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THE GIFT OF MEMORIES

Whitefish Bay Camp | November 21st 2009 by Bob and Peg Hunger

So many of our returning guests talk so fondly with us about their  memories of trips with their parents, family members and friends made in the past, the scrapbooks, picture albums, movies and videos of the good times.    Many of them are now bri read more

SimplyMyTreasures

A memory of Mr. Fisher

Simply My Treasures | November 21st 2009 by Susan

Everyone has memories around the holidays.  One that I remember so well from when I was a child is when my mom and dads friend Mr. Fisher would come over on the Holidays.  My dad and he use to drink a lot back then and I remember that he smoked tho read more

blacklinestudio

Yovany’s “Purple Angel”

Black Line Studio Blog | November 20th 2009 by Reggie

Background In memory of all her family members that had passed away, Yovany’s client had a guardian angel tattoo on her back – the purple a representation of the heavens, the blue acting as the wings of the angel. By Yovany. read more

justcherishtoday

Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Just Cherish Today | November 20th 2009 by Rebecca Watson

I'm hosting my first Thanksgiving in our new home! I'm super excited to prep, plan and deliver an amazing meal to my beautiful family! :) But I'm most excited  - I know, sounds a bit crazy- but I'm looking forward to adding a Thanksgiving c read more

justcherishtoday

No Freebie Friday, but check out these deals...

Just Cherish Today | November 20th 2009 by Rebecca Watson

There is no Friday Freebie this week, and probably won't be for next week due to Black Friday, but stay tuned because the next Friday Freebie will be something to add to that beautiful christmas tree of yours! :) Has anyone checked out the deals an read more

dmobile215

Vanity

Going Down | November 20th 2009 by Dmobile215

  For some reason unbeknownst to me You believe that thoughts of you Still dominate my mind I hate to burst your bubble But you really don’t rent much space We had what we had It was fun, but I’ve moved on You’ve been replaced read more

KrystalLane

A Cup of Memories

Tea Blog | November 20th 2009 by Online Stores, Inc

by Stephanie Hanson For some people, tea was a discovery of adulthood. For others, tea goes back to earliest memory. I belong to the latter tea party. My grandmother always had a pitcher of sweet tea in the fridge, and I would drink it out of Dixie read more

invisibleillness

Going Down Memory Lane

Chronic Illness or Pain Daily Devotionals | November 20th 2009 by Lisa Copen

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12) Prairie dresses and bonnet strings flapped in the breeze as t read more

RayFoss

Wet Autumn Wood

Poetry Where You Live | November 20th 2009 by Raymond A. Foss, Esq.

white pine, oak, birch in the forestthe leaves of the oak tree covering the grounddriving from the schoolreturning homewardwanting to stop and linger in the pine treeswet autumn woodcalling me backso many memoriesof moments in wonderwalking, finding, read more

islandroar

A Little Bit of Heaven

IslandRoar | November 20th 2009 by Maureen

  My first serious boyfriend worked in a rectory. A rectory, for those of you not raised Catholic, is home to the parish priest. Back then, there were three or four of them and they weren't just any priests. They were the same ones I'd read more

awareness

out of the blue..........

awareness | November 19th 2009

 the old craft shop, where it all began.sometimes a smile finds me when i'm least expecting itI may not expect it, but I always know where it has journeyed from.It comes from you.Out of the blue, I'm captured by a twinkling momentwhen you squeez read more

oneof365

What A Fox! And Also One Hell Of A Bird! ;)

oneof365 | November 19th 2009

  Dear Ether,  I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw a fox for the first time roaming the streets in London.  To me, a fox was an animal you saw in a forest or a cartoon.  I never thought I would ever come face to face with one—especially one read more

thekarin

Winter Wonderland

THE KARIN | November 19th 2009 by Karin

Much like spring this year caused a surge of excitement and eagerness, winter’s appeal is growing too. I’ve always loved  snow and holidays, always highly anticipated as the break between school, sleeping in, reading in bed, snow angels read more

mzungu

salvador dalí, only in new york

ululating | November 19th 2009

the museum of the city of new york has an exhibition currently showing called "only in new york" based on photographs from the LOOK magazine archives. as usual, the archival images of new york are really compelling. what is it about this ci read more

afroginmysoup

Silly Kid

A Frog In My Soup | November 19th 2009 by Shera

The conversations with the Twinks never cease to amaze me. Waking up yesterday to Bugs insisting that everyone “Rise and Shine” as he turns on every light was mildly amusing. Followed on his heels by Monkey announcing, “I don’ read more

