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Some of you might have read my post about this beautiful spot some time ago-it's funny how life can take a turn down a road you never thought you would go. But I suppose it's all about the journey. My oldest daughter, who is now in 9th grade, has decided she wants to save this place. Every time we would drive down Tablerock Road in Gettysburg, she would have a sad look on her face, and say how

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"Life is sentimental. Why should I be cold and hard about it? That's the main content. The biggest thing in people's lives is their loves and dreams and visions, you know." -Jim Harrison, born in Grayling, Michigan in 1937“I want to live other lives. I've never quite believed that one chance is all I get. Writing is my way of making other chances.” —Anne Tyler,born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in

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I'm giving myself permission today to indulge in something that I have a great love for doing, and don't often find the time to do these days; writing! I recently had the opportunity to reconnect with a dear, dear friend with whom I'd lost touch and speaking with her reminded my of why I have always enjoyed her company so much. Not only is she a strikingly beautiful woman inside and out, she

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An excerpt from her bio reads like this: "Growing up outside of Detroit in a family of musical evangelists, Worden studied multiple instruments (her father is an acclaimed accordionist and mother an organist). She became equally passionate about classical and Motown, later pursuing a degree in Opera at the University of North Texas where she wrote and recorded original material for the first time

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The Return of the Subjunctiveby Tamara MadisonOh, the Subjunctive,May it make its bold return!May it ride back proudIn liveried coach,May its two fine horses snortAnd paw the ground, And, escorted by its staunchAttendants If and Whether,May it descend in velvet cloakAnd black-gloved handThe lacquered steps of hopeAnd happenstance.May it fix upon us its deepUncertain gaze!I shall be there to greet

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I have a lovely book that was graciously lent to me by a dear friend, titled "A Wonderful Time" written by Slim Aarons. He was an American photographer noted for photographing socialites, jet-setters and celebrities. Upon a further search and ending up at Wikipedia, I found the following: "At 18 years old, Aarons enlisted in the U.S. Army, working as a photographer at West Point and later serving

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It's a gorgeous day here in Adams County, PA! I am enjoying Ella F. as I get in a quick post. We are going to take a much deserved break this afternoon and head over to Hanover to check out the new Hobby Lobby. I am hoping to pick up some fabric to re-upholster my oversized ottoman. Maybe some lovely heavy brocade? Or an updated toile? Of course, anything that has red in it is an immediate

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Take a magical journey to Yellow Hill Farm...Today is such an emotional day for everyone and there isn't much one can put into words that doesn't sound cliche. My kids are becoming young adults and I struggle with how to mark this anniversary. We will say prayers and reflect. I'll look back and think about how much has changed since that awful day and be thankful for this wonderful place we

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It was such a beautful morning I thought it would be fun to take some pics of my drive in to Fairfield. Forgive the blurriness as I was driving and shooting at the same time. It wasn't always the best picture, but nontheless, it gives you a sense of the beauty I am fortunate to experience. Here's the Historic Round Barn.... the sunflower garden across the road from the barn... a gorgeous old

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As much as I try to make each moment count, there are those times where I allow frustration to take over and I begin to sink into self pity. God has a great way of timing things, and as I was feeling sorry for myself about having to head off to work,(among other things), there was a piece that came on the radio. It was about young soldiers in Afghanistan coming home and the difficulties they

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While this has nothing to do with history, family or Gettysburg, I think it is still noteworthy to share. This girl has an amazing, powerful voice and the song lingers long after it's over. I've taken to listening to more NPR sorts of things, but every once in a while its refreshing to get caught up in a tune like this just for the sheer enjoyment. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

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From someone I admire intensely:"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." - Anne FrankEvery time I feel like I just can't handle one more thing, I always think of her and what an incredible inspiration she is. My girls and I always say to each other when we are feeling down, "I bet Anne Frank would have given anything to be in our shoes."

