Category Archives: Random

A Perfect World

Posted on 26 February 2010 by Valarie

This is exactly how I feel most of the time. I love this comic!!!

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Snow and Genealogy

Posted on 14 February 2010 by Valarie

I would say the weather report sounds like a broken record, but that would really be dating myself, wouldn’t it? I don’t think my youngest child even knows what a “record” is, much less what the term “broken record” means! … Continue reading →

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New Theme

Posted on 9 February 2010 by Valarie

One of my favorite ways to “escape”, especially in the dead of winter, is to play with my blog.  So, after spending a couple of days searching for cool new WordPress Themes, I finally found one that I actually like. … Continue reading →

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Frozen Wasteland

Posted on 5 February 2010 by morningtower

We had a major snow storm in December, which resulted in snow on our back deck until January.  The snow finally melted, just in time for the next major storm to hit last weekend.  We got 11.5″ of snow.  So … Continue reading →

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Craziness

Posted on 12 January 2010 by Valarie

I am a headline news reader.  I rarely bother to read the whole story unless the headline really, really grabs me.  I think I am, sadly, typical.  But in my defense, I have to say that the headlines have been … Continue reading →

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Sickness

Posted on 7 January 2010 by Valarie

I have been running a relatively high fever since Sunday evening.  And, pretty much, that is my one and only symptom.  So, I did break down and call the doctor’s office, but haven’t heard back from them yet.  Maybe they … Continue reading →

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2009 In Review, Part 2

Posted on 31 December 2009 by Valarie

And now, for the part of 2009 that really didn’t personally concern me.  Macabre as it may sound, the part of the Oscars that I most enjoy is their tribute to the stars that have died that year.  Well, this … Continue reading →

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Perspective??

Posted on 25 November 2009 by Valarie

Okay, so I’m looking at pictures of all my old High School friends on Facebook, and am thinking that I seriously need to lose about a million pounds.  And that I need to exercise for like, six hours a day, … Continue reading →

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My Destiny?? Really???

Posted on 6 November 2009 by Valarie

I get emails from Staples.  I never read them, but I get them.  But today’s title caught my eye.  It reads:  “Your Destiny Awaits”. Okay, you’ve got my attention, ’cause I’m all about destiny and all.  So, I read the … Continue reading →

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People of Walmart

Posted on 6 November 2009 by Valarie

So, anybody who knows me even a little, knows I hate Walmart. I have said for years that the easiest way to film a zombie documentary is to just tape the people who are shopping at Walmart. I honestly believe … Continue reading →

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“God, Guns, Guts & American Pick-Up Trucks”

Posted on 16 September 2009 by Valarie

Wow, this guy is really eloquent in a very simple way.  I don’t know who he is, but I like him!!  He owns a car dealership in Missouri, and is giving away FREE AK-47s with the purchase of a new … Continue reading →

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Weird Books

Posted on 5 September 2009 by Valarie

I love books, and often buy them used, to save money.  One of my favorite sources for used books is the Advanced Book Exchange, or, Abebooks.com.  They send me emails, from time to time, to get me to sign in … Continue reading →

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Only A 5th Generation Texan

Posted on 5 August 2009 by Valarie

So I was randomly surfing blogs, and found “Catholic Mothers Online”.  Well, I’m a Catholic Mom, and I am online, so I had to check it out.  One of the blog names really jumped out at me:  “7th Generation Texan“.  … Continue reading →

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Best. Parody. Ever.

Posted on 11 June 2009 by Valarie

Props to Matt Archbold over at Creative Minority Report for his incredible parody of Lord of the Rings! Click this link to read it:Lord of the Czars Absolutely brilliant!

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Staying Busy

Posted on 20 May 2009 by Valarie

I have been scanning old family photographs for the past several days, and there seems to be no end in sight.  But, it is keeping me busy, which is very important for me, since I just quit smoking.  I’ve only … Continue reading →

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