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Memories

Barbara Walters con Fidel Castro en La Habana, 1977
Family

Barbara Walters 1929-2022

Family

Is Buying an Elf Kit a Good Idea?

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Family

They Were Christmas

by Hannahupdated on December 6, 2022December 6, 20222 Comments on They Were Christmas

We thought it was the tree, the gifts, the lights, and staying up late, having pretend snowball fights. But they were Christmas. Our minds never imagined that they wouldn’t be with us. They were Christmas. They were big smiles and happy laughs, perfect gift finders and fun. They were kind, honest, and gave grace when …

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Mama's Recipes

Golden Brown, Crispy, Crunchy Lumpia

by Hannahupdated on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022Leave a Comment on Golden Brown, Crispy, Crunchy Lumpia

Favorite Filipino Food Lumpia is one of my favorite Filipino foods. It’s hard to rival the crispy crunch and delicious filling paired with white rice or pancit. It is impossible to eat only one and you will have to force yourself away from the plate. They just melt in your mouth and you have eaten …

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Faith

Don’t Give Up on God

by Hannahupdated on November 4, 2022November 4, 2022Leave a Comment on Don’t Give Up on God

I saw the world in black and white instead of the vibrant colours and shades I knew existed. Katie McGarry Even Then Sometimes in life it’s easy to give up on people. It’s easy to feel alone. Maybe you feel down, uninvited, not chosen. Social media might steal your time a little too much, and …

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Travel

Fall Fun

by Hannahupdated on November 1, 2022November 1, 2022Leave a Comment on Fall Fun

Historic Greenbrier Farms Have you ever heard of Historic Greenbrier Farms? Located in Chesapeake since 1916, it’s a surprisingly great place to visit for fall fun – for both kids and adults. I had no idea how much they have to offer! Tips to Consider When you go, allow yourself plenty of time to do …

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IHOP - Kingsland, Georgia, USA
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IHOP

by Hannahupdated on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022Leave a Comment on IHOP

To look and really see When is the last time you were in a public place and you stopped to just listen and pay attention? To look around and take notice? On a recent visit to IHOP, I told my daughter to sit quietly and listen. “Listen to what?,” she said. I wanted her to …

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Family

No Bad Days

by Hannahupdated on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022Leave a Comment on No Bad Days

On a Tuesday afternoon my oldest said to me, “Mom, you never have a bad day. You are always smiling.” I was quiet for a few minutes. I then replied, “You think I have no bad days?”

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Faith

Dry Sticks Can Bloom

by Hannahupdated on September 25, 2022September 25, 2022Leave a Comment on Dry Sticks Can Bloom

My Butterfly Bush I went outside one day and I was really bummed out when I saw my butterfly bush (AKA lantana). None of its former glory remained. It was nothing but a bunch of dry sticks. And the sticks weren’t even uniform. It looked terrible. It looked crazy. I broke off a few sticks …

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Travel

A Night Out in Downtown Norfolk

by Hannahupdated on September 24, 2022September 24, 2022Leave a Comment on A Night Out in Downtown Norfolk

On my daughter’s birthday, she wanted rolled ice cream. She really, really, really wanted rolled ice cream. Google helped me locate the nearest place – Urban Ice. Despite the fact that it was an hour away, we decided to try it out and celebrate her birthday with a night out in downtown Norfolk. Urban Ice …

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Travel

Great Food in Gates

by Hannahupdated on September 4, 2022September 4, 2022Leave a Comment on Great Food in Gates

Looking for a new spot to find great eats and sweet treats? Willing to go on a little road trip to find them? There are two neat places where you can find great food in Gates County, North Carolina. They are worth the drive! Will-O-Wisp Café We had never heard of Will-O-Wisp Café and ended …

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Education

It’s Dorm Move In Day

by Hannahupdated on August 19, 2022August 19, 2022Leave a Comment on It’s Dorm Move In Day

It’s Dorm Move In Day! Those little feet that used to pitter patter  on their way to find your bed, Now you watch moving in the opposite direction, much too far ahead. It’s dorm move in day! There’s excitement, there’s waiting, there’s cost. But nothing prepares you for driving away, amidst happiness you will feel …

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