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4th of July Sparklers in the Backyard
We all said they don’t make sparklers like they used to when we were kids. Isn’t that what old people say about the present state of things? The kids had a blast running around with the dangerous...
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Born on the Fourth of July, 1952, Brooklyn New York
But I really grew up in New Jersey. New York always sounded better to me and I have held onto that fact all these years. Joisey, the Garden State, just didn’t seem as cool. Yes, it is my sixtieth...
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Care, Compassion and Competence Plus a Quirky Sense of Humor with a Canine...
Shoot where you are. Still Columbus. Actually, Galena, OH on Monday afternoon. Took Murphy to the Vet down the road as he broke a toenail on his hind leg and was limping around. The family had swim...
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Three Dog Ride – Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique
Three Dog Ride in Central Park NYC WordPress puts out the Weekly Photo Challenge and this week it is UNIQUE. I tried to find photos that seemed a tad quirky and not an everyday shot. Some may be...
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Okay Can You See?
We’re celebrating the Fourth of July in Virginia. I’m grateful for another birthday. When I was Maura’s age I used to think all the fireworks were just for me on my birthday. Ha! Not sure if there...
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Early July 4th Celebration at The Lakes in Ohio
When we arrived, Erika suggested taking a photo of the place empty and then later after it filled up. Sounded like a good idea to me. So here is what The Lakes Fourth of July celebration looked like...
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Funnel Cake Stand with Fireworks
Arrived back in Columbus and went straight to the hospital to see new grandson Charlie. Mark and his family (with all four kids) came to visit too and filled up the hospital room fast. Then on to the...
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The Story of the Flag Dishes
My friend J found these dishes in a kitchen consignment store in Omaha-The Pot and Ladle. J had them packed and moved with her when she relocated to Florida. And then she wrapped them in bubble wrap...
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Patriotic Sock Yarn and Red, White and Blue Party Items
My friend Joanne sent me red, white and blue birthday party napkins, cupcake papers, glow bracelets, tiny fairie lights, and some fun hand-dyed sock yarn– labeled You’re a Grand Old Flag. Self...
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Oh say can you see
Maura watched the rockets red glare- A fireworks show at The Lakes. Fireworks fit the theme Transient perfectly. My brother and sister and I drove 484 miles from Rockford Illinois to Columbus Ohio....
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July 4th Celebration
Good to be alive at sixty-five. Happy Medicare card to me. I can get that free bus pass now. My sister and I are in Columbus OH on the big birthday eve after our family gatherings and driving over...
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An Unexpected Birthday Gift
My former photography teacher, Germaine Watkins, laser engraved this personal wineglass for my birthday. You might have seen last week’s blog about his Haiti Photographs. He is one of the portraits of...
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At Sixes and Sevens?
“Sabina’s opening monologue from Thornton Wilder’s 1942 Pulitzer Prize winning play The Skin of Our Teeth: “The whole world’s at sixes and sevens, and why the house hasn’t fallen down about our ears...
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Pittsburgh Fireworks 4th of July
Along Grandview Avenue Bill McC sent this stunning live Photo – July 4, 2019 Thanks Bill After the fireworks Zach and Kelly hosted a happy 4th of July party no shortage of desserts and...
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A Birthday Card from 1963
You know I’m always trying to cull the memorabilia around my home. Glad I saved this one as I found it again just in time for today. This is a birthday card from my mother and father wishing me a...
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I’m Going to Bake a Cake
Hand painted bookmark by Sharon Weaver Born 71 years ago here’s my mother holding me My Baby Cup Reblogged: 1-2-3-4 CAKE RECIPE HAPPY DAY OR 1-2-3-4 CAKE? IF YOU’VE BEEN FOLLOWING THE BLOG SINCE THE...
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