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got the Mac back

I finally got my Mac computer back. We had the info from our old computer transferred over to the new one. Then I went to my “Meet Your Mac” class. I learned where the new info is stored a…

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Going Green with Your Cigarettes?

I had been hearing about this new Electric Cigarette but had never seen one. My son said he saw a guy with one in McDonald’s. Then, I realized I saw a guy at Target with one. He was coming out o…

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trying to get welland just not making itseems like I failevery chance I getwhen getting back on the runand not getting the okis absolutely no funand not at all the wayto train for a racethat's coming…

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time capsule

My kids opened up their time capsules this new year that they had put together ten years ago. It was fun seeing the things inside. Here are a few of my favorites:1. newspapers from 1-1-20002. photos3.…

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time capsule

At the turn of the new century, well, in the year 2000, my kids put together a time capsule. They were 3 and 6 at the time and the time capsules ended up being plastic shoe boxes. This past January 1…

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Meet Your Mac class

I had never been to a Meet Your Mac class. But yesterday I was indoctrinated, uh, introduced to my new Mac computer. We had all the stuff from the old computer transferred over to the Mac and then a t…

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Did You Know My Daughter\'s School Won\'t Function on a Mac?

Did you know my daughter's school won't function on a Mac?I finally got my Mac back. I was trying to catch up on the items I needed to log in for my daughter's virtual school. I can't even log in to…

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timeless treasures

The kids opened their time capsules from the year 2000. We found inside newspapers, photos, hand prints, Star Wars figures (unopened) and some papers that had drawings and writings/dictations the kids…

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kitchen faucet

I've still never been to buy a kitchen faucet.Buy my husband has! It seems that most of the little fix ups have been fixed up around here! Now I don't remember which faucet he got (though I'm pretty s…

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Hit or Miss: December

Narnia exhibit: I was able to visit the traveling Chronicles of Narnia Exhibit with my daughter and nephews. I enjoyed entering the attic, hearing the rain and thunder outside the window. But when th…

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getting over injury

getting hurt is never funand it's been keeping from my runcan't jog outin the sunand pounding weightis like a tonbut before I think that I'm doneI've heard news that I'll not shunmy healing processhas…

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ceramics

We got a great family gift this Christmas! We were given a huge block of clay! Some family members work ceramics and even have their own kiln. Since they need to fire many pieces at once, they wanted…

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Houston Job Fair

Did you know about the Houston Job Fair? If you are tired of trudging all over town to do your job search, maybe you can attend the job fair and meet the companies who are hiring face to face! The jo…

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Did You Know About Finding the Perfect Box?

Did you know about finding the perfect box ?I love the Seinfeld bit about looking for the perfect box, and when you finally find it, they put you in it! I have this thing about hanging on to the perf…

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South Texas Foot Clinic

I had never been to South Texas Foot clinic before. I had an appointment today. When I first called to make the appointment, I was surprised at how friendly the office staff were on the phone. That is…

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Houston Job Fair

I've never been to the Houston Job Fair.You can register online for the Jan. 18, 2010 Houston Job Fair. If you are tired of trudging all over town to do your sales job search, maybe you can attend the…

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no running, no swimming

No running, no swimming, for the rest of this week. (Can swim on Saturday though!) I just got back from the podiatrist. It sounds like good news. He said we probably won’t have to do surgery! T…

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Did You Know the Pit Helps Keep Avocado Dip Fresh?

Did you know the pit helps keep avocado dip fresh?I love fresh guacamole. Whenever I have any left I put it in the fridge where it invariably turns brown on top. I usually stir it and finish it anywa…

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Did You Know People Still Out of Work?

Did you know people still out of work?I have known several people out of work this year. Being out of work during the holidays can bring added stress to this time of year. I know many continue the j…

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training by time

Training for our triathlon this time, we have been following a "time regimen". We follow a training schedule based on how many minutes we need to workout. Here are a few of my favorite things about t…

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Did You Know We Are Training by Time?

Did you know we are training by time ?In training for our triathlon, my husband got a training schedule which has us training by time instead of distance. In some ways this is almost freeing. I don't…

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Did You Know I Got A New Computer?

Did you know I got a new computer?We have been talking about getting a new one all year, but just kept putting it off. So the other day my husband kicked me out of the house while he set up a birthda…

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time capsule

The other day my son stated that he can hardly believe it’s going to be 2010. That jogged something in my brain and I immediately responded, “It’s time to open your time capsule!R…

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A is for A New Year

A is for A New Year. It seems as if every new year brings hopes of goodness and happiness ahead. After going through a rough year, our family is ready for some change this year. The prospects a new y…

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Nittany Lion

In watching Penn State beat Texas in the women’s volleyball championship, I wanted to find out what a Nittany Lion is. Here is what I found: “The Nittany Lion is essentially an ordinary mo…

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

This time of yearbrings lots of cheerall around you hearwords held dearto all far and nearFolks in high gear,little ones peerand have no fearSt Nick will appearIt may seem queerand some will sneerat t…

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giving gifts

Lots of the fun of this time of year is giving gifts to some of my favorite people! In hopes that they do not read this blog and spoil any surprises, here are a few of the favorites I am giving this y…

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low key holidays

As everyone around us hustles and bustles around in preparation for the holidays, our family kept a low profile yesterday. Our family gathered yesterday to celebrate being together. It is our first Ch…

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Did You Know Who Won the NCAA Women\'s Volleyball Tournament?

