Category Archives: Random

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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Does It Really Matter Anymore?

Posted on 25 March 2011 by Valarie

I have noticed a very disturbing trend, and I am sure I am not the only one who has noticed, or who is disturbed by it.  It seems to me, that every time I turn around, someone, somewhere, is bashing … Continue reading →

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Saluda Murder

Posted on 23 February 2011 by Valarie

I am horrified to learn that there has been a murder in Saluda, the quiet little Norman Rockwellesque town we lived in before we moved to Austin. Vanessa Mintz was apparently murdered by her husband, and her body was found … Continue reading →

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We Are Not Alone

Posted on 3 February 2011 by Valarie

The Telegraph in the UK posted a rather interesting article, complete with video footage, that I found fascinating.  Where is Mulder when we need him? I understand that even I have the technology to create a video hoax, but the … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah!!

Posted on 2 December 2010 by Valarie

On November 13, 2010, the folks at the Food Court at the Seaway Mall in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, got a delightful surprise from the Niagara Chorus.  It reminded me of the Bible Verse: For it is written: “As I … Continue reading →

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Dancing At The Movies

Posted on 16 October 2010 by Valarie

I enjoyed this so much, that I just had to share.  Somebody took a lot of time and effort to flawlessly create this wonderful dance video.  It has it all: Fred Astaire, Patrick Swayze, Jame Lee Curtis, Irene Cara, Kevin … Continue reading →

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There Is Always Hope

Posted on 6 October 2010 by Valarie

We were channel surfing the other night, and came upon “The Fellowship of the Ring”, the first part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien.  And, in particular, we came upon the part where the “Fellowship” is … Continue reading →

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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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