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Liebster Blog Award and Nominations
Well, what do you know? I received a Liebster Blog Award! I’d like to take the opportunity to thank my friend & fellow blogger, Stephanie Neighbour, for nominating me. I encourage you all to check out Stephanie‘s blog. She’s funny and an overall goofball…which I love. Now, here’s how it works: – I list 11 random facts about myself. – I’ll answer the 11 questions asked of me by the person who nominated me. – I will then nominate my 5 picks (normally you’re supposed to choose 11, but I’m a rebel and never follow the rules) for the award along with my 11 questions for them to answer when they…
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An Open Letter to my Daughter on her 18th Birthday
(The following is an open letter to my eldest daughter today on her 18th birthday. It is unedited and stands as is…a testament of a mother’s love for her child.) Dear Sky, Today, you turn 18 years old. You have reached a major pinnacle in your life, but it has only just begun. I eagerly wait with anticipation to see what your life has in store for you. Of all the things I am capable of giving you today, I feel my words are the most valuable. These are exciting times for you: finishing high school, going to college, moving out on your own, starting a career, paying your own…