Did you know who won the NCAA women's volleyball tournament?In a heartbreaking loss for the University of Texas, Penn State won their third consecutive title. The Longhorns burst out with a 2-0 lead.…

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Olympic distance triathlon

I've never been to an Olympic distance triathlon.My husband signed himself and me both up for an Olympic distance triathlon next April. The distances are .93 mile swim, 25 mile bike ride, and 6 mile r…

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identity theft protection

I've never been to purchase identity theft protection. In thinking about travel, both domestically and internationally, it might not be a bad idea. I have a friend who had items stolen from a hotel in…

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expedite a passport

I've never been to expedite a passport. I just found out that we will be traveling overseas in about 6 weeks. Thankfully I pulled out my passport for the number to book airline tickets. That is when I…

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one beater

I found out today that it is possible to run my mixer using just one beater. I had one egg white that needed to be beat til stiff. I had it in a large measuring cup that I knew would be too small for…

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committed

My husband signed himself and me both up for an Olympic distance triathlon next April. The distances are .93 mile swim, 25 mile bike ride, and 6 mile run. At one point not too many months ago I would…

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a timeless gift

When it comes time to give a special gift, lots of thought goes into it. There are so many options to from which to choose. These days, watches may not be one of the first things you think of when c…

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letdown

My daughter came across some tickets for the NCAA Volleyball Tournament this weekend in Omaha, NE. They were a pretty good deal and she proceeded to plan out an entire trip and then talk me into takin…

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Did You Know About NCAA Volleyball Tournament?

Did you know about the NCAA Volleyball Tournament?The regional championships are going on this weekend, with two Texas teams playing in Omaha, NE. Texas A&M and UT are both in the finals along with Ne…

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Did You Know About Dominica?

Did you know about Dominica?This small island in the Caribbean is located in the West Indies between Martinique and Guadalupe. It is becoming a prized tour destination. Some of the Pirates of the Cari…

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NCAA volleyball tournamentNCAA volleyball tournament

I've never been to a NCAA volleyball tournament. My daughter came across tickets this week to the tournament in Omaha, NE. The tournament starts Friday Dec. 12 with practices on Thursday and Friday. T…

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redeem frequent flyer miles

I've never been to redeem frequent flyer miles.I looked into it last night. After talking with a friend, I thought that we might have some points saved up and we do! I looked into booking a flight for…

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Z is for Zillions of Gift Ideas

Z is for Zillions of gift ideas. It seems everywhere I turn this season, there are zillions of ideas for gifts. But the best gifts are the ones that fit the recipient. As for my family, they don’…

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Did You Know About Exercise Burnout?

Did you know about exercise burnout?I was talking with a lady at the gym this morning. She is a 60+ triathlete! We were talking about burnout. How we are sort of getting sick of our workouts. How it c…

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Did You Know It\'s That Time of Year?

Did you know it's that time of year?We have really been going all out on the sweets, already! I made a good pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. Two actually. They were gone quickly!! And then there was the…

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The Chronicles of Narnia Exhibit

I had never been to The Chronicles of Narnia Exhibit. Though I have long wished of getting into Narnia! The exhibit is as close as I've been able to come. Last Monday we began our journey at the attic…

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tutor

I've never been a tutor before. Now, I am helping a young girl with some math concepts that she has been struggling with. I am no great mathematician. In fact, if you ever told me that I would be tuto…

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Did You Know What My Kids Got in the Mail?

Did you know what my kids got in the mail?My kids had a small envelope package from their grandmother last week. We did not know what it was. I guessed it was pictures as it was marked "fragile, do no…

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Y is for Year End

Y is for Year End. I can’t believe another year is nearly over. This year has been pretty hard for our family but it has gone by pretty quickly in a way too. Hopefully this new year will bring m…

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Three times in ten years

Well, it actually snowed last Friday. It did not stick but the stuff coming down was actually snow. This is the third time in ten years that it has really snowed here on the Texas Gulf Coast. As news…

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Did You Know the Top Gifts?

Did you know the top gifts?What are some of the top gifts this holiday season? Of course I would imagine they are things like iPods, LCD HDTVs, new cars are always hot, any kind of electronic. I hear…

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500 sack lunches

In conjunction with a church mission, our family is helping to put together 500 sack lunches for those living on the streets in the inner city. Doing service projects together as a family is a great w…

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