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Saturday Night

It had been a very long day. From the moment that I woke up Saturday morning until I finally got home it seemed like I was in constant motion. Sleeping was not easy. Not with the headache that I had … Continue reading

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Bridal Shower!

This past weekend I was lucky enough to have a bridal shower thrown for me by Jay’s family. His mother, who is an absolute sweetheart, and her sister hosted it for me. Most of the women who attended were related … Continue reading

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Finally! A Car for Women!

The other day while I was perusing the vast world wide web I noticed a headline about a car designed specifically for women. “What could this be?” I asked myself. Could it mean that they designed it with seatbelts that … Continue reading

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Kitchen Painting

So, I’m getting ready to move in a few months. I know, I know. I haven’t even been in my house for a year and already I’m moving on. That’s what happens when you fall in love with somebody who … Continue reading

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The Annunciation

A little over a week ago, Jay and I had to go do some pre-marriage counseling. We had taken the compatibility test and aced it! *cyberspace fist bump* I honestly am not exaggerating when I say that we aced it. … Continue reading

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Gym Flying

It’s that time of year again… the weather is getting colder and the flying field is a bit wet. Flying in the gym is held on Friday nights, but lately Jay has had to work those nights. Luckily, he didn’t … Continue reading

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Busy, Busy…

It’s been a few days since I last posted. I have been busy… and stressed… and frustrated… and busy. I don’t have any pictures of what I’ve been doing, though. Putting a wedding together really doesn’t make for good pictures. … Continue reading

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7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess; Ch 7 – Stress

The last chapter of this book is all about stress. I was looking forward to reading this chapter due to the fact that I have a TON of stress in my life right now. I had hoped that this chapter … Continue reading

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Tredegar Iron Works

The machinery of war consists of guns, ammo, cannons, locomotives, and other metal-based goods. The Union had quite a few foundries, forges, and mills already producing much of this material. In the South, however, there weren’t many manufacturing facilities. They … Continue reading

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7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess; Ch 6 – Spending

Jen and her husband used to be penny-pinchers because they had no other choice. They had a very small income and an ever-increasing family. It took them a while, but they were eventually able to get to the point where … Continue reading

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