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Author: Heather L

I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.

November 12, 2009
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Gymathtics Review

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Gymathtics is an award winning program that combines a body workout with a mind workout. The exercise program designed for kids of all ages, but the math facts target the 2nd to 5th grade levels. The complete 30 minute program includes: Shape Stretches Warm Up: Stretch your mind and body with line, circle, and polygon stretches. Counting Calisthenics: Aerobic movements work your heart as fun counting concepts (such as skip counting) work your brain. Pattern Power: Growing and repeating pattern exercise combinations challenge minds and strengthen muscles. Well-Being Wind Down: Relaxing stretches cool down the body and open the mind…

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November 11, 2009
Heather L
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In Flanders Field

Posted in Holidays, and Military Life

 Image courteousy of Wikipedia In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with…

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November 11, 2009
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Remembering Our Veterans

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Have you thanked a veteran for their service lately? Yesterday, Munchkin and I had the privilege to run into a Korean War veteran. When we thanked him for his service to our country, tears formed in his eyes and a smile filled his face as he said thank you. It’s amazing what a simple thank you can do for someone. They need to know that we have not forgotten, and we appreciate the sacrifices they made for our country. The following video is about the Vietnam War and contains war footage. While it is specifically about the Vietnam War, we…

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