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I had the Prince Edward Tea, which included a variety of cheeses and a glass of port.</div>
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The pianist played Moon River while we enjoyed tea. </div>
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I had planned to post this simple side dish weeks ago when tomatoes were in season. But with school back in full swing, my blog post are few and far between. This is so easy and delicious even I have time to throw it together. I simply slice a tomato and crumble Boursin cheese over the slices. You can add olive oil or vinaigrette, but I tend to keep it simple. Enjoy. </h4>
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One of the temples not yet completely excavated.</h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband took the fixtures down for me. I simply cleaned the glass and fixtures and applied two coats of black Rustoleum spray paint. The whole project took less than an hour, and they look brand new. I like the black against the brick. The front door is next. The big "G" is not working!</span></div>
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<br /></div>Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310617688876311848noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208183183606820450.post-19906059537766131362012-07-23T21:45:00.000-05:002012-07-23T21:50:35.801-05:00Europe Trip<span style="font-size: large;">My daughter recently took a trip to Europe and was able to visit Paris, Barcelona, and a few small towns along the way. She had a wonderful time. She took over 500 pictures - I'm not exaggerating. Here are just couple of her pics.</span> <br />
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A French Dining Experience</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was not her first experience eating snails. We had them
on a cruise and loved them.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: large;"> On our cruise; however, the snails were not served in shells. Instead, they were served in a cute tray with a lemony olive oil. The shells are a nice little reminder that you are, in fact, eating snails.</span> </span></span></div>
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Barcelona, Spain</span></h3>
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<br /></div>Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310617688876311848noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208183183606820450.post-67229792100652564142012-07-14T01:31:00.002-05:002012-07-14T01:40:16.037-05:0040 Random Things About Me<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I could gladly
stay up ‘till 2:00 and sleep ‘til 12:00 the next morning.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I love children
but have only one child (my doctor says it’s because I’m a teacher).</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I eat a strict
paleo diet<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like cleaning house and find it therapeutic </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>My favorite flower is the daffodil. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love flowers and try to keep fresh flowers
in the house at all times</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>When I was pregnant, I sang lullabies to my baby
girl.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like to
cook but hate when it becomes a chore</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>don’t
have a middle name</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>love
reading magazines like Victoria and Southern Lady</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>Dixie Carter was my hero.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">11.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>My hair is most likely all gray since I’ve been
coloring since I was 27.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>Emeralds are my favorite gem.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">13.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I don’t like bugs and will wake my husband from
a deep sleep to kill one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">14.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
only a few but dearly loved friends.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">15.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I will spend good money for a good brie cheese. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">16.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>am typing
this right now at 12:30 at night</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">17.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I believe your actions and behavior are your
best sermon.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">18.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I hate (hate is a strong word) dislike reality
TV shows.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">19.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>love to
organize anything</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">20.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>Cooking shows relax me</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">21.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>You will never see me in public in my pajamas</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">22.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I chew my
gum in private</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">23.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love a
good foot rub</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">24.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t
drink or smoke (awwww... angel wings)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">25.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>Mango is my favorite fruit </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">26.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I will not wear flip flops to work but I have
really cute feet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">27.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I believe teaching is a calling</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">28.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>Scrabble is my favorite board game.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">29.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>My mother pierced my ears when I was 13.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">30.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I love all music that is remotely poetic</span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> 31.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>Can easily tan but choose not to - lots of sun
block here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">32.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>My birthdays make me a little sad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">33.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I am thankful everyday but would rather skip
Thanksgiving.</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span>Friday 13<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> is my lucky day</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span>Am a little obsessive about my health</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">36.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span>I love reading blogs more than Facebook</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">37.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
I have no problem saying “no” to my child and don’t understand why other parents struggle with this one.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span>I have a cat and two dogs - I’m an equal
opportunity pet owner.</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span>ASPCA commercials make me cry.</span></span></div>
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I love the first cup of coffee in the morning.</span></span></span></span></span></div>Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310617688876311848noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208183183606820450.post-29986127404425747442012-07-13T22:06:00.002-05:002012-07-13T23:28:41.337-05:00Taking the High Road in the Express Lane<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Yesterday evening I ran into my local grocery store to pick
up a couple of items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I waited in the
express lane, a woman walked directly in front of me and gave her items to the
cashier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She essentially pushed her
items into the cashier’s face ignoring my presence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her rudeness was in no way subtle or
unmistakable. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I really do detest rude behavior especially in adults with
on looking children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This woman had a
young girl with her, and as I made an effort to keep my reaction in check and
my face unexpressive, I noticed the younger girl watching me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This girl stared at me even as they left the
store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She may have been waiting for me
to react in anger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really do hope my
expression didn’t reveal my seething feelings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The girl did distance herself so a part of me thinks she was embarrassed
by her mother’s rudeness. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The cashier apologized to me even though there was nothing
she could have done that wouldn’t have caused a scene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wonder why so many people choose rudeness