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Yesterday the girls and I attended the funeral of my dear Uncle Al. This was their first time attending such an event. I was conflicted about if I should bring them or not, but after praying about it, I knew it was the right decision. While these things are always very sad and difficult, they are also part of life. While they had only met their great uncle a couple of times, they were able to

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Ahhh, summer vacation and the promise of all things wonderful. Its a time for carving out some well deserved time to sit down and relax with a glass of something cool topped off with mint from the garden. Then, it's time for catching up on those books I've been yearning to read for weeks as I'm rushing to grab my car keys, out the door, heading off to work, to the barn, running errands-well,you

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Anytime I can combine two of my favorite things-(my kids and my horses are at the top of the list!) but after them, then there's poetry and music. Give me a good song, a lovely, well written poem, and I am in heaven. Maybe I can take Dancer on a trail ride with my Ipod loaded up and a well-worn copy of Tennyson's Poetry? The two of us can take a break and have a picnic under the shade of a

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"Often we tell ourselves, "Don't just sit there, do something!" But when we practice awareness, we discover something unusual. We discover that the opposite may be more helpful: "Don't just do something, sit there!" We must learn to stop from time to time in order to see clearly.The foundation of happiness in mindfulness. The basic condition for being happy is our consciousness of being

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Long Winterby Tim NolanSo much I've forgottenthe grassthe birdsthe close insectsthe shoot—the drip—the spray of the sprinklerfreckles—strawberries—the heat of the Sunthe impossiblehumiditythe flush of your faceso muchthe high noonthe high grassthe patio ice cubesthe barbequethe buzz of them—the insectsthe weeds—the dearweeds—that growlike alien life forms—all Dr. Suessy and odd—here we go again¬—

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"I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon, and letting the world roll on as it liked, than to occupy the most splendid post, which any human power can give." Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Donald, February 7, 1788 I recently read a lovely little book called "A Very Modest Cottage" depicting the true story of a lovely

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"I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the US Congress." Ronald Reagan I hardly ever watch tv, but when I have the opportunity, I like PBS. I was lucky enough to have a chance to catch Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime on PBS. I like Kennedy also, and even though he and Reagan were on opposite ends of the political spectrum,

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I think one of the coolest things about cyber school is being able to learn along side my daughters every day. While I was physically present for my education, mentally, I was not around much. For me, this is a very special gift; a second chance for me to re-discover so many things I did not take the time to retain when I was younger. I can't tell you how fascinating it is to hear about other

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The girls and I were headed to the barn one snowy day last week and I had an opportunity to take a picture of one of two monuments on Baltimore Pike (Route 97) that have always caught our eye, (they have horses on them, mom!) however the lighting or timing has never been good. This has always been a great way for our family to learn more about all the beautiful memorials in and around the

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Aaaah, the sun is shining, the wind is dying down, no work or appointments today-just helping the girls with their schoolwork. I think I will enjoy one of my very favorite things to do, READ! And because I can't bear to keep such fantastic literature to myself, I want to share an excerpt from Billy Collin's "The Trouble With Poetry"HouseI lie in a bedroom of a house that was built in 1862, we

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General Stonewall Jackson was born on January 21, 1824. Born Thomas J. Jackson, he got the nickname "Stonewall" at the first battle of Bull Run. He was sitting calmly astride his horse when confederate General Bee shouted "Look men! There is Jackson standing like a stonewall! Let us determine to die here and we will conquer!"Little Sorrel, his horse, was stuffed after his death and is on

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The Bitter Endby Daniel Anderson Summoned from a fresh pageOf winter, and finished with a stovepipe hat,The snowman started life in middle age, Bald and running to fat. In a corner of the yardBeneath an ice-encrusted pine tree tassel,Honor-bound and dauntless, he stood guard Over the frozen castle Built also by a childOn the unshovelled morning

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Wouldn't you just love one of these perched on your windowsill or tabletop? Oh, how I love flowers! Terrain is one of my very favorite places to visit for inspiration and beautiful things. And, for some reason, I am really drawn to terrariums right now. I guess I'm just a Victorian girl caught in modern times.....I would be happy ditching a car for my horse, living in a home with a turret or

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On display at the Historic Fairfield Inn, Fairfield, PAPopular in the U.S. between 1770 and 1900, the white middle class used the hair of a loved one, dead or alive, to create jewelry, wall decorations and keepsakes.Hair art was used for a variety of functions from recording family history to tokens of affection exchanged between lovers. Naturally, hair art also became a popular means to

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RICHMOND, Va. — A glass vial stopped with a cork during the Civil War has been opened, revealing a coded message to the desperate Confederate commander in Vicksburg on the day the Mississippi city fell to Union forces 147 years ago.The dispatch offered no hope to doomed Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton: Reinforcements are not on the way.The encrypted, 6-line message was dated July 4, 1863, the date of

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I was doing some last minute shopping the week before Christmas at the Friends of the Gettysburg Library. I believe this is one of the best kept secrets in Adams County for gently used books. I was very excited because I got my hands on a copy of "Letters to Mamie" by Dwight Eisenhower for my dad, as well as a books for my daughters-one of which was about something which I had never heard of

