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Rondo Alla Turca ~ The 5 Browns

The 5 Browns are veterans in bringing classical music to a newer, younger audience. Upon their signing with Sony 10 years ago, they have shown the world that ensemble piano can actually be a well-melded symphony of pianos. Multiple pianos … Continue reading

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It’s Been A Year… (re-post)

I know the title says that it’s been a year, but I posted this back in 2012 and it has actually been four years now.  Wow… I don’t know why exactly, but I’ve been thinking of my grandpa a lot here lately.  He went … Continue reading

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25 Ways to Love & Respect

I recently came across two blog posts that I found to be very interesting.  There’s a lot of good advice in them!  I’m not married, but I found myself wanting to print these lists for future reference.   Please take … Continue reading

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The Phantom of the Opera is there inside my mind…

…and my brothers’ minds too!  😉 Okay, here’s the situation: I think I’m about to drive my brother crazy.  Not that he isn’t crazy already…  I guess I’m driving him crazier, then.  That what he’s claiming anyway.  How am I … Continue reading

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Strange Mixture

A person should not attempt to mix together such things as Pride & Prejudice and Bourne.  When you’re done saying, “Duh.  You can’t mix those together!” let me explain. I was sitting in my peaceful, quiet living room — in … Continue reading

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4 Things Kids Should Hear From Their Parents

1) I Love You — You can’t just tell or just show your kids that you love them.  They need to see, hear, and feel that you love them.  Hugs, kisses, time spent with them, gifts (not all the time, … Continue reading

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My Brothers Are Reading! :)

At last! Two of my younger brothers (#4 & #5 — ages 14 & 16) have sort of caught the reading bug. I never thought I would see the day when those two would have to be told, “Put the … Continue reading

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4 Things Kids Shouldn’t Have To Hear From Their Parents

1) False Praise — Example:  If your child asks you, “Does this look okay?”  please actually LOOK at it before you say, “Sure, Honey, it looks fine!”  Never tell your child, “If you did it, I’m sure it’ll be great!”  Kids … Continue reading

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I Love Photography! — “Welcome Home!”

I’ve seen so many “welcome home” photos and videos and I love most of them.  Enjoy! 🙂 Glad he’s Home  by  Ohio National Guard Daddy is Home  by  Ohio National Guard A Wife and Her Soldier by  Cannikin A Christmas Kiss by … Continue reading

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The boy who forgot Mother’s Day — reblog

This is only part of the blog post The boy who forgot Mother’s Day by gardengoatquote.  I really enjoyed it and wanted to share at least part of it.  The whole post is great, though, so check it out! “Dear Son: … Continue reading

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