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Active Get-away at Lake Cumberland State Park

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When we headed towards Lake Cumberland State Park, we didn’t realize we were going into the boating hub of the whole of Kentucky. Our lodge balcony looked out onto the state dock containing many many many boats, some of which … Continue reading

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Beautiful Berea

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Last weekend we took a mini road trip to Berea after finishing all our weekend chores and watching a Finish-language film about how little orphan Nicolas became Santa Clause. Berea lies half an hour away. The distance was manageable and … Continue reading

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Carpe Diem Poems to Celebrate National Poetry Month

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April is National Poetry Month. It just so happens that we love poetry. Recently, David barged in when I was taking a bubble bath to read me a poem he really likes by Charles Bukowski. Bukowski is one of David’s … Continue reading

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Waveland Historic Fun

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We didn’t realize we have been living very near a historic plantation until we checked out Waveland. It is only a 7 minute drive from home and very close to the train track. What a neat plantation, complete with a … Continue reading

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Pennyrile Forest State Park – The First Long Hike to Remember

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Pennyrile Forest State Park lies near Dawson Springs, almost to the Kentucky’s border with Missouri. As we were leaving the next day, we learned that Dawson Springs is the hometown of current Kentucky governor Steve Beshear. It is neat to … Continue reading

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What Does Jacob Do When He Gets Home from School?

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He plays games on the IPad with his brother James.

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Latest Photos of Us

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Poems for Thinking Spring – Jacob’s Birthday Post

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I am posting these poems in honor of Jacob’s 9th birthday today. Before Jacob was born, his parents’ longing for him was just like this hopeful waiting for Spring.  Every year on this day, the happy anticipation of Jacob’s birth … Continue reading

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Jacob’s Snow Week

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Jacob is home all week this week because of snow and dangerously cold air. He is very happy about that. He has had plenty of time to play with snow outside. He loves snow. He especially likes to play in … Continue reading

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Our Boys Frolicking Together

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Most parents love their children most of the time. We love our children most when they play well with each other and leave us in peace. Only half kidding! Different people have different idea of domestic bliss. My idea of … Continue reading

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