June 2009

Carnival of Family Life: Celebrate America Edition

June 29, 2009

Family Crafts and Activities Char Polanosky presents Patriotic Printables and Crafts for Independence Day posted at Celebrate It. A selection of printables and craft ideas with a Patriotic theme — just in time for parades, picnics, and camp. Family Pets Matt M presents The Pet Haven: Win A 5-Star Accommodation For Your Pet posted at The […]

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A Little Spice

June 26, 2009

“Jealousy is like a hot pepper. Use it mildly, and you add spice to the relationship. Use too much of it and it can burn.” Ayala M. Pines Romantic Jealousy (1992) Are you a jealous person? In what ways? Toward whom? Are there any behaviors or characteristics that are guaranteed to bring out the green envy […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Father’s Day Edition

June 22, 2009

Education Super Saver presents My Wealth Builder: We’re Holding Our Daughter Back for Kindergarten posted at My Wealth Builder. GrrlScientist presents TEDTalks: Robert Full Tells Us What He Learned from the Gecko’s Tail posted at Living the Scientific Life. Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. High […]

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Sunday Stealing: The Finish the Sentence Meme

June 21, 2009

This week’s meme comes from Notbob’s Bits. Bob doesn’t recall the site at which he found the meme. The Finish the Sentence Meme 1. I’ve come to realize that my last kiss … … will truly be the last one for an indeterminate period of time. And that’s just fine with me. 2. I am listening to watching […]

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Friday Fill-Ins: Volume 9

June 19, 2009

1. All children alarm their parents, if only because you are forever expecting the very best for and from them, but bad things happen to all of us from time to time; plus, we are all human and flawed. I consider parenting to be the ultimate expression of “eternal optimism.” 2. Show me a good […]

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Carnival of Family Life

June 8, 2009

Family Cooking & Recipes Make it from Scratch presents My Favorite Pancakes posted at Make It From Scratch, a dish that’s actually “great for any meal!” vegefood presents Spicy Chicken with Green Chillies posted at Vegetarian Culinary. Technorati Tags: Blog Carnival, Carnival of Family Life

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Tuesday’s Tribute: Friendship Lost

June 2, 2009

I thought, in my youthful naivete, that we would be friends forever. But 27 years later, I still don’t know why our friendship ended. Perhaps I should refer to it as a “purported” friendship or “presumed” friendship. If a friendship ends, does that mean it was never a true friendship (whatever that means), anyway? I can […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Sailing into Summer Edition

June 1, 2009

Family Cooking & Recipes Mother Hen presents Healthy Squash Muffins! posted at Mother Hen. Annette Berlin presents Spinach And Noodles posted at Craft Stew. The recipe, with quite a few changes, is based on one called “Greens and Noodles” from the Vegetarian Express Lane Cookbook. But Annette “made it a little quicker and a whole […]

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