just don’t talk about it. If that’s true, I’d love to hear from others about the weird things they experience in any given day. Our household is never dull! For … Continue reading →

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Internet Snobbery

Posted on 3 February 2009 by Valarie

I have had my own website for almost five years now. Not long after I published my first website (Brooks Bunch of NC) I decided to start up a blog. I used Bravenet for a couple of years, then switched … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Thoughts. . .

Posted on 1 February 2009 by Valarie

I am so amazed by Jennifer Hudson! Wow, that woman can SING! Her rendition of the National Anthem was one of the best I’ve ever heard. And, having heard it, I am now done with the Super Bowl, because I … Continue reading →

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