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Monthly Archives: April 2014
Day 110: Easter Dinner at Jon and Ashley’s House
This is certainly not the first time my extended family has come together for an Easter Dinner. In the past, when this gathering has taken place, it has been at my mom’s house. This year, for the first time, my … Continue reading
Day 109: Chocolate Nut Cake Recipe from Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook
I’ve been on Dr. Hyman’s Detox Diet for 54 days now. I’ve eliminated sugar, gluten, flour and dairy from my diet during this time. I continue to feel great! I have more and more energy and stamina, sleep better, and joint … Continue reading
Day 108: Dinner with a New Friend
One of the most amazing things about this year of firsts has been meeting new people. It is so easy to get too comfortable with hanging out with the same group of people or worse, not getting out at all … Continue reading
Day 107: Repurpose Boutique
For today’s first, I had the opportunity to visit a shop in Carthage, MO, that I found via Facebook. I loved what I could see online. Today I visited the shop in person, and discovered it was as great in … Continue reading
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Day 106: Make Magic String Eggs
Today’s first was another creative project, making magic eggs to give to the grandchildren in the family. My mom graciously invited my sister and me to her house to make a mess there! I gathered the materials and mom provided … Continue reading
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Day 105: Magician Joseph Tran
Tonight’s first, watching magician Joseph Tran at Missouri Southern State University, was a special event! Not only did my mom and sister accompany me, but my five year old granddaughter, Aubrey, saw her first magic show as well. And my … Continue reading
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Day 103: Nebraska
I decided this week to move Best Picture nominated movie night from Monday night to Sunday evening. I’ve struggled the last few weeks to finish work, watch the movie and get the blog posted before midnight! Last week, it was … Continue reading
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Day 102: Missouri State DI Competition
On March 1, Day 60 for me, I attended the Carl Junction Destination Imagination (DI) competition. My grandson, Dayan, and his team competed and won 2nd place in their category, qualifying them for the state competition. Today, for my first, … Continue reading
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Day 101: Paint at RSVPaint
I’m loving all the opportunities for creative expression that I’m discovering in Joplin. Tonight, my mom, sister Linda and I painted together at RSVPaint, located at 420 S. Main Street. Linda and I visited this place during Third Thursday last … Continue reading
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Going Beyond 