APPLIE’S PLACE

Hi Everyone,  I have decided to move back to my old blog for a couple of reason.  One of the reasons is because I am normal and that is what normal people do.  People who wear red, do this too.  So, please come visit me at my old home  Applie’s Place.  I am sorry for [...]

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Yesterday the postman delivered a huge package to my door.   It was from my sister.  We don’t exchange Christmas gifts, because I am poor, so I was surprised to get a box.  Of course I opened it. After all, if it was to be saved for Christmas, there would have been a DO NOT OPEN [...]

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The 2008 Olympics were held in Florida on November 17th.  Thousands of  five athletes trained for many years  weeks, to compete in this highly recognized sporting event. 
To continue with the Olympic tradition, all athletes had to repeat and sign an oath.
In the name of our Lord Jesus, I promise that we shall take part in these [...]

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 At the beginning of November, I went to the Holiday Happenings at our local university extension office. There was three days of watching these people make lovely dishes to fix for the holidays. On the last day, a local celebrity introduced some of her favorite salads. The celebrity was Chef Jessica Bright. I spoke to [...]

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I love making baby gifts.  They work up fast and are really cute.  During the summer I made two (well, one isn’t finished) baby blankets for little girls.  Last year during MOPs, not one baby boy was born.  So I just assumed that tradition would carry over to the first part of this years MOPs.  [...]

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At the beginning of the week, one of our good neighbors said she was having a garage sale this Saturday and wanted us to join her.  She sent out fliers to let all of us know, so about six familes on the street decided to join her in decluttering our homes.  She posted the times [...]

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It arrived a few weeks ago, in the mail.  This is the only way Fall arrives in Florida. I am so grateful for this gift.  I have it on my kitchen wall to remind me that it is Fall.

When winter arrives, how am I to hang the snow to remind me it is Winter?

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