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because we had to know about the “F”

by Dawn Camp | Dec 8, 2006 | family & friends

Before they passed away, my grandparents’ home in Arkansas was the hub of many family gatherings. Several years ago a group of us were there for a visit, including: my cousins Laura and Betty Anne; my Aunt Linda; and my mom and I. When that bunch got together...

Christmas Memories

by Dawn Camp | Dec 7, 2006 | family & friends, featured

MomRN2 at My Quiet Corner is hosting Christmas Memories today. The memories that I would like to share are from my grandparents’ house. Our family was blessed to live about three miles from my grandparents (my mom’s parents) and my great-aunts, who lived...

I guess this is why they hurt so bad

by Dawn Camp | Dec 6, 2006 | family & friends, kid funnies

Yesterday Prince Charming asked if he could go visit our retired neighbor, Miss Ann. “No, she’s sick, remember?” “Oh, yeah. She may have kidney bones!” I think kidney stones have been forever renamed for me.

tea party ideas, please!

by Dawn Camp | Dec 4, 2006 | family & friends

Two of my daughters are having birthdays next week (turning 10 and 7). I would like to throw them a tea party birthday party. There are some moms who are incredibly creative with birthdays and manage clever cakes, activities, etc. Unfortunately, I am not one of those...

Today’s Blessing: Good Neighbors

by Dawn Camp | Dec 2, 2006 | faith, family & friends, featured

The most quoted line in Robert Frost’s “Mending Wall” is “Good fences make good neighbors.” If you read the entire poem, however, you’ll find that Frost begins with “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall,”...

Counting My Blessings

by Dawn Camp | Dec 1, 2006 | faith, family & friends

This week I read about a study where at bedtime participants were asked to think of three good things that happened to them that day and analyze why those things occurred. The results were better dreams and a higher overall sense of happiness. I’ll admit that...