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Children?s Novel Tackles Deployment; Courage Needed on Homefront as Well
Spring, Texas (PRWEB) December 8, 2005 Allie’s dad will be spending Christmas in Iraq. He will also miss out on an entire year of Allie’s life. This separation generates frustration as Allie, her pregnant mother and her brother leave their home at Fort Hood and move to “Hicksville”—her mother’s hometown of Edna, Idaho—to prepare for the baby’s birth. Allie soon learns about living with Nanna, her great-grandma who has Alzheimer’s disease. With a new perspective on fading memories, Allie finds purpose in a letter from Dad. “Write down all that happens—you can make me a memory, since I can’t be there to make one myself.” Throughout this time…
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Myrtle Beach Christmas Shows
As the saying goes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Myrtle Beach is known for it’s incredible variety of year-round shows, but Christmas has become a favorite amongst visitors and residents alike. From variety shows, dinner theaters, to traditional Christmas concerts and plays, there is definitely something for all tastes. Some of our favorites include The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, Alabama Theater’s “The South’s Grandest Christmas Show”, and The Palace Theater’s “Le Grande Cirque Holiday Show”. Other attractions that put on holiday shows include Legends in Concert, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, Medieval Times, and The House of Blues. Whichever show you choose to see, you are guaranteed some…
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Top Last Minute Trip Photos
I made a last minute trip to go home for a few days. It is nice to see my family! It is going to be a short trip though – I have to make the long drive back home on Sunday. {big interview next week!} My mom has a great yard. Lots of flowers that are arranged well. 🙂 I love how the background just naturally worked out on this shot. All natural vignetting. 🙂 Short day on the 16th since I ran around in the morning with some last-minute trip prep and then off to the airport for a flight that shortened my hours for the day. Lufthansa doesn’t…
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What Is A Destination Wedding Favor?
Have you heard of destination wedding favors? I haven’t either, so, I have taken it upon myself to pioneer this phrase. Destination weddings, destination wedding dresses, and now, “destination wedding favors”. I like it! So what is a destination wedding favor? Something affordable, something practical, something memorable, but something “packable”. Let’s face it…you will be travelling. The last thing you need to worry about is the safe keeping of your wedding favors. You need favors that are not perishable, breakable or bulky. Something that you can easily slip into your luggage knowing that it will “make the trip” safely. Candles and candy may melt, glass can break and larger items…
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Carnivore Restaurant
Address: Republic of South Africa “Muldersdrift Estate” 69 Drift Boulevard Muldersdrift 1747, Gauteng Carnivore Restaurant is a large restaurant that can easily seat 500 customers in their large dining area. For meat lovers this is the right place to visit. There are lots of selections of meats that will truly satisfy the carnivore in you. Beef, lamb, ribs, sausages, pork, and even venison are being served at Carnivore. Some of the game meat dishes available included waterbuck, crocodile, wildebeest, elephant, ostrich, hippo, warthog, giraffe, hartebeest, buffalo, kudu, eland, and sable. There are also tasty dishes that include vegetarian selections. The ambiance is pleasant and service is efficient. It can truly…