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Favorite #185: Friendship

Chocolate-Chip-Cookies  A few weeks ago, I took a trip to Mt Pleasant, SC, to visit my friend, Billie McCauley. Before she moved to Mt Pleasant, Billie lived in Edmunds, Washington. Before then, she and I were next-door neighbors in Mt Ulla, North Carolina. The first time I met … Continue reading

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Favorite #169: Moving Sale

Moving Into the Future  Moving from a larger house to a smaller house is quite a feat physically, mentally and emotionally. The real task is deciding what to keep and what not to keep. During the last six weeks I separated and … Continue reading

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Favorite #167: Carolina Panthers

Memories That Last a Lifetime Loving the Carolina Panthers is not just about the game of football, but it’s also about memories and relationships. My deceased husband, Michael McCullough, loved the Carolina Panthers even before they played their first home … Continue reading

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Favorite #164: Salem Lutheran Preschool

A Place to Learn and Grow Although there are many milestones in a child’s life, one of the hardest and yet one of the sweetest for a parent could be the day their child starts preschool. It’s hard to believe it’s … Continue reading

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Favorite #162: Life with Mom

Special Moments and Memories My 95-year-old Mom has always been an independent woman. Living by herself since my dad passed away nine-years-ago, she takes pleasure in cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and talking with friends. That all changed recently one Sunday afternoon in October. Over the last few … Continue reading

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Favorite #156: Love and Support

A Year Later It’s been a year since my husband, Michael McCullough, the love of my life and my best friend passed away from a massive heart attack, leaving a big whole in my heart as well as the community. … Continue reading

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Favorite #154: Emerald Isle

Vacation Memories There’s nothing like a family vacation for making memories. I experienced that recently with my two daughters and their families on the Crystal Coast of NC at Emerald Isle. Although I’ve lived in North Carolina all my life, I had never been to Emerald … Continue reading

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Favorite #126: Chevy Tailgate and Love

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise What a blessing to have two son-in-laws who not only care about my daughters, Kristin and Kelly, but also care about me. From all the mother-in-law jokes that circulate around, I know I’m a lucky lady. During the last four months as I’ve experienced a roller … Continue reading

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Favorite #121: A Daughter’s Love

        SpendingTime Together The holidays and especially Christmas seem to be some of the hardest times to get through when losing a loved one. It’s been three months since my husband, Michael passed and since then my daughters and I have been finding … Continue reading

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Favorite #120: Family Traditions

          Making Gingerbread Houses Christmas is a time for family, fun and making memories, with traditions that often include presents under the tree, cookies for Santa, Christmas caroling and programs at school or church. Whatever your traditions, the ones that include … Continue reading

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