Category Archives: Friends

Christmas Reflections

Posted on 26 December 2011 by Valarie

This has been one of the best Christmas celebrations we’ve had in ages.  It is one of the few times when I’ve managed to pull it all together in time to have everything ready.  I even got our newsletters out … Continue reading →

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Twelve Years Past

Posted on 25 November 2011 by Valarie

A lot can happen in one year.  In twelve years, entire worlds can change.  Twelve years ago, we lived in a log house in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, on our tiny little farm.  We had chickens, Nubian … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of 4th of July Past

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Valarie

It’s official.  I am homesick.  I am also thinking that if I got in my car RIGHT NOW and started driving, I would get to North Carolina in time for the 4th of July party at the Gundersen’s.  I miss … Continue reading →

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Birthday Time!

Posted on 14 May 2011 by Valarie

When my daughter turned one, we threw a small, family party for her, and fed her chocolate cake.  She promptly smeared it all over her face and high chair!  We laughed, and took pictures. (What else?)  Then, for the next … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane

Posted on 7 May 2011 by Valarie

I have been in North Carolina all week, and it has been such an odd experience!  I have traveled 1100 miles, and yet, I feel so at home here, that it feels very much like I’ve not gone anywhere at … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on 2 April 2011 by Valarie

Alexander was born suspicious. All his life, he’s been suspicious, and while in and of itself, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it makes it almost impossible to surprise him. But, last night, we did it! In fact, he was … Continue reading →

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The Cat and The Crow

Posted on 11 January 2011 by Valarie

Special thanks to my cousin, Russell J., for sending this to me.  It is by far one of the sweetest and coolest things I’ve seen in ages!!

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Ghosts of Halloween Past

Posted on 17 October 2010 by Valarie

The picture is not so great, but I am posting it anyway.  It was taken back in 1985, and it is a picture of me and some friends that dressed up for a Halloween Dance as KISS.  From Left to … Continue reading →

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Counting Our Blessings

Posted on 11 October 2010 by Valarie

I cannot believe that we have been living in Texas for almost two full months!  I am happy to report that, all things considered, we are doing very well, and are very happy in our new home. Which is not … Continue reading →

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Texas, At Last

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Valarie

We are sort of settling in here in Austin.  The move went very smoothly.  We had wonderful help from our amazing friends on both ends of this journey.  In North Carolina, we had a small army to help us pack … Continue reading →

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The Scarlett Method

Posted on 10 August 2010 by Valarie

I can’t think about that right now. If I do, I’ll go crazy. I’ll think about that tomorrow. ~Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone With The Wind” We are down to the wire now, and are frantically working to finish packing everything … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Tougher

Posted on 28 July 2010 by Valarie

When we first started talking, well, perhaps whispering is more accurate, about moving back to Texas, it didn’t seem real.  We discussed all the things we love about Texas, such as the people, the politics, our family and friends there.  … Continue reading →

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May I Recommend. . . ?

Posted on 22 July 2010 by Valarie

My dear friend, Angela F., has started a blog.  She is a wonderful Christian woman who has been through the ‘real world’ and lives to tell the tale!   She is also a gifted writer.  And, last but not least, … Continue reading →

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Austin

Posted on 15 July 2010 by Valarie

Alex and I got to Austin on Tuesday afternoon.  It is, ah, much bigger than I remembered! We are staying with my friend, the amazing Donna F., who is treating us like royalty! We started the house-hunting process right away, … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet

Posted on 21 May 2010 by Valarie

Time has been flying by me lately, and I have had the feeling of not being able to slow down long enough to catch my breath as my life keeps rushing by me at the speed of, well, life!  The … Continue reading →

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