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I have 8 hours to get stuff done. We are leaving later tonight to spend the evening with Stephen’s family and have a big Christmas breakfast in the morning. Today, I’m on critical Christmas watch. I have stuff to do and no elves to help. Stephen is working and Frankie doesn’t have thumbs. But first..a …

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                          The days are FLYING by and this was another weekend of checking things off the list. First up, my Crate&Barrel box. I missed out last year because honestly, I wasn’t a fan of the Christmas designs. This year, they got their act …

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This year marked the return of Christmas Afloat in Tuscaloosa. This is a boat parade down the Black Warrior River. Teams decorate boats and participate in a river parade. This annual event came to a screeching halt in 2011 after the April tornadoes destroyed the marina, thereby destroying most of the boats that participated each …

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  Where did my weekend go?? Between running errands, running, wrapping (okay…THINKING about wrapping), baking and a nap somewhere, the days disappeared FAST. I finally got some time to sit down tonight and work on my planner for this week. Planning with paper planners is very relaxing, almost like coloring. Adult coloring books are rising …

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  The weather is NOT winter around here. We are in the middle of the warmest December on record. But, this isn’t exactly talking about the weather winter but the calendar winter. No matter what the weather, I should be working on training for the New Orleans half with Rock ‘n’ Roll. Monday: 3.4 miles …

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A couple of years ago, Tuscaloosa decided that we needed an ice skating rink. And that was a great idea. Last year, I think it down by our River Market farmer’s market area. This year, they moved it to the floor of the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and that was a good move. I teach an after-school …

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By the skin of our 1-loss teeth, Alabama made it through the toughest November to seal the deal on a ticket to Atlanta for the SEC Championship. This is familiar territory for us and I will never forget these winning years as an Alabama fan living in Tuscaloosa. This year, we are taking on Florida. …

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First, the school door dilemma is no longer a dilemma. I made a Grinch hand holding an ornament and posted a thoughtful quote. Done. On to the next area that needs some help. I need everybody’s attention. I have an announcement. I will NOT invite the Elf on the Shelf to come visit the classroom …

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