Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Towards a Better Resolution

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I have been making birthday and New Years’ Resolutions ever since I started keeping journals, at the age of eight. Although I have been ref...
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Where Have I Been?

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All six members of my family, in addition to my houseguests, succumbed to a stomach virus, in various forms, over the weekend. ‘Nuff said. ...
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Sunday, December 28, 2008

Christmas Company, and a Birthday Party

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Things are usually pretty quiet in my house, taking into consideration the four kids who live here. This week I hosted Christmas as well as...
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Christmas Eve at the Miller Home

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Although a light rain is falling, there is enough snow left on the ground from the weekend that it will still qualify as a White Christmas. ...
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

The Duggars Welcome Child #18

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"In this Aug. 2, 2007 file photo, Michelle Duggar, left, is surrounded by her children and husband Jim Bob, second from left, after the...
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Monday, December 22, 2008

Urgent Action Needed!

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President Elect Barack Obama has a new website in which you can post your comments on his proposed policies. Please go here to voice your o...
Sunday, December 21, 2008

Tips for Staying Sane This Week

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I am not sure how much writing I will be able to do this week. On the flip side, my readers may be too busy to read my blog this week! So ...
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Saturday, December 20, 2008

Griping

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Last night we were up to the Cross and Snake symbol on our Jesse Tree. That was to represent the story about God’s sending vipers to punish...
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Will there be a Bailout for the Abortion Industry?

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Read the article here from World Net Daily. Click here for an easy-to-fill-out form petitioning against such a bailout.
Friday, December 19, 2008

A Half Snow Day

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“It’s gonna snow tomorrow!” “School’s gonna be canceled!” The kids all came home yesterday carrying notes to the effect that a school closin...
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Thursday, December 18, 2008

I'm Giving My Bathrooms a White Christmas

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One week before Christmas. It is too early to do the regular cleaning for Christmas, but there are some deep cleaning chores that can be do...
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Elizabeth’s Thrifty Quick-Wrapping Tips

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I have no empty closets in which to hide Christmas gifts. Therefore, I am forced to wrap my gifts as soon as I get home from a shopping tri...
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Monday, December 15, 2008

Christmas Carol Meme

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I got this from MacBeth’s Opinion . 1. Love 'em, hate 'em, tolerate 'em, or...? Love them! All of them! 2. Policy: none before...
Sunday, December 14, 2008

What is Your Brain's Pattern?

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Your Brain's Pattern Structured and organized, you have a knack for thinking clearly. You are very logical - and you don't let your ...
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For Goodness Sake, Enjoy Those Christmas Cookies!

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One of our favorite pastimes in December is the making and eating of cookies. We have been making batches of cookies daily this week, a dif...
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Thursday, December 11, 2008

What Movie is Your Christmas Most Like?

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Your Christmas is Most Like: A Charlie Brown Christmas Each year, you really get into the spirit of Christmas. Which is much more important ...
Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Did Adam and Eve Exist?

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We are a little behind with our Jesse Tree this year. Normally when we trim the tree we would have a large fir branch we could use for this...
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A Volcano Erupts in my Sink

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“And now, for something completely different.” If you’re easily grossed out, don’t read this post. I’m working at my computer this afternoon...
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Ruth’s Legacy: The Calling of a Wife and Mother

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I started my notes on this post on Nov. 5, while at my daughters’ cross-country meet. I had actually felt called upon to writing about Ruth...
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Monday, December 8, 2008

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

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I got this off my friend Loren Christie's blog . These are my results. Click on the picture to take the test. Your Dominant Intelligen...
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Friday, December 5, 2008

Elizabeth’s Baked Chicken with Paprika

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This comes from my Hungarian background. Basically you take any kind of meat, sprinkle it with salt and paprika, and you have a Hungarian d...
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Elizabeth’s Rice with Spinach

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This is a great way to get some fresh spinach into a dish. Small families will need one cup of rice with two cups of water. My family need...
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Elizabeth’s Simply Steamed Brussel Sprouts

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Cover bottom of a Corningware dish with a small amount of water. Cut off ends of fresh brussel spouts and place in dish. Drizzle lightly w...
Thursday, December 4, 2008

Which Narnia Character Are You Most Like?

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Ode to an Old Wreath

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The first thing I hang the day after Thanksgiving is this old wreath. Now that I see it in the picture, I think it is looking a bit asymmet...
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

The Traveling Jury

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Today my eldest daughter was tried and found guilty by a traveling jury. I was snug in my bed as the house repeatedly shook early this morni...
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Monday, December 1, 2008

Elizabeth’s Divinely Simple Cooking

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I cook from scratch every night. If you are thinking of the recipes in magazines with their complicated lists of ingredients and multiple s...
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Elizabeth’s Simple American Lamb Chops

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Coat glass baking dish lightly with olive and/or canola oil Place lamb chops in the dish. Cover the lamb lightly with oil. Sprinkle with ros...

Elizabeth’s Simple Quartered Potatoes

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Coat the bottom of a glass baking dish with olive and/or canola oil. Wash and quarter potatoes. Place potatoes in a single layer in dish. Sp...
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Elizabeth’s Simply Steamed Asparagus

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Put a small amount of water in the bottom of a corningware dish. Wash asparagus; cut off the woody ends. Place asparagus in dish. Sprinkle w...
Saturday, November 29, 2008

Eve of the First Sunday of Advent

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Tonight is the eve of the First Sunday of Advent! Tonight my children are writing their letters to the Christ Child. They will promise to ...
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