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"It was a cold wintry day when I brought my children to live in rural West Virginia. The farmhouse was one hundred years old, there was already snow on the ground, and the heat was sparse-—as was the insulation. The floors weren’t even, either. My then-twelve-year-old son walked in the door and said, “You’ve brought us to this slanted little house to die." Keep reading our story....

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• Book Giveaway -- November 21

  by ElizaRed on November 21, 2009

• Remembering the Bread Bowl

  by BuckeyeGirl on November 20, 2009

• My project for the day is...

  by BuckeyeGirl on November 20, 2009

• Decorating The Table For Thanksgiving

  by Leahld22 on November 20, 2009

• any one familiar with hinode china patterns?

  by Pete on November 20, 2009

November 2009
"First it's glowing, then it's snowing! A pause, then screaming squalls and williwaws. Bright but bitter, then a thaw. Yet again it's cold and storming: What ever happened to global warming?"

• Hi Suzanne, Though you don’t hear from me often I do vote for you and try to be sure I do it every day. I enjoy your blog with all... - KnittySue on I Want to Do Something for You
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• Yep, I have voted everyday…searched the Sam-e site…cannot find out how to vote via cell phone…do you have to have access to... - WatkinsGal on I Want to Do Something for You
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• I vote twice every day and ask all my friends to vote as well. You are living the life I want to live, and you inspire me with your energy. Keep... - lisa on I Want to Do Something for You
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• Julia said it better than I ever can. We love you! - Kathleen in Michigan on I Want to Do Something for You
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• that is how i do liver and onions, except i simmer on low for 3 hours. always turns out great. i am going to try this recipe. was the meat tender? you are... - trish robichaud on Round Steak
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• Like many of the others the chance to vote for you was a way to give back to you for the fun I have reading your daily posts. I don’t have a... - Cindy on I Want to Do Something for You
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• good morning everyone. i am vote #6548 and proud of it! lol. my neighbor is having a yard sale today, i thought what a great chance it is... - trish robichaud on I Want to Do Something for You
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• I’m being a bit selfish when I vote for you…I want another good blog post to read each morning!!! One that is sunny and happy! - Marla on I Want to Do Something for You
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• I know it is a very busy time for everyone this week, but hopefully everyone will continue to vote. We gotta come through for... - Brenda S 'Okie in Colorado' on I Want to Do Something for You
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• I voted!!Everyone keep voting!!! - Becky on I Want to Do Something for You
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