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The Importance of Keeping Memories Alive

I just lost my brother to a brain tumor, he was also mentally and physically disabled his whole life. I am one who takes great comfort in knowing that he is not only no longer in pain, but he is with Jesus...difficult things in life and death ...

happynutritionist, on 07/23/2015

Mardi Gras New Orleans for the Family

Thanks for the comment.

blackspanielgallery, on 07/23/2015

Mardi Gras New Orleans for the Family

I'm not sure I'll ever get to a Mardi Gras, but if ever I plan to head to NO I will have to come back here and consider the information you provide here.

happynutritionist, on 07/23/2015

Merry Clayton - It's Just A Shot Away

I've always loved her voice so I had to learn more about her!

candy47, on 07/23/2015

Hot Air Ballooning and Balloon Festivals in New Jersey

@blackspanielgallery Thank you..to be honest I am surprised that the pictures came out as good as they did, I've tried posting them other places but they don't look quite as nice, thank you Wizzley.

happynutritionist, on 07/23/2015

Loch Ness: new thinking about the monster

It would be fun to visit the land of my ancestors, haven't yet. I enjoyed reading the various theories, years ago when I was in high school one of my teachers went with a group from the US to look for Nessie :-)

happynutritionist, on 07/23/2015

Why Use NextDoor?

I can think of many uses for such a site. Thanks for spreading the word.

blackspanielgallery, on 07/23/2015

Hot Air Ballooning and Balloon Festivals in New Jersey

These can be quite spectacular in the sky. Great photography.

blackspanielgallery, on 07/23/2015

Reasons to Read Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

Thanks @Veronica - I avoided looking closely at your other comment...with the spoiler...will save that to post when I'm done reading if you don't mind :-) Thanks for stopping by!

happynutritionist, on 07/23/2015

Reasons to Read Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

Happy N Yes I liked it enormously. IT is more of a coming age drama than anything else.

Veronica, on 07/23/2015

Reasons to Read Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

STORY SPOILER for Go Set a Watchman. Please avoid if you don't want to know. Atticus it seems believes in justice for all. In TKAMB he defends the black man because he believes he is innocent. IN GSAW Atticus has tired of seeing negroes ...

Veronica, on 07/23/2015

Merry Clayton - It's Just A Shot Away

Wow, and I am from that era..that was our music, but I knew little about this woman.

happynutritionist, on 07/23/2015

Reasons to Read Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

@frankbeswick I think you are right, those who have been raised to think a certain way would see things differently...I haven't read for a few days...am looking forward to getting to that part of the book, to see why it had to be pointed out, ...

happynutritionist, on 07/23/2015

7 Things I Learned to Love from Mother

@Mira It is good that you can see your Mom often, I am due for a visit to mine. A few weeks ago, I lost my brother, her son, a very difficult time...he was disabled and I am one of his guardians, so focused a lot on that over the past 9 months ...

happynutritionist, on 07/23/2015

How to Make Grandma's Scotch Shortbread Recipe

It is a very sweet tradition, and the pans are pretty. Oh yes, eating the shortbread is really the best part!!

happynutritionist, on 07/23/2015