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The last part of this year has been quite a blur and it seems I strayed away from one of my favorite pasttimes which is blogging about neat little bits and pieces of information I am always learning about the Civil War here in Gettysburg. I have to approach it from an angle that I have some connection to; and my love of horses lead me to the discovery of some fascinating pictures (I think) I

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It's the birthday of poet Thomas Gray, born in London (1716). He wrote Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard (1751), which is considered to be one of the greatest poems in the English language:ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCH YARDThe curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd wind slowly o’er the lea, Theploughman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness, and

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In Honor of Thanksgiving and all that is good and right in this world, let us practice being thankful and pass it on....1. Open the door for another person.2. Drive safely and be courteous.3. When visiting a hospital spend a few moments with someone who doesn’t have any visitors.4. Make a new friend.5. Invite a child or teenager over for a cooking class.6. Collect can goods for a food bank.7. Hug

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I know the girls and I will be participating in this.... Volunteers will gather at the Gettysburg National Cemetery Dec. 3 and place more than 1,600 Christmas wreaths on the graves of veterans.The project is an extension of one started four years ago by John and Susan McColley and the Sgt. Mac Foundation, according to a news release. The McColleys are parents of Gettysburg native and U.S. Marine

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"Remember that NOT getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck."-Dalai Lama

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I have been wanting to take a picture of this barn for years and my youngest finally convinced me one day to just pull over and do it. What have you been putting off? Like the commercial says, "Just do it!"I have been running past my computer now for over a month with the best intentions of updating the blog. "It will just take a minute to post," I keep telling myself, but then the phone

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Each day I continue with working with my kids in our new cyber school environment, I am amazed at how much we are all learning. One of my oldest daughter's assignments this past week was to complete a scientific timeline which had to include discoveries and inventions spanning the last 500 years. I had to chuckle at one of her choices-it was about the invention of the hot air balloon: "On

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The artists of the Bluebrick Gallery will put their artistic creativity to work during a pumpkin-carving event to be held as part of Gettysburg’s upcoming First Friday celebration. The event will be held at the gallery, located at 18 N. Washington St., Gettysburg, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Friday, October 1. Fresh local hot cider and other refreshments will be served.The Bluebrick Gallery has

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Yet another reason why I love bringing up my children in this town. We will definitely be attending this-I can't wait!!!!Next Wednesday September 22 - Battlefields and Beyond Book Shoppe - 777 Baltimore St. - 6:00pm Our group will be taking a walking tour of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Park Ranger Bert Barnett will present some of his extensive research on the poetry written by Civil War

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"I hate school!" My youngest announced last week, stamping her foot emphatically-her arms folded tightly across her chest. "Why do we have to go to school anyway? It's just a big waste of time!"I knew she didn't mean it-she was just overtired and had been working diligently all afternoon on a rather difficult lesson. "You better be careful of what you say," I advised. "Thaddeus Stevens might

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Sometimes in life, some pretty difficult decisions have to be made. I hit one of those milestones this week, when I had to pass on a wonderful opportunity to adopt another beautiful thoroughbred named Hayley. It broke my heart to do it, but unfortunately, something as mundane but also a necessity had to take priority. In the end, our furnace won out. I wish there had been a way to make it all

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The following is an excerpt from Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist (Zondervan).prologuebittersweet"The idea of bittersweet is changing the way I live, unraveling and re-weaving the way I understand life.Bittersweet is the idea that in all things there is both something broken and something beautiful, that there is a sliver of lightness on even the darkest of nights, a shadow of hope in every

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So far, nothing too earth shattering to report on the cyber-school homefront. Yesterday was our first day and, wanting to start of on the right foot, we got up early and dove right in. I am trying to keep some order in the house and am attempting to keep up some sort of a routine, so, I woke the kids up at 6:30 a.m. E and M made their beds, got dressed and had breakfast. ( Right there is a big

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Oh my goodness......My poor front door is going to go through another change, I can just see it now!

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The end of summer has always symbolized change and the days leading up to the first day of school become filled with errands and long lists of back to school supplies and school clothing needs.This year is a bit different for us; we decided to enroll the girls in a cyber charter school called http://www.connectionsacademy.com/ We are very excited because it will offer more flexible schedules and

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"Aspire to Inspire Before You Expire"

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Have you ever seen that commercial where this young man sees his life flash forward in 15 seconds? Well, I wish I could figure out a way to share my own version of that with you here-but oh, well-we will just have to settle for a story and some pictures, :)But first-don't you remember when summers were full of long days with your face turned up to the sun,sitting on that tire swing under a huge

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This almost looks like what I imagine judgement day might look like, but no, it was a Fourth of July event in the midwest somewhere. I think it has a very ethereal quality and is quite beautiful.

