Category Archives: Family

In Memory of Adam

Posted on January 3, 2010 by marie

My cousin Adam cast aside his earthly restraints on December 31st, heading off into the vast spiritual unknown to seek out whatever new adventures are in store for him.  His body was found at his cabin by his friend, Jim … Continue reading →

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Family Tree Puzzle

Posted on December 27, 2009 by marie

Now that Christmas is over and everyone has received and opened their gifts, I can post the project that I completed and sent to a number of my family members!I got the idea from Family Tree Magazine and it looked … Continue reading →

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Christmas and Family

Posted on December 25, 2009 by marie

I’ve been doing quite a bit of genealogy work recently, gathering up family documents and entering them into my new Family Tree Maker software.  Genealogy and documenting my family tree is something I’ve been working on for years and now … Continue reading →

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Oregon Country Fair

Posted on July 11, 2009 by marie

Yesterday we went to the Oregon Country Fair.  If you haven’t ever heard of it, it’s an amazing collection of people and events.  I can only describe it as “21st century hippies meet the Renaissance Festival”.  People in costumes, children, … Continue reading →

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Very Diverse Day

Posted on February 4, 2009 by marie

Today has been such a diverse day.  Normally people tend to stick to one or two somewhat related things during the course of business.  Today I’ve been all over the map. First thing this morning I worked on preparing a … Continue reading →

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Being DammaRee

Posted on January 2, 2009 by marie

My nieces and nephews called me “Andaree” when they couldn’t quite say “Aunt Marie”.  Now grandson Coven is calling me “DammaRee.”  It’s moniker I never expected to have, but the joy when I hear it is so far beyond anything … Continue reading →

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Silent Birth – A New Perspective

Posted on March 24, 2008 by marie

The idea of a silent birth was a concept presented in Dianetics, The Modern Science of Mental Health, based on the premise that words spoken during pain or unconsciousness could have adverse effects on a person later in life. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Another Birthday

Posted on March 20, 2008 by marie

I was my birthday yesterday. Yes, I’m 29. Again. The rule in our house is that on your birthday you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do. It’s a great rule. I’ve used it over the years … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Motherhood

Posted on October 25, 2007 by marie

Check out the most amazing video clip! It’s a tribute to motherhood that is unsurpassed!

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Welcome Aedan!!

Posted on October 23, 2007 by marie

It was a wonderful night last night! Our friend, Amber, who is also my step-daughters BFF and lives in one of the houses here on the ranch, delivered a wonderful baby boy, Aedan! I was on hand, helping, supporting, breathing … Continue reading →

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