From the monthly archives:

November 2008

Guarding the Internet

November 3, 2008

If your house is anything like mine, your kids use the computer more than I do (at home at least).  Like any parents we struggle with internet usage and our kids.  We want them to learn how to use the internet and to use it for their school work.  Unfortunately there are dangers is allowing [...]

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Some Tears Aren't Terrible

November 3, 2008

Today when I dropped my son off at school he did what he always does; he turned around and yelled “Bye mom, I love you, have a good day.”  And then just for good measure he screamed out one last “I love you” before heading down toward his class. He yelled it loud enough so [...]

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Sir Dad, the Dragon Slayer!

November 3, 2008

Forsooth Dad, You know there are times in every man’s life when he stumbles into greatness. That was my lot this past week. I wasn’t looking for any accolades or parades, but my wife had just about had it with some pesky mice who were leaving their tell tale signs underneath the kitchen sink, and [...]

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Happy 125th Anniversary Eustis

November 3, 2008

The City of Eustis concludes is anniversary celebration with the best event yet! “Dr. Edgar J. Banks Relic Hunt Week” is November 2-9 and it is a family “edutainment” experience. The week launches with the burial of a medallion somewhere in Eustis (only two people will know where it is) with daily clues published to [...]

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How to Green Your Garden!

November 3, 2008

The holidays are upon us and we have so much to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is a time families come together to share good food and good times.  It also is the time of year when we can start an organic garden in Florida. A benefit of living in the sunshine state! Organic refers to [...]

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Fortunes Won and Lost

November 3, 2008

Here come the Holidays! Can you believe it? It’s time for turkey and cranberries, cooler weather and the big “countdown” of shopping days. (Currently we’re at 71 as I type this. ☺) Nothing could be more important this year than recognizing the preciousness of family. Fortunes may be won and lost, but if you set [...]

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Ask A Mom, Ask A Teen

November 3, 2008

Q & A from the unique perspectives of a Mom and her teen daughter.

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A Thanksgiving Story

November 3, 2008

Most stories of Thanksgiving history start with the harvest celebration of the pilgrims and the Indians that took place in the autumn of 1621. Although they did have a three-day feast in celebration of a good harvest, and the local Indians did participate, this “first Thanksgiving” was not a holiday, simply a gathering. There is [...]

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