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Things are more like they are now than they ever were before. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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I am honored to announce I have joined the staff at the Historic Fairfield Inn. This beautiful home is located right on Main Street and was built in 1767 by Squire William Miller and his wife Isabella Henry Miller. The Inn was completely renovated to include large private bathrooms for each room. Some baths have old fashioned claw foot tubs and free standing showers while others have whirlpool

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One of the books I checked out this week was 365 Things to Do With Your Kids Before They're Too Old to Enjoy Them. I knew it was going to be good because as I thumbed through the pages, I rested on suggestion 104: "The next time your child asks you to come and see something right away, don't say you're busy, even if you are. Stop what you're doing and go see whatever it is your child is

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Ah, beautiful Broadkill Beach, where we have been migrating every year for a week each June; kids and dogs in tow. This year, we were blessed with my grandmother and aunt for a couple of days. It's not often we get to spend time with them, and my grandmother's health has not been the best. We all just wanted to hug and touch her alot and tell her how much we love her. My aunt is equally as

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The High Tide at Gettysburg by Will Henry Thompson"A cloud possessed the hollow field,The gathering battle's smoky shield: Athwart the gloom the lightning flashed, And through the cloud some horsemen dashed,And from the heights the thunder pealed"You can read the rest here.Will Henry Thompson served in the Fourth Georgia and took part in Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863

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I have a thing for purple clouds and pink skies and lately, that's what we've been having in our part of town. I just had to share! I also can't resist showing you our little duck family that has decided to take up residence in our lilac bush. Mama proudly takes her babies out for a walk in the cool air of the evening, across the big expanse of field to the right of our house. I hold my breath

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Alfred R. Waud, artist of Harper’s Weekly, sketching on the Gettysburg battlefield. July, 1863I can't even imagine what it must have been like to be there, I mean right there in the middle of it all, and undertake the incredible task of trying to express this part of the Civil War in such a way for those of us in coming generations to understand. One can't help but be overcome with all that

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Well, girl, it's been a whirlwind of a couple of weeks. I traveled to Texas,came back to jump into work, and have been focusing on wrapping up the year with my students, as well as trying to rack my brain for ideas on how to keep the girls busy for the summer. School is out now, and we look forward to the fall and our first year of homeschooling with mixed emotions of relief and anxiety. I hope

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"There is no end to that journey, only the next great voyage. We know the future will outlast all of us, but I believe that all of us will live on in the future we make." Ted Kennedy

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How fitting that I write a post on of all days, Mother's Day! It has been incredibly busy here, with barely enough time to breathe, but I love nothing more than being able to update here and give everyone a little glimpse of what life is like in our neck of the woods. It's a beautiful day, although a bit windy and the kind of day where you aren't sure how to dress- (we optimistically packed away

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"Remember,there are two ways to spread happiness,either be the light who shines it, or the mirror that reflects it; every moment counts."As quoted by my father, Pete Duke, the wisest man I know. I love you, Dad!

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I recently had to spring for a light turn out sheet for Dancer-all I had in my possession was a heavy blanket which would have had the poor girl dying of the heat;(with the way the weather has been yo-yo-ing this time of year.)Quite the fashionista, don't you think?

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We drove thru Wright Avenue to Devil's Den and I felt compelled to take a few shots of the beautiful spring palette of colors....The landscape makes me want to pick up a paintbrush and start painting...I can't help but feel so honored to live so close to the park and be able to enjoy it's beauty everyday.My favorite monument on the battlefield. The 69th New York used the Irish Wolfhound as the

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As my parents used to tell me when I would attempt to help myself to more at the dinner table than they knew I was capable of finishing, "Your eyes are bigger than your belly." I have this bad habit with books. Why do I even think I can finish all these in the allotted three week time they allow for checking out stuff? Oh beautiful, wonderful books-there is nothing, absolutely nothing that can

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I have a terrible weakness for chairs. When I saw this one sitting forlornly at the curb one day, I couldn't resist driving back with the van to rescue it. Rick of course silently rolled his eyes heavenward. He tries to be a good sport about my endeavors-I knew I married him for a reason!A trip to Walmart, some pretty $2.00/yard fabric, a little bit of paint and voila! Instant chic. (I won't

