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Bringing Home The Bacon
I picked up a copy of Men's Health recently and was totally amazed by these stats on how we GUYS have been earning our daily bread. See if you agree with these bullet points:
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Carrie Underwood Gives The Go Ahead
With Carrie being a vegetarian, the big joke was that her husband Mike wanted a hunting room for his deer heads. Was she or wasn't she going to let him?
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Toddler Calls 911 To Report Dad To Santa
January 16, 2011 I saw this and it made me laugh so hard! Parents you better watch out! Usually, Santa Claus shuts down his “Naughty and Nice” lists after December 25th, but one toddler tried to get an early start for 2011.
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Gone Skiing!
January 13, 2011 What are you doing this weekend, XL Nation? I am spending a wonderful Montana winter weekend at Moonlight Basin. It's family night on Saturday and I would really love to see you there. You can find out all the information you need to know and make reservations at www.moonlightbasin.com. There will be make your own pizzas, sledding, a bonfire, and lots of family fun activities.
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The Joy Of Cooking?
January 13, 2011 Let me just say this, I am not a great cook. I cook from my heart – but if that’s the way you describe your skills you know you’re bad! My 3 aunts got a big kick out of my lack of culinary knowledge during one of my early trips home after moving away to college
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Are You A Keepsake Keeper?
So, my wife Lori and I are still unpacking "stuff" from our move. Actually SHE is doing most of it. We are setting her up a craft room where she can go and well, do whatever crafters do! :P I'm finding all kinds of things...stuff I'm not sure should have been included in the move. But some of it is cherished. Do you have keepsakes that you can and will not ever get rid of? I found a fun personality test based on what kind of stuff you keep:
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Bozeman Teacher of the Year
Did you ever have a teacher that you still remember and admire? Mine is in St. Louis. Mr. Povich. I'll never forget this guy, ever. He was the consumate educator. Took time to really explain things. Didn't just write on the board, and expect it to get done by so and so time and date. Although he never won Teacher of the Year titles, he did with me. Bozeman has a great one up for Teacher of the Year:
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Scrapbook Scribbles – Random Rambles
Happy New Year everyone! Ok, ok, I'm 11 days late!! I've just been trying to get over the post-holiday blues. It's always so sad when we have to take down all of the beautiful decorations and everyone's cheerfulness has moved over for everyone's grumpiness for spending too much
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Tim McGraw Connected To Tucson Shootings
One of your favorite country music superstars, Tim McGraw, has a connection to the youngest victim of this past weekend’s shooting in Tucson.
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Hitting The Big One
Colleen and I talked about the MEGA MILLIONS that was won this week. She says she would quit work and just disappear. And I think she would too! Me on the other hand, would continue to come into work each day
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Does This Make My Can Look Big
My wife, Lori and I went shopping today. Hit THE Walmart, THE Costco, THE IGA, etc...made the rounds. There's something going on with all retailers that I've know for some time now, but for some reason it hit me wrong today.
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Mommy Memos: Birthdays
January 7, 2011 Birthday time!
My oldest, Emma, turns 9 this weekend. Tonight is her birthday party...and she wanted a sleepover. I am not a huge fan of sleepovers. Kids stay up too late and get tired and cranky