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And a few posts about classical music. In The Blink Of An Eye. I wrote this as a tribute to my mother who was taken from 17 years ago on the 12th of September. In The Blink Of An Eye 2014. To take life for granted every day. Because it can all be taken away. In the blink of an eye. Life seems to just drift along. Like a never ending song. Until someone dear to you is gone.

Do all babies need sleep training? Posted in Guest Post. What if you nurse your baby to sleep? What if you let your baby become too dependent on a sleep crutch? What if you co-sleep? Or in the right way? It may also happen ea.

Join me daily as I blog about life in upstate New York, caregiving, photography, flowers and gardening, the U. Civil War, my brother in law with autism, and anything else on my mind. Thursday, August 13, 2015. Throwback Thursday - The Peanut President. I have visited several United States Presidential birthplaces or childhood homes. The varied backgrounds of our Presidents are always a source of amazement for me. Here is a post I wrote on Jimmy Carter in 2010, when I visited his birthplace in Georgia.

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Old Currency Is Still A Big Hit.

Mummy I need to go! June 19, 2014. During the second set of presentations, I was sitting in my very good seat in the second row, armed with my camera when I noticed my son stand up with very pained expression on his face.

Social and Community Services in Portland, OR and online. The Gathering on Mental Health and the Church. The Gathering on Mental Health and the Church. A one-day event designed to encourage individuals living with mental illness, educate family members, and equip church leaders to provide effective and compassionate care to any faced with the challenges of mental illness.