puregraffiti

Laughs for Toys Comedy @ NYC

PureGraffiti.com - Graffiti x Art x Hip Hop | November 19th 2009 by PG

You are invited to … “LAUGHS FOR TOYS” When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST Where: NAKED LUNCN 17 THOMPSON ST NEW YORK, NY Click here to view the event COME THRU AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE…. - “TATU XM read more

islandroar

Family Time: Mandatory

IslandRoar | November 19th 2009 by Maureen

Are you, like me, your family's Cruise Director? I used to think this job description only applied when they were younger. But I've realized recently how much more important the job is now that my kids have one foot out the door. If I d read more

delightfullysweet

Love is everywhere…

Delightfully Sweet | November 19th 2009 by Danielle

During the week K and I were out doing errands. We were on the way back to our car when we noticed something odd in the concrete. A heart. Of course I had to take a picture of it because it was just so unusual. Love really is everywhere. You jus read more

GirlInterrupted

Sharing Your Testimony

The Story of A Girl | November 19th 2009 by Brooke

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opentoho

Memories, Time, Grief and Healing

Open to Hope Foundation | November 19th 2009 by Dr. Gloria Horsley

“How long has it been? Bereaved parents are often asked this question. I ask it of you, “How long has it been?” Now answer this question: “How long does it feel like it’s been?” A ... read more

aaton

Have a Safe Trip Home

A! μπεμπα Blog! το Μπινελικοδρόμιο.. | November 19th 2009 by aaton

I'm glad we said our goodbyes last night,Because I might cry in the mornings' light.It's always so hard to say goodbyeWith tears of parting in my eyes.I've enjoyed the past weekend with you,I know that you enjoyed it too.Watch over us when you get H read more

golferboy

What\’s with all the dog training? I can remember the Grandpa a…

Best American Dog | November 19th 2009 by golferboy

Sarah Townen asked: I have a dog and we DO train it… But I just go to thinking….do any of you have memories of older men and their dogs on porches? Those guys could typically get their dogs to do what they wanted when they wanted…. read more

jaymiethorne

Winter Blanket

Jaymie Thorne's Personal Musings | November 18th 2009

here is the winter blanket loaded on a loom’s beliefs each thread slowly gathered from memories end to end a hope that it is not finished may it lengthen longer yet to see the pattern repeating along the lifetime’s weave filled with b read more

Robertkrz

Being looked after – in Cairo and everywhere, actually

In Search of Meaning | November 18th 2009 by Robert Krzisnik

The congress was great but I will write about it another time (there’s just too much to write right now). I also managed to find the “Tanzanian park” (very emotional moment for me), but did not find the priest – it’s been 26 years already, read more

OldFart

43 years ago…

Old Fart | November 18th 2009 by Tony

My Mum found one of my old Grade 2 school books hidden away inside an old photo album from when I was a kid.   Not sure how old I was here but I figure that I was about 6 years old in Grade 2… I always though there were 3 little pigs, ma read more

roadgurl5

Cadillac Ranch

earth to holly | November 18th 2009 by earthtoholly

Exactly four years ago today, we were driving east on I-40, heading home on our cross-country trip.  We had heard about this sculpture called Cadillac Ranch, near Amarillo, Texas, so we decided to stop and see for ourselves.  The experience was read more

Boyofbow

More Artwork from FrozenStarRo

Boyofbow's Weblog | November 18th 2009 by Boyofbow

Please Click Small Images or Link A Special Thanks to Andreea {Link} Please Vote and Comment on what You Think! Now playing: Chicks on Speed – We Don’t Play Guitars via FoxyTunes Posted in Blue, Celtic, Costumes, Dark, Dream read more

Gander

This Harp 11-18-09

Gander Poems | November 18th 2009 by louis gander

The dust completely coveredthe memories of old,as I sat in my attic,as melodies turned cold -though still completely faithfulfor all these many years,I had no lone abilityto perk up hungry ears.Until the seed was planted,forgiven all, times seven - read more

jeniortizxv

DOWN MEMORY LANE

life round me N you | November 18th 2009 by jenie

You’re walking down the isle in your immaculately white gown as your dream man looks at you with love in his eyes; best friend and childhood friend hugging you at the same time as you all throw your toga’s high in the air ending the graduation ri read more

IzaakMak

Living With The Big “D”

I Want Ice Water | November 18th 2009 by Robert McGhee

I’ve been taking medications for the treatment of my depression since 1995. While they have been enormously helpful, they certainly haven’t eliminated all my symptoms. I’ve talked about some of these remaining problems before. IR read more