Top Nine: ‘Thank You’ is never enough

Today’s top ten became the top nine (see below)…We all know one (or two or more), a distinguished man or woman who served our country.  Our family is blessed to have several such heroes: Papa Jack (WWII) Grandpa Toots (WWII) Uncle Joe Mack (Korea) Dad Bill (Vietnam) Cousin John (Gulf War, Iraqx2) Uncle Buddy (Korea) Uncle…

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Top Ten: Dads Rock

I know, we’re on a time delay around here. So, it didn’t get posted on THE day, but it is posted TODAY. Living in the present, right? Dads. I thought I knew how that whole thing rolled until Scott became one. I distinctly remember him standing up at church that first Father’s Day, Will must’ve…

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The Greatest Generation

For once, I agree with a newcaster. Tom Brokaw was right when he called WWII veterans the greatest generation. I happen to be the proud granddaughter of one. Omaha Beach American Cemetery, near Caen, France Pointe du Hoc Let us not forget the signficance of today’s D-Day anniversary, nor the sacrifice that many of those…

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Day Two! Mont St. Michel & Normandy

Today, we opened our eyes to this beaut…Mont St. Michel. This Benedictine Abbey (a prison at one time) sits on the northern coast of France on the English Channel. We were there during low tide, where the waves go out a full 9 miles before coming back in during high tide. It was a little…

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Top Ten, Take 2

So, as promised, here are the other 10 worthy Kodak moments. I know you’ve been waiting… Christmas DayYes, that is us in short sleeves, on a golf course, in the middle of winter. I love this pic because it captures our life perfectly…precious Clare, happy as can be and piles and piles of laundry behind…

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