Colloquium - Part 2

Carnival of Family Life: Memorial Day Edition

May 25, 2009

Welcome to the Memorial Day Edition of the Carnival of Family Life! Today, Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi presemted the Fifty-Second Annual Avenue of Flags, a beautiful display of American flags that Lodians eagerly anticipate.

Each large flag displayed represents a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has been laid to rest there and, [...]

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Sunday Stealing: The 29′er Meme

May 17, 2009

This week’s meme comes from Hairline Fracture. She says she discovered it at Facebook.
The 29′er Meme
1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
This time of year, I dread seeing the electric bill because it seems that every summer it costs more to keep the air conditioner running.
2. Where was the last place you had [...]

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Carnival of Family Life: In Praise of Mom Edition

May 11, 2009

Welcome to the In Praise of Mom Edition of the Carnival of Family Life. I hope that all mothers had a wonderful day and were able to spend time with their families. Take a break from your daily responsibilities, put your feet up, get comfortable, and enjoy the many wonderful articles included in this [...]

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Carnival of Family Life: The Herald Trumpets Edition

May 4, 2009

Welcome to the Carnival of Family Life. This Edition is dedicated to The Herald Trumpets, currently commemorating “Fifty Years of Flourishes.”
The Herald Trumpets are the official fanfare ensemble for the President of the United States. Based in Washington, D.C., they are part of “Pershing’s Own,” the United States Army Band that performs at historic [...]

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Carnival of Family Life

April 27, 2009

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Carnival of Family Life!
Family Cooking & Recipes
Rani presents 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake posted at Christ’s Bridge, saying, “This is so yummy and quick!”
Anna Migeon presents Why A Child’s Place is In the Kitchen: Relating To and Through Food posted at French kids don’t get fat. “If [...]

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Sunday Stealing: The 40 Meme

April 19, 2009

This week’s meme comes from Lady Nina at live a strong life | fight a good fight. She discovered it at My Semi Charmed Kind of Life.
The 40 Meme
1. My uncle once gave me his badge by which to remember him. I was a teenager at the time. He was an Assistant [...]

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Saturday Nine: Enjoying Your Holiday

April 11, 2009

1. There are several religious holidays going on this weekend. Any plans?
The boys and I might attend a worship service on Sunday morning. We’ll see how we feel. BigBob will be working and I will have to spend the afternoon working, as well. I am in pre-trial mode which means long hours [...]

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Sunday Stealing: The Third Meme About Blogging

April 5, 2009

This week’s meme comes from Belle at Scattered and Random. She discovered it at squadratomagico, which is maintained by a blogger known as squadratic equation.
The Third Meme About Blogging
1. How did you come up with your blog title OR what does it mean?
The word “colloquium” just popped into my head one day [...]

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Tuesday’s Tribute: #1Son

March 31, 2009

Jay and Deb’s writing exercise, Tuesday’s Tribute, challenges bloggers to pause and remember that it is not all about them. Rather, each Tuesday, participants “shine a light on someone else.”
I started writing a lengthy post about my oldest child. I was going to tell you what a handsome young man he is. [...]

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