Category Archives: Pride

Curling Night Anyone?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

“Well, there is one good thing about a national crisis (whether it be a blizzard, a hurricane, or a pandemic) it levels the playing field for everyone. We’re all in the same boat.” These wise words were spoken by my … Continue reading →

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“To Know Them and Not Forget Them”

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

Many of you are waking this morning with the ringing of freedom in your ears. Or, maybe your ears are ringing from all of those fireworks you saw last night. Either, would be appropriate because yesterday we, as a people, … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Courage, Freedom, History, Humor, Independence, Pride, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Squirrel!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

I know it’s almost summer, but spring must still be in the air. Lately on our morning walks, we see at least 6 little baby squirrels sitting having their breakfast in one little spot. They wait until Phoebe is almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Child Discipline, Childhood, Children, Courage, Differences, Dog Personalities, Dog walking, Dogs, Family, Fathers and Mothers, German Shepherd and Beagle, Growing Up, Humor, Life, Memories, Moms, New Jersey, Pride, Squirrels, Uncategorized, Yellow Lab and Treeing Walker Coonhound | Leave a comment

Is He or Isn’t He? Only His DNA Knows for Sure…

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

As you probably already know, when I turned 55 my husband gave me an Ancestry DNA kit for my birthday. When I told him he should do one he refused saying, “I’m 100% Chinese. Why should I pay money for … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, China, Chinese roots, Christians, Christmas, Cultural Differences, DNA, Ethnicity, Facebook, Family, Friends, Heaven, Humor, Life, Love, Pride, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Pledge

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Not That Big a Deal

I think The Pledge of Allegiance is important and so on my Student Questionnaire this year I asked, “Do you know The Pledge of Allegiance?” Just about half of my students answered, “I don’t know.” I was more than a … Continue reading →

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