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Spanish Word of the Week {5/21}

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This may be the last week that I do these this way. I am considering do a podcast or video so you can not only see the word but hear it as well. continuamente con-tee-nwah-men’-teh (adverb) continually, constantly (repeatedly); continuously (without interruption)

A New Beginning

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You all know that I have been for some time now working on restoring my faith. It has been something that in recent years I have struggled with. It is hard to see the good daily when you look back and see all the bad. I try to find the joy and goodness in every…

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4 Popular Printing Techniques for Wedding Invitations

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I didn’t even know there was popular printing techniques. I went to the courthouse and got married so there was no invitations. The infographic below shows you the four most popular with a little information about each. My favorite is the Engraving.

Back in a Few

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I will be back this evening with the promised Coach giveaway and more. I need to have a little dinner and let my eyes rest a bit…….

Tuesday on Wednesday

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I have been out all day unexpectedly so all of my Tuesday (on the posting schedule) will be posted on Wednesday along with all Wednesday items.  This has just been one of those days where I was out much longer than I thought i would be and now am give out. I will up and…

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Spanish Word of the Week {5/14}

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lo loh’ (article) the, thing Examples 1. Lo peor es que no recordó mi nombre. The worst thing was that he couldn’t remember my name. 2. Vivo en lo alto de la sierra. I live high up in the mountains.

Depression….

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Depression can find it’s way to just about anyone. I am not exception to it.  Lately feeling down and a bit depressed has begun to creep into just about every aspect of my life. There have been days when I sit down to work only to find that I don’t have it in me. In…

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In My Garden

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I don’t have a garden the way most people do. The simple reason is I tend to kill things, a “green thumb” is something I am missing. My little (and when I say little I mean a 12×5 rectangle) garden has more of a plastic vibe going on. There use to be a rose-bush in…

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Spanish Word of the Week {5/7}

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bajo bah-‘joh (adjective) short; low, lower, bottom; soft, faint; poor   Examples 1. ¡Qué bajo has caído! How could you stoop so low! 2. Me contesté con los ojos bajos. He answered me with downcast eyes.