Author: jeanniebruenning
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Those four little word can cause ones stomach to churn, jaw to tighten, and breathing to become erratic if you live with or work with an Idea Person. The mind of an Idea Person provides an endless supply of suggestions, instructions on how things should be done, and possible ways to make life better and…
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I’m alway a little reluctant to read the post that Facebook pops on my page titled…two years ago today, or four years ago, or whatever. There are some things I’d rather forget. This past month, images of our Emery have been popping up, taking me back to those early months when we didn’t know what…
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Warm, buttery, sweet pretzels made their way into the Oktoberfest menu a few years ago. They were fantastic! In fact, the entire event could have been beer and pretzels and no one would have complained. This is my favorite (and I vote the best) recipe for Pretzels. Buttery Soft Pretzels http://allrecipes.com/recipe/24272/buttery-soft-pretzels/?internalSource=recipe%20hub&referringId=2444&referringContentType=recipe%20hub Be prepared, one batch…
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I’m finding myself looking at FB less and less these days and as the election draws closer, may even become estranged from it’s pages. Most recently there’s been a lot of posts about sending illegal aliens back to where they came from. I hope that we don’t get rid of all aliens, because I don’t…
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I’ve spent more time on elementary school grounds in the past week than I have in the past twenty years. Our grandkids have both started school and we get to be a part of their “first week” experience. Today as Austyn held tightly to Liam’s hand, leading him to Room # 2 which was decorated…
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Every parent has memorable moments that get tucked away in our minds and heart. I have a file cabinet filled with Raun’s. Today, as he celebrates another year and I think back over his ‘a bit more than average‘ life – it’s the comments that echo through the past: Two-year-old Preschool Teacher: “We love having…