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It All Comes Down to This

When the series started, I really didn't think we'd be having a Game Seven, yet here we are. Vancouver has never taken home the Cup. Boston hasn't taken it home since 1972. Vancouver is a young team, Boston is ... Continued
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Nature Photography Day

One of the best things about my new phone is the camera it contains. I've been taking a ton of pictures of my yard and flowers, both to share with friends who live in other countries and for myself to remember ... Continued
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Finally, Fresh Vegetables!

While I was at my niece's house this past weekend, we went to the farmer's market. Hers is WAY better than mine, even this early in the season. Yes, I am aware that I can buy fresh vegetables year-round at the ... Continued
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Family History Day

Please, no one tell my mother! She's been researching our genealogy for the last few years, and while it is kind of neat, I do not find it as fascinating as she does. But hey...it keeps her occupied, and since ... Continued
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Sewing Machine Day

June holidays are stupid. Ah well, so be it...I guess I don't have to keep using off-the-wall holidays as post titles, but it's been more fun for me than anything else I've tried, and I don't have to try to thi... Continued
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Crowded Nest Awareness Day

It used to be, you'd hear about empty nest syndrome. Now, it's crowded nest, often even more crowded than it was before the kids grew up because when they come back home they bring their families with them. Thi... Continued
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Hug Holiday Day

This one is actually pretty neat. The focus is on senior citizens, hospitals, and other places where someone's day could be improved by getting a hug. So why not hug someone? It's amazing how much of a pick-me-... Continued
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Ball Point Pen Day

Boy, are holidays slim pickings so far in June! But what the heck...who doesn't love a good ball point pen? Of course, if your desk is anything like mine, often the only writing implement you can find is a high... Continued
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A Day For Counting Blessings

Nope, not a holiday. I'm just incredibly grateful that a combination of being a really good kid and smart driving means that no one involved is dead after a good friend's son was in a horrific car accident Tues... Continued
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Case and Motherboard Edition

I should have known with Computex and E3 happening my inbox was going to fill up with a bunch of duplicates, making it impossible to give you the variety of products I normally do in each post. So be it, I gues... Continued