Monthly Archives: November 2008

This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving marked a new era. An era where three kids, all under the age of two, ruled the roost. An era where five dogs roamed the house, and an era where all formality was thrown out the window. This … Continue reading

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The start of a new holiday tradition, minus the crying baby.

We waited in line with dozens of others for a ride on the Pink Pig. The Pink Pig has been a holiday tradition in Atlanta since 1953. For two whole minutes, MR grinned from ear to ear as we rode Priscilla, the pink … Continue reading

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Waitin’ on Santa…already.

  Some call it obnoxious, I prefer  “eagerly festive”. So what if it’s a week before Thanksgiving….we’re in full-out Christmas mode at the Harvey house! The decorations have started to surface, my XM radio is set to “Continuous Christmas”, and sweet … Continue reading

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A few recipes to make you go mmmm

A dinner party on Thursday, a weekend trip to Athens on Friday, G’s 29th birthday on Saturday, and the arrival of Trent and Lauren’s new puppy topped off our weekend. We’ve been mighty busy around here lately, but having lots … Continue reading

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Way down south…

where baths in the sink are the norm, where the sunrise is worth getting out of bed for, where a 7 year old dog becomes a puppy again, where an old dock has heard em’ all, where the townspeople are always … Continue reading

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You paid how much for that?

She pitched a big one, right there on the floor of Barnes and Noble for all to see. Back arched, screaming and kicking. I tried my best to calm her down. And then I gave in. She won. Her prize … Continue reading

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The purse lady, new tags, and lots of polka dot bows

A small purse was all the incentive Mary Reese needed to get on her feet and take her first steps. Without missing a beat, she slung that purse over her shoulder and took three BIG steps! By the time I grabbed my … Continue reading

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I’d vote for her…

If you’re ever on Lee Street around mid afternoon, look for my future politician. She’s the one standing in the front yard, smiling and waiving to all of the cars as they go by. She learned this “trick” from her … Continue reading

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