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Many thanks to starbuckjr for the lovely gifts received this week. It was much appreciated! In addition to chocolates, my next cultural exchange package to you will include Kim Harrison’s book, Unbound. Telling you now, so you won’t order it yourself. ;) I’ve been reading Kim Harrison’s series, the Hollows, thanks to starbuckjr’s rec and subsequent gift of book 9 ( Read more... )

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( Some pics of my niece )

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Baby, it's cold outside. I do like cool weather but I'm in that seasonal acclimation stage where I'm looking for something flannel while reminiscing about warm climates, blue water, and sandy beaches.

( Hence, the beach pics )

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Regarding the Governor's race here in Kentucky, a liberal Democrat defeats incumbent RepublicanThis morning I picked up my uncle at the nursing home, drove him to the hospital for CAT scans, drove him back to the nursing home, went to City Hall and paid his utility bill, went to the polls and voted, made a deposit at the bank, stopped at a ( Read more... )

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My six-year-old niece had her hair cut this weekend - her very long hair. She’s been letting it grow so she could donate it to Locks of Love.

Pics of the haircut

( Operation Christmas Child )

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( Quick Pic of the Day )

Okay, one more post about the Gladiator.

( My son showed me a website with better photos. )

My 20 year old son has been training for the last six months. He’s been running and boxing, as well as cardio, resistance, and weight training. He’s been eating healthy, low fat, low carb, and high protein. He did weigh 218 lbs and he’s now 186 lbs. with a body fat level of 11%.

What prompted this?

The quest for glory in the ring.

( He’s answering the call of his inner Gladiator. )

Kids and summertime. A combination worthy of a picspam ( Read more... )

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Just when I begin to think my son has grown up ...

( he regresses trying to fit square pegs into round holes )