Tag Archives: holiday

Maeve Day

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Caryn

As we all know, the first day of May is May Day, and while that is true, there is a new special day in May that will now happen every year in the Parmely family Continue reading →

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Green Silliness

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Caryn

Saint Patrick’s Day…a day to celebrate being Irish. For me, Saint Patrick’s Day always felt like a borrowed holiday…probably because I don’t live in Ireland. Continue reading →

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An Extra Special Significance

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Caryn

The Christmas season is always exciting, for old and young alike, and Christmas Eve is often a very hard day to settle down for. The reasons for the excitement vary. They are usually centered around the Christmas holiday, but not … Continue reading →

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Land Of The Free

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Caryn

I think that one of the things most people look forward to in mid-summer is Independence Day. Of course, the normal holiday for many people is filled with picnics, fireworks, and celebration of our freedom. Many of us consider the … Continue reading →

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She’s Crafty Too

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Caryn

My niece, Michelle Stevens is an artist in every respect…including being an art teacher. I have watched her progression from the time she was a little girl, and have always found myself amazed at her abilities. Being an art teacher … Continue reading →

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Christmas Memories

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Caryn

As I was contemplating the Christmas Day activities to come, my mind wandered back to Christmases of my past. As a child, I remember waking up very early, with struck orders not to go out into the living room until … Continue reading →

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To Celebrate Our Workers

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Caryn

So often, when we have a holiday, people tend to think that it is just another day to have a family dinner and a day off of work. Often, they are celebrating the day for the wrong reason, but not … Continue reading →

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Why Fireworks

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Caryn

When we think of Independence Day, most of us think of fireworks, picnics, and a day off from work. What I wonder about though, is if most of us know why we shoot off fireworks on this day. The answer … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Caryn

Today, I give thanks to God for all of the wonderful family and friends he has blessed me with. What would life be without all of the wonderful people in my life. This day is not about the turkey and … Continue reading →

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Just A Little More Time

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Caryn

Today is my mother-in-law’s 82nd birthday. If you ask her how old she is, she will likely tell you that she is 65. Alzheimer’s Disease has taken away her memory of the more recent years, but she is still here … Continue reading →

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