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Whew! Spring has been busy! I thank you for your patience while I deal with little things like work, kids, and all those pressing issues inbetween that require immediate attention such as automobile transmissions, pesky viruses, dogs,horses and more work. Add to that a trip to Texas next month to help my mom with a HUGE SHOW she has been invited to be a guest speaker at, and well, I have pretty

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I had the pleasure of spending one of the most lovely days I've had in a long time with one of my best friends in the world along with her family and friends. She is in the band Fynesound. In honor of some dear guests they had visiting from bonnie Scotland, they had a fabulous informal jam session. There was also a piper who I delightfully stumbled upon practiced outside by barn-(being a

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"Pickett excused himself, watchful of Longstreet. Pickett was always saying something to irritate somebody, and he rarely knew why, so his method was simply to apologize in general from time to time and let people know he meant well and then to shove off and hope for the best. He apologized and departed, curls ajiggle."-Michael Sharra, The Killer Angels

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Lovisa Elisabet Sigrunardottir, better known by the stage name Lay Low, is often called the Patsy Cline of Iceland, and it's not hard to hear why. Her latest record, Farewell Good Night's Sleep, draws inspiration from country music of the 1950s and '60s, and even replicates recording techniques from that era. Click here to listen to her fabulous style! I also adore the sliding guitar in Country

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It's on sale, marked down from $96.00 to $71.00. Now all I have to do is justify this with Rick! I can just hear it now-"Do you think I'm made of money?" The girls are in dire need of spring clothes....I wonder if E could wear this to school one day? Would this count as an outfit?

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Happiness Makes Up in Height for What It Lacks in Lengthby Robert FrostOh, stormy stormy world,The days you were not swirledAround with mist and cloud,Or wrapped as in a shroud, And the sun's brilliant ballWas not in part or allObscured from mortal view—Were days so very fewI can but wonder whenceI get the lasting senseOf so much warmth and light.If my mistrust is rightIt may be altogetherFrom

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My friend sent me a link to the Parelli website; she said "You need to read this page - this is what I've been trying to teach you to do with your horse and what I've learned to do over the years. It will greatly help you understand and build your relationship with your horse better."One of the interesting things on this site was how to figure out your horse's personality. Horsenality is the

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This is fascinating!"Jay Allison unearthed a unique recording: the voice of William V. Rathvon, who as a nine-year-old boy, watched and listened to Abraham Lincoln deliver his address at Gettysburg in November 1863. The story was told in 1938 and recorded on a 78 r.p.m. record." Click here to listen to a portion of the recording, courtesy of NPR.

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Endymion (extract)by John KeatsBook IA thing of beauty is a joy for ever:Its loveliness increases, it will neverPass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleepFull of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing A flowery band to bind us to the earth,Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth Of noble natures, of the

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Can you imagine how cool this would be on the Gettysburg Battlefield? Come on, some clever person out there could easily organize this!!!! I think I am going to forward the info from Outstanding in the Field to the Friends of Gettysburg.....we have some great resources around here-think Sidney in East Berlin or Pomona's in Biglerville. And, if it didn't work out at the battlefield, well, there

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I came across this lovely site, Terrain, and couldn't help but share-and lo and behold, it is a sister of two of my very favorite stores, Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. (I am trying to figure out a way to own these lovely drapes from Urban Outfitters...Happy Spring Everyone!

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Recently, I read an article written by Mary Pols, the author of a book, Accidentally on Purpose. (CBS thought it worthy material for a sitcom). I almost never watch TV and will most likely never see any of the episodes, however something she said in a recent interview resonated so strongly with me I had to share. It went like this: "I wrote it because I'm a writer, and this experience was the

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Nothing, absolutely nothing. But when we went to Distelfink's recently, we saw an old truck piled high with junk and the cutest lab waiting patiently for his owner in the front seat. The girls went up to the window to say hello and he didn't budge from his watchful post, eyes never wavering from the door of the building, waiting for his master to emerge. I couldn't resist taking a shot. We

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Happy the Manby HoraceHappy the man, and happy he alone, He who can call today his own: He who, secure within, can say,Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.Be fair or foul or rain or shineThe joys I have possessed, in spite or fate, are mine.Not Heaven itself upon the past has power,But what has been, has been, and I have had my hour. "Happy the Man" by Horace, from Odes, Book III,

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I love scouring the net for all kinds of useful (and sometimes not so useful) information to share with you. One of my favorite sites to visit is Emmitsburg.net where there are some amazing discoveries if you like reading up on the people, places and things that preceded us as well as the local happenings going on now. Here's a fascinating read about Gettysburg's oldest family here written by

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Dancer and her best friend, Elmo. They spend all day playing and giving each other kisses.

