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Paula Perfect and Chocolate Cake

When I was young (and still today) my mom called me Paula Perfect.  The moniker refers to my never ending desire to do things right, no matter the cost… to make a pretty life.  I strive endlessly for the right attitude, the perfectly straight hair, the organization which would make a sane person itch, the [...]

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Here's to the Heroes: A Military Tribute

A e-friend of mine sent me this YouTube video that I thought was beyond beautiful.  Please enjoy.

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Nerves

I wonder if everyone goes through these feelings before they unveil the cloke of their website.

I’m a little nervous about Blog World Expo 2009.  What if these people don’t like me?  What if I can’t answer their questions?  What if someone asks me questions I don’t want to answer?  What if…

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The Trip to Explain a Lifetime (Part 2)

(part 1 here)

We left dad’s childhood home and drove a few blocks to the elementary school he had attended.  Anything that isn’t an adventure to a child seem so far away… such a long journey. Dad was amazed that the old school was less than 2 blocks from his house.  I was amazed because the [...]

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Amazing Grace

Thank you to all the families who sacrifice so we do not have to endure another day like this one 8 years ago.  May God Bless You!

Please take a moment to say a prayer for all the victim’s families, a life cannot ever be replaced.

To all my brothers and sisters serving our great nation, thank [...]

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Birthday Sheet Cake

My friend Pamela’s favorite cake is a yellow cake with chocolate frosting.  It’s not her birthday and I didn’t make the cake for her, but instead made Ina Garten’s Birthday Sheet Cake for The Husband who has been moping around the house because I gave away almost the entire apple slab pie I made last [...]

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Smoky Chipolte Chicken Tortilla Soup

This past weekend The Husband and I had our normal group of people over to say farewell to Summer.  Of course, none of us were too happy about summer ending.  For the women it was the end of seeing our husbands for a while.  For the men, it meant the hard work was just beginning [...]

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The Trip to Explain a Lifetime Part 1

“Honey, it’s mom. Call me when you get this.” I hit end on my cell phone and returned my attention to the meeting I was in.  I was in a rush to get out the door, eager to get on the road to Dalhart, TX with my dad.  Dad and me were picking [...]

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