Author Archives: civilwarrose5

The A-10 Warthog Project

Posted on October 17, 2011 by civilwarrose5

The A-10 Warthog. A jet that is so ugly that it’s cute. Your first reaction to it is, man, that’s ugly! It’s almost as if a regular jet suddenly had two growths spurting from its backside, but it’s hoping that … Continue reading →

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Kitten WIP 10-16-11

Posted on October 17, 2011 by civilwarrose5

I have been working on my second quilt square, a little kitten. Here is what it looked like a few weeks ago: I’ve added a little more of the black striping and began to put in some of the brown. … Continue reading →

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Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids

Posted on October 14, 2011 by civilwarrose5

I wanted to take a quick moment to share something with you guys that has really touched my heart. Most of you who read my blog know that I grew up with a wonderful, yet mentally retarded and multi-handicapped sister. … Continue reading →

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Life Choices

Posted on October 13, 2011 by civilwarrose5

There are times when you make huge decisions and you’re never sure if you made the right choice. You have to do what is best for you and then live without any regrets. When I was getting ready to transfer … Continue reading →

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Prepping For A House

Posted on October 6, 2011 by civilwarrose5

If you ever decide to buy a house, let me give you a little hint. DON’T! You will be better off to find a baseball-sized rock and repeatedly hit yourself in the head. That will save you a lot of … Continue reading →

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Cat Square WIP 10-3-11

Posted on October 4, 2011 by civilwarrose5

I haven’t posted my current square on here because until recently it just looked like some black blobs on my fabric. You can begin to see the cat, though, so I can now start taking progress pictures. He’s going to … Continue reading →

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I Am

Posted on September 26, 2011 by civilwarrose5

I Am… very powerful words to Christians. It is the name of God. I Am. We were all created in his likeness and thus are a reflection of who He is when we say I Am. It’s something to really … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg: Day 3

Posted on September 23, 2011 by civilwarrose5

Tonight I drove to Erie so that I could listen to a presentation on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. This is my favorite battle of the entire Civil War. If you really know me, then you would … Continue reading →

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Weekend Fun

Posted on September 19, 2011 by civilwarrose5

This was a VERY good weekend 🙂 I was able to spend some unexpected time with my very handsome pilot. This guy: We had a great time just hanging out and enjoying each other’s company. We had dinner with his … Continue reading →

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Genealogy 101

Posted on September 13, 2011 by civilwarrose5

Have you ever wondered about your ancestors? Do you look like any of them? Do you share any of the same characteristics? Perhaps the same type of hair? I think it’s kind of eerie how much the back of me … Continue reading →

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