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The 1860 Democratic Convention

Posted on August 29, 2012 by civilwarrose5

Last week I discussed the 1860 Republican Convention and the nomination of Abraham Lincoln for the presidency. I thought that this week I would tell you about the Democratic Convention that occurred that same year in order to determine the … Continue reading →

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Job Hunting with Celiac Disease

Posted on August 28, 2012 by civilwarrose5

The last time that I was looking for a job I hadn’t yet been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. You wouldn’t think that having Celiac Disease would be a big deal when job hunting. I discovered this last week that it’s … Continue reading →

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To Make Myself Feel Pretty…

Posted on August 27, 2012 by civilwarrose5

Tonight I had to stop at the local beauty supply store so that I could buy more hair dye. Yesterday I told you that I’m turning into a grumpy old lady, but I don’t want to look like one! I … Continue reading →

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I’m A Grumpy Old Lady

Posted on August 26, 2012 by civilwarrose5

It’s official. At the ripe, old age of 32 I have turned into a grumpy old lady. Usually I would like to think that I’m pretty easy-going and not usually prone to cussing out strangers. At least when I’m not … Continue reading →

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Book Study – 7: Chapter 1… Food

Posted on August 24, 2012 by civilwarrose5

I originally purchased this book because I was interested in reading Ms. Hatmaker’s lessons she had learned about eliminating waste from her life. She wanted to clean out the extra, unneeded clutter in order to make more room for God. … Continue reading →

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The Beloit Mindset List

Posted on August 23, 2012 by civilwarrose5

The Beloit Mindset List has been released for the college class of 2016. I’m sure that many of you have heard about it from the media this week. If not, here are a couple of things regarding the class of … Continue reading →

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1860 Republican Convention

Posted on August 22, 2012 by civilwarrose5

This year’s election is a very important one for our country. Depending on which candidate is elected our country will either start on the road to recovery or else it will cease to exist as we grew up knowing it. … Continue reading →

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Being A Good Spotter

Posted on August 21, 2012 by civilwarrose5

Have you spent a lot of time at a flying field? Do you do a lot of flying or a lot of standing around and chatting (the main activity at a flying field)? Then I’m sure at some point you’ve … Continue reading →

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How To Make Wheel Pants

Posted on August 20, 2012 by civilwarrose5

  Many airplanes have things that are called ‘wheel pants’ on them. Their function is to help with streamlining the surface area of the wheel that the air has to flow over during flight. They help to keep the tires … Continue reading →

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Book Study – 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess

Posted on August 19, 2012 by civilwarrose5

The other night while perusing my usual blogs online I discovered that a book had been chosen for the book club on the (in)courage website. The book is “7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess” by Jen Hatmaker. The ladies who … Continue reading →

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