over kindness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To be honest, I would
have gladly let this woman go ahead of me, if only she would have asked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I once read that “rudeness
is the weak person’s imitation of strength.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These words help me to recognize rudeness as egotism or even a kind of
ignorance. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I think the best
reaction in these situations is not to react at all. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not easy, and sometimes not reacting is an
exercise of will and strength, but I know I certainly don’t want to become the
very thing I dislike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So when
I find myself confronted with rude crass people, I choose to take the high
road. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the end, my reaction is the only
one I can control and the only one that truly matters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Also read Lisa Merlo Booth's article, <a href="http://lmerlobooth.typepad.com/straighttalk/2012/03/why-take-the-high-roadand-by-the-way-what-is-the-high-road-exactly.html" target="_blank"><em>Why Take the High Road?</em></a><em> </em> </span></div>Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310617688876311848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208183183606820450.post-34802808553386070182012-07-05T20:49:00.001-05:002012-07-13T22:08:50.714-05:00Carolina On My Mind<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I’ve had the privilege of living in two great Southern
states:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>South Carolina and
Louisiana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love them both, but the
Carolinas will always be my first love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I was born in South Carolina and many of my “little ways”
are a result of my deep Carolina roots. My Christian faith, devotion to family
and tradition are important to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
values were entrenched early on like “don’t air your dirty laundry” and “you
never talk about your family.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Money
was another “off limits” topic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
mother never talked about money and until she died, my sister and I never knew
how much money she had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To this day,
the only people I talk to about money are my husband and sister. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, I’m sure many Louisianans would
argue they have similar values, but most seem a little lax when it comes to
holding on to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I have fond memories of wonderful grandparents and countless
cousins. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My fondest memories include my Granny’s house.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was loving and gracious and welcomed
everyone with a hug. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My cousins, sister and I would spend hours
there playing games, telling stories, catching lighting bugs - you name
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Summer vacations were split between Myrtle
Beach and the Mountains and last minute trips to a river or a hike in the
mountains were the norm. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Growing up
with vacations to Myrtle Beach resulted in me becoming somewhat of a beach snob;
as a result, places like Galveston Beach left me sorely disappointed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who can
resist The Great Smokey Mountains or an east coast beach - not me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I love the Carolinas and at times, I’ve held it as a high
standard of Southern Living.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know now
as an adult, this high standard was really a devotion to my own family. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have missed them all so much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have
loved and been loved by some incredible people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can relate to a line in one of James
Taylor’s songs, “in my mind I’m gone to Carolina.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Literally and figuratively, I’ve made that 800
mile trip from Louisiana to South Carolina many times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m in Louisiana to stay, but the Carolinas
will always be a part of me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-large;">Also read...</span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><a href="http://bit.ly/HB3vah"><span style="font-size: x-large;">An Ode to the South by Brian Wilder</span></a><br />
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<br />Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310617688876311848noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208183183606820450.post-12008754969539649912012-05-30T21:02:00.003-05:002012-05-30T21:10:23.817-05:00Coco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u4z4FqKsaJQ/T8bPwNQKAlI/AAAAAAAAAIw/72jHqM4d9vU/s1600/FLOWERS+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u4z4FqKsaJQ/T8bPwNQKAlI/AAAAAAAAAIw/72jHqM4d9vU/s320/FLOWERS+008.JPG" title="" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My high spirited, intelligent and funny little Coco is a miniature </span><a href="http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/miniatureschnauzer.htm"><span style="font-size: large;">Schnauzer</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. We bought her a year and a half ago, and honestly, after a few days, I thought we made a mistake. Even though I researched the breed, I wasn't prepared for the "Schnauzer" puppy stage. It's more work than normal - she chewed on everything including us. After many weeks and chew bones, I grew to really love her. She is highly intelligent, loving and loads of fun. Schnauzers bond closely with their families and enjoy being in the middle of everything. My daughter took the picture above. She said the word "treat" and snapped this shot.</span> <br />
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</tbody></table>Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310617688876311848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208183183606820450.post-1979571343289135652012-05-29T10:07:00.000-05:002012-05-29T10:07:31.062-05:00What's Blooming in My Yard<span style="font-size: large;">I</span> <span style="font-size: large;">love having the kind of yard that has something blooming all year long. Thanks to my husband, I have a beautiful yard. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My mother gave me this rose bush on my birthday one year before she passed away. She loved plants and flowers and every year for my birthday, she would give me bulbs or a new rose bush. The rose bushes didn't always fair too well, but this one has flourished. I love it. </span></td></tr>
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PEACEFUL WORDS</h2>Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310617688876311848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208183183606820450.post-25215290258587003252012-05-06T17:44:00.000-05:002012-05-28T21:54:21.429-05:00Sherlock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait. Finally something to watch on TV. PBS Masterpiece Mystery airs the first episode of </span><a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/sherlock/"><span style="font-size: large;">Sherlock Holmes</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Season 2 tonight. I don't usually like it when writers change a classic (seems like cheating), but my daughter and I love this modern Holmes and Watson. In fact, we've been counting the days. It will be 8:00 P.M. our time, but we're still having tea and something yummy.</span> </div>
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</h2>Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310617688876311848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208183183606820450.post-58354758442025612312008-12-28T14:41:00.000-06:002012-05-28T21:33:31.413-05:00Merry ChristmasWe hope everyone had a special and Christ centered Christmas. The week of Christmas was hectic. Shopping, wrapping, cooking - I was feeling frazzled. On Christmas eve, we went to the candle light service at our church. This is a special tradition that we always look forward to. The service helps us to refocus on the true meaning of Christmas.<br />
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We slept later than usual for Christmas morning. We spent the morning opening gifts. We (or I) have a rule that one gift is opened at a time. I don't like everyone ripping into gift at the same time. Everyone was happy with their presents. Sarah was most excited about her new iPod. Later, my mother, Kristi and her girls joined us for more gift giving and goodies. We are a family of girls, which makes for a lot of interesting converstion. We did manage to take pictures this time. It seems every year I forget to take pictures - Woo hoo I remembered.<br />
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Two days after Christmas and I'm sending out Christmas cards. Yes that's right - Christmas cards. I am determined to send them.<br />
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Our next big event will be Sarah's birthday. She will be 14 on January 11th. She is growing up so fast, but when I look at her, I still see my little baby.<br />
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Everyone have a happy new year. I hope resolutions are kept.<br />
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Pic: Alex, Charli, Kristin (Kristi's girls) and Sarah (my girl)Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310617688876311848noreply@blogger.com