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"If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do well matters very much."Jackie Kennedy

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From the Museum of Modern Art, these are called "Art Poems" by Richard Tipping.(If only my dogs could read this.)And, if this were only possible! This one is the best....

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I am always looking for ways to liven up our living space with simple and inexpensive projects. I came across this quick transformation at Rearranged Design and instantly knew how I would be spending part of my weekend...Orange is not typically one of the colors I gravitate towards, but I think I am now converted! I love her choice of colors-its fresh and really pops with color-just what we

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My cousin sent this to me today in an email, and I felt it was worthy of sharing. Such a beautiful story that describes exactly how I feel about my horse-I know its hard for some to understand-I thank God that I have been given this very special privilege of having such an incredible horse.....My husband often wonders how I can find such happiness in trudging off to the barn every day, in the

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I am always looking to enrich my knowledge of the thoroughbred breed and had to share this lovely story.....From The Thoroughbred Race Horse Blog Yeah Me Do, winning in California for owners Roy and Sue Andolfo On February 19, 1983 a grey colt by Macarther Park was born to California racehorse breeders Roy and Sue Andolfo. These long time horse racing owners had high hopes for the colt out of

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Beach Attitudesby Robert DanaBlessed is the beach, survivor of tides.And blessed the litter of crown conchs and pen shells, the deadblue crab in all its electric raiment.Blessed the nunneries of skimmers,scuttering and rising, wheeling and falling and settling, rufflingtheir red and black-and-white habits....Blessed be the dolphin out beyond the furthest buoy,slaughtering the bright leapers,for

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On Monday it was the birthday of the first president of the United States, George Washington, born in Westmoreland County, Virginia (1732), whose favorite foods were mashed sweet potatoes with coconut, string beans with mushrooms, cream of peanut soup, salt cod, and pineapples. He lost all of his teeth except for one by — according to second president John Adams — cracking Brazilian nuts between

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What a wonderful way to start to my day Saturday morning-Rick made the best Belgian waffles-Ella thought so, too.The day ended with a gorgeous sky of pinks, purples and the snow looked almost pale blue-beautiful!

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As the saying goes, "You never now what treasures you will discover!" Weeks will go by where there isn't really anything-but this week, JACKPOT! Lovely sort of not quite red, not quite rust colored velvet-yes, velvet! tufted chairs. A find at $30 for the pair. Think of those beautiful old theaters like the Majestic in Gettysburg with opulent furnishings that just speak luxury and style....I

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This was one of the sights we came upon yesterday when we were out and about. Only in Adams County

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It's been a long time! How cliche to say so much can happen in a short period of time, but here I am, saying this very thing. As I write this, I am getting ready to go out to the barn to see my beloved horse, Dancer. With all the snow its been difficult for her-the paddocks are all knee deep in snow. Thankfully, the weather seems to have turned for the better this past week and she, along

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This Paper Boatby Ted KooserCarefully placed upon the future,it tips from the breeze and skims away,frail thing of words, this valentine,so far to sail. And if you find itcaught in the reeds, its message blurred,the thought that you are holding ita moment is enough for me. "This Paper Boat" by Ted Kooser, from Valentines. © University of Nebraska Press, 2008.

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I call this "Spring Buck" in honor of, well, Spring! Oh, she can't come soon enough this year for me. While my poor husband was outside shoveling the walk and clearing our cars, I was playing inside. I love to paint, however, lately, the winter doldrums have set in and I have been having a hard time getting motivated. I was approached by Hauser Winery and asked if I would consider displaying

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"When I die, I want to leave a piece of earth better than I found it." President Dwight D. Eisenhower A foggy morning at the Eisenhower Farm ...

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I received this book as a Christmas gift from my Aunt and Uncle. As I sat down one afternoon to begin reading, I noticed the inscription on the inside page. It read:Kim Meeder (author)2004 Recipient of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Public ServiceIf you have been following along with me for any length of time, you know that I have admired Jackie O. for quite some time. Her grace,

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I heard a lovely idea yesterday on the radio while making the hour trek back home from my parents. As you pack away your holiday decorations and you ponder what to do with those Christmas cards, take a moment to pick one or two each day and make a point of praying for that person or family, and send them a little note letting them know you were thinking about them. Its a wonderful way to keep

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"Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing." William James, 1842He also said "The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook".

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Click here for the tutorial. See how cool it looks above that fabulous chair? By the way, that's not my house, lol.Have fun!

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