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The Addendum ~ Last Words

Last week we were honored with a guest post from Ms. Kacie Creswell, Attorney, explaining to us the difference between a will and a trust.  (https://stuffitellmysister.me/2012/03/14/last-will-and-testament-or-trust/) For our personal dealings, she suggested we might consider adding an addendum to our will and trust to … Continue reading

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Speaking of Train Rides ~ Amtrak!

Have you ever thought about travel by train?  I’m not a huge fan of flying. (but yes, I’ll do it) At the time of this trip, I’d just been in an auto accident and was a “nervous” driver AND passenger.  Translation?  … Continue reading

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Visiting Small Town, America ~ Inola, Oklahoma

My hubby and I took a short road trip this weekend to Inola, Oklahoma.  It’s just about a thirty minute drive, but neither of us had ever been there before.  We had heard they were having a city-wide garage sale and celebrating “Paint … Continue reading

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Signs of Spring ~

Well, we have survived “turning the clocks forward” this week! Slow down today, and take in all that’s around you.  Rest.  Sundays are made to be special ~ Here are a few pics taken this week to celebrate “almost” SPRING! Notice the man … Continue reading

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HaPPy St. Patrick’s DaY! (Don’t Forget Your GREEN!)

For this special occasion, I looked up a couple of  OLD IRISH BLESSINGS!  They were  “anonymous”, but so awesome, I just had to share them with you.  But FIRST…..a heart felt Irish Blessing by ME,  just for YOU…. Paula’s Blessing ♥ Here’s … Continue reading

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Ramblings ~ Reflections on Joplin, Missouri and Extreme Home Makeover ~(a midnite repost from Jan 2012))

Last night the last Extreme Home Makeover aired.  Maybe that’s no biggie to you…..the last of a reality show forever.  I have watched  them through the years.  They’ve helped a lot of folks and communities and I think they’ve been … Continue reading

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Digging out those Buried Treasures ~

I love trees and sparkly things.  My mom gave me some antique crystal knobs from a house we lived in when I was a kid.  I didn’t want to throw them in a drawer because they were beautiful AND sentimental.  … Continue reading

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“Beware the Ides of March”

Welcome to “The Ides of March”!  Since studying William Shakespeare’s tragic play in highschool, this has been a revered day for me.  I don’t know why, it just stuck in my brain.  The word “Ides” in Latin, simply means middle.  … Continue reading

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Last Will and Testament or Trust?

During my pregnancy with our first son, my husband and I determined that we needed a will.  Our main concern at the time was the well-being of this child, and any future children be taken care of, “in the event … Continue reading

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The Puppies~

A crazy AND  busy day today. (JUST got internet service back and still don’t know where it went! ;)) so I thought I’d post a few pics of “the girls”, Baby and Sugar.  If you are considering getting a pet, please … Continue reading

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