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A V-Day Giveaway!
Growing up, Valentine’s Day was never a big deal around my house. We’d get a card and some flowers or chocolates from my dad, but that was about it. I sort of have…
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Independence and the Preschooler
“Hey, Bean,” I said, as I got ready for work this morning. “You about ready to go get dressed?” “Okay,” said Bean. “I laid your clothes out for you on your table.” “Oh,…
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Giving Joy Away
Here’s a very weird fact about me. When I’m mad at you, I’m going to give you a present. Isn’t that weird? Even I have always thought that was weird, but it’s an…
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Investing in Our Children
I grew up with a banker for a mom, so I have been taught about finance and investing since I was a wee one. Does that mean I manage money well all the…
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Where Have All the Bloggers Gone?
Well, hello there, imaginary friends! I feel like I haven’t spoken with you all in ages! Things on the home front have been chaotic and things at work have been…well… chaotic. That means…
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Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
Bean and Gracie are 22 months apart in age, which has brought us both blessings and challenges. One of the pleasant surprises has been how great the kids get along. We were really…
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Bad Days and Good Times
Today I had a training seminar all day for my job. I was actually looking forward to it because it was about a program I was interested in learning more about. I was…
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Wires Crossed
My dad’s funeral was on Saturday, so Friday evening, Chris and I sat down with Bean to talk with him a bit about what was going to happen the next day. We didn’t…
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I Come to the Garden
This weekend we laid my dad to rest in our hometown of Pensacola, Florida. It could not have been a more beautiful service. Our minister from our childhood performed the ceremony, and the…
