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BlogHappy Mother’s Day!

BlogHappy Mother’s Day!

I read a blog post today where the host talked about his idea of the best Mother’s Day present- to share a special memory with your mom. That idea made…

BlogChristmas Eve Blessings To You

BlogChristmas Eve Blessings To You

This is a different kind of blog on this beautiful Christmas Eve, I'm doing something I've never done before- spending Christmas Eve alone. The kids are spending the holiday with…

Blog100 Tweets of Gratitude

Blog100 Tweets of Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving! This week we asked this question on Twitter: With Thanksgiving fast approaching, what are you most thankful for and how do you celebrate it every day? We received…

BlogThe Best FREE Gift in the World- YOU!

BlogThe Best FREE Gift in the World- YOU!

Each week we ask our on-line family for their input with our question of the week. This week we asked: With the holidays fast approaching and $ being tight, what’s…

BlogGive The Gift of Memories

BlogGive The Gift of Memories

No matter the person, no matter the occasion, but best present you can ever give to another is a beautiful memory. Whether it's wrapped up as the experience of a…

BlogWinter Wonderland

BlogWinter Wonderland

Many of my Twitter friends think that we live in a Hallmark card, as our small town in Montana is a very picturesque place. Today was such a magical day…

BlogOur Favorite Holiday Memories

BlogOur Favorite Holiday Memories

This week we asked the question.... What is your favorite holiday memory? Just reading these response made me smile and relive some of the most special moments of the holiday…

BlogAll I Want For Christmas…

BlogAll I Want For Christmas…

This week in honor of the Christmas holiday, we asked..... "All I want for Christmas is...... " As I was writing this blog, the song "All I Want For Christmas"…

BlogThere’s No Place Like Gnome

BlogThere’s No Place Like Gnome

During the last few weeks as I've been posting photos and sharing stories from our small town, several on-line friends have compared our life here in Bigfork, Montana, to that…

BlogValentines from the Universe

BlogValentines from the Universe

Yesterday afternoon I took a break and went for a walk with my dog Koda along the shore of Flathead Lake, where we live in Northwest Montana. Flathead Lake is…

BlogMy Thanksgiving Gratitude List

BlogMy Thanksgiving Gratitude List

On this Thanksgiving Eve, I am feeling very blessed. I took a few moments to make a list of what I am most grateful for and wanted to share it…

BlogMerry Christmas!

BlogMerry Christmas!

On this beautiful Christmas Eve, I'd like to share a small gift with you. This is my very favorite Christmas carol, Silent Night. This version was recorded by my daughter,…

BlogBegin the New Year on an Energy High

BlogBegin the New Year on an Energy High

Most people tend to get run down from all the holiday festivities. This time of year is when the body and mind are exhausted and ready for winter rest. Rather…

BlogOpen

BlogOpen

By B. Lynn Goodwin. I know I've shared a gratitude list here before, but I always think of November as gratitude month. Maybe that’s because it’s the month of Thanksgiving.…

BlogFlying on Veteran’s Day

BlogFlying on Veteran’s Day

My husband's eighty-nine-year-old father passed away at the end of October. His memorial service was held in Corpus Christi on November 10, 2012. We flew there for the service. My…

BlogRemembering a Leap of Faith

BlogRemembering a Leap of Faith

Today is the first full day of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, celebrated in the Jewish religion. Many of you may be asking, "What is Hanukkah?" According to Wikipedia, Hanukkah,…

BlogWishing You a Wonderful Holiday

BlogWishing You a Wonderful Holiday

On this beautiful Christmas morning, I wish you peace and love. May you be blessed with a heart that understands abundance and always have plenty to share with others. May…

BlogHonoring Those Who Have Fallen

BlogHonoring Those Who Have Fallen

Today we celebrate Memorial Day in the United States. When we hear "Memorial Day", most Americans think of it as the beginning of the summer, a day filled with picnics,…

BlogWhat We Learned From Our Mothers

BlogWhat We Learned From Our Mothers

Happy Mother's Day! Chances are, she taught you how to tie your shoes, kissed the boo boos when you fell down and believed in you when no one else did.…

BlogWhat I Learned from My Father

BlogWhat I Learned from My Father

Happy Father's Day! On this special day, I want to honor my dad, Gordy Goodwin, who passed away on May 20th, 2012. Through the years, here's what he taught my siblings…

BlogHome for the Holidays

BlogHome for the Holidays

The holiday season has become more meaningful than ever.  Since we now live in a global community, families can only gather during special occasions.  Although many of us are fortunate…

Blog‘Lost’ Loved Ones

Blog‘Lost’ Loved Ones

During the holidays, many of us become acutely aware of “lost” loved ones — family members, friends and colleagues who are no longer with us in physical form. So, instead…

BlogSchool of HP: Fathers Are Special!

BlogSchool of HP: Fathers Are Special!

Fathers are a special breed They are there to guide and lead To inspire and protect Point out cause and the effect Separate the wrong from right Show when it’s…

BlogHappy Labor Day!

BlogHappy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day! When you think about that statement, it seems like somewhat of an oxymoron, wishing someone a happy day celebrating the fact that they have to work. Labor…

BlogTips to Get Through the Holiday Blues

BlogTips to Get Through the Holiday Blues

For some, the holiday season is a joyous occasion. For others, holidays bring to the surface feelings that are the complete opposite of Christmas cheer, usually unwrapping sad reminders that…