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Chillin’ – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · April 20, 2011 ·

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Tags: Bird, brothers, Deal, family, pet, reading, wordless Wednesday

Call of Duty

Ilinap · April 14, 2011 ·

Target is good for a lot of stuff. What I didn't expect to find was a life lesson. We are such frequent fliers at a Target near our house that the workers know us by name and ask of the boys' whereabouts when they are not underfoot. I often come in with a travel mug of … [Read more...] about Call of Duty

Tags: America, brothers, family, thankful, values

Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · March 2, 2011 ·

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Tags: Bird, books, brothers, children, Deal, education, family, reading, wordless Wednesday

Too Much Bad News

Ilinap · February 21, 2011 ·

There are days that I feel like a little Indian girl posing as Atlas. The weight of the world rests on my scrawny shoulders, causing me to slump and touch my chin to my chest in agony as I exhale. It is on these days that I should avoid the news and even looking at the faces of … [Read more...] about Too Much Bad News

Tags: brothers, children, family, fun, kids, love, news, poverty, thankful, values

Lion Around at Biltmore House – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · December 1, 2010 ·

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Tags: Bird, brothers, Deal, family, fun, holidays, vacation

Tunnel Vision – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · October 27, 2010 ·

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Tags: Bird, brothers, Deal, fall, fun, kids, wordless Wednesday

Bloody Good Mary – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · October 8, 2010 ·

I remember when I was in third grade or so my brother and I shared bathroom in our faux English tudor split level with wall to wall carpeting. It was the 70s. 'Nuff said. There were double sinks with a wall size mirror and a door leading to a separate toilet and tub. My mother … [Read more...] about Bloody Good Mary – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, brothers, cocktail, fun, Hallowen, happy hour, party

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