"Oh" Christmas Tree
The history of Boston's Christmas Tree... This amazing tree travels all the way from Nova Scotia, Canada... Why??? Well here it is - On the morning of Thursday December 6, 1917 a French cargo ship the SS Mont-Blanc filled with explosives collided with a Norwegian vessel the SS Imo. The blast was the largest man-made explosion prior to the development of nuclear weapons,[2]releasing the equivalent energy of roughly 2.9 kilotons of TNT[3] (Wikipedia) Celebrating a Tradition Hal
Happy Thanksgiving
We've had some life altering events this past year and I for one am thankful that is behind us and although we walk blind into the future; I feel that we as American's have over-come a great deal to get to where we are today - moving blindly into the unknown and yet "We" can come together and too get through this "together" being the Key... I am thankful for you... my family and friends I am thankful, grateful and humbled by the support I have received from the writing commun
Making Holiday Shopping Easy
With the holiday's just around the corner - it is time to buckle down and get some shopping done. There are several gift ideas for that man in your life (all ages) and if you’re looking for something for that special lady in your life - we've taken all the work out of shopping by displaying #1 rated gift ideas for the whole family. Be sure to check out Paddy's Place and make the whole family happy for any occasion!!!
Paddy's Place
Hey there, if you are looking for a bit of easy hassle free holiday shopping; check out the gifts to be gotten at Paddy's Place - One stop shopping for all your needs. Books for the reader, gadgets for the children, sports for him, fashion for her ... and skin care for all. www.t-lyons-den.com - check out Paddy's Place
For The Love of Writing
Can I just say, I Love Writing – it is in my very blood, a passion and a love. Although through the different stages in my life, I had to put it on the back burner for various reasons. Being a mother of three, a wife, working full time, and attending college there was precious little time to devote and so I made do with reading other’s stories. Reading, another love; one which I could find time to enjoy… But now that the children are all grown, it tickles me to say – I now h
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