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Happy Frances Willard Day!

Posted on October 20, 2011 By Tom No Comments on Happy Frances Willard Day!
Weirdness

According to the South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 53, Chapter 3, Section 20… The fourth Friday in October in each year shall be set apart and designated in the public schools as Frances Willard Day and in each public school it shall be the duty of such school to prepare and render a suitable … Read More “Happy Frances Willard Day!” »

Taylor Family Thanksgiving 2009

Posted on November 28, 2009January 28, 2024 By Tom 1 Comment on Taylor Family Thanksgiving 2009
Miscellaneous

Taylor Family 2009

Normally our clan gathers at Christmas, but this year many were going to be gone. So, we decided to get the gang together for Thanksgiving. And what a crowd it was – 2 parents, 7 children, 9 in-laws, 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 aunt, 1 uncle, and 1 boyfriend, plus several dogs. 38 in the family, and 41 present for the day.

Beth’s husband, Eddie, has been battling cancer this year, so we all wore Team Eddie T-shirts to show that we are behind him and support him. It was quite a surprise for them. Even the dogs had on Team Eddie bandannas.

Eddie with Katie's Dog

Of course, there were cameras everywhere, and we had to pose for the obligatory group shots. This was the first for little Olivia, and was actually the first time Chip and Anna have ventured out with her. We’ll hope she wasn’t unduly traumatized.

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Christmas Day Paddling and Wildlife

Posted on December 26, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Christmas Day Paddling and Wildlife
Paddling, Travel

I do feel just a bit guilty.  As the northern part of the country is suffering through a blizzard, we have 80 degree weather here in Florida on Christmas Day.  It was actually a bit too hot for my tastes. We got up early to see what Santa had left under the tree.  Since my … Read More “Christmas Day Paddling and Wildlife” »

Holiday Update

Posted on December 24, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Holiday Update
Miscellaneous, Travel

It’s hard to believe that it’s already Christmas Eve. The year has been a busy one, and it seems like it has flown past. So this Christmas Eve we find ourselves doing some last-minute wrapping, tracking Santa on NORAD, and watching Ghost Hunters and the Dragnet Christmas Story on Hulu.com. So a quick update that … Read More “Holiday Update” »

July 4th Reflections

Posted on July 4, 2008 By Tom 2 Comments on July 4th Reflections
Miscellaneous, Music

Military OK, I get it. Our military history is inextricably linked to our pursuit of freedom and democracy. Even the very fireworks we use to celebrate this day are a reflection of the munitions used to secure such freedoms. While July 4th was the actual Signing of the Declaration, only a long and bloody conflict … Read More “July 4th Reflections” »

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