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A blog by Ronda Miller
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July, 18 2008

We are expanding our yard to accommodate new neighbors all the way from Canada, California and Texas. BYOB (bring your own bugspray) and come grab a piece of the fence

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July, 17 2008

Petty was nominated for 18 Grammy Awards before winning two, and he has appeared in shows including: The Simpsons, Garry Shandling, Comedy Central, King of the Hill, and costarred with Kevin Costner in, "The Postman".

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July, 15 2008

We have all had bouts with depression or illness, for some it is an ongoing or terminal process and for others it is a brief encounter - this is a way to help focus on the good parts of your life to help you make it through your day.

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July, 10 2008

Neil Young has lived more in his 63 years than most people would experience in three life-times. Perhaps this is why he continues to write such diverse music and lyrics.

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July, 8 2008

I have been fortunate to wear many different hats in my life time; some of them have not fit me well at all and some of them suit me to a tee!

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July, 4 2008

The 4th of July is as good a day as any other to think about those things we love about where we live. Kansas is a beautiful state and this is a chance for you to share what you love the most about it.

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July, 3 2008

It's time to honor the music of an American staple this July 4th week - get ready to remember and listen to some of your all time favorite songs by John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival!

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July, 1 2008

Reading a favorite book several years after you first read it might be comparable to meeting an old friend, while reading a book for the first time could be similar to meeting a new friend.

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June, 27 2008

Movie and song, "Lady Sings the Blues" brought us a simple yet complex peek into the world that Billie Holiday lived in. It was tragic, beautiful, much too short. Holiday, who had a voice unlike any other I have heard, is our honored guest this week for our interactive song title game.

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June, 25 2008

I have tried to deny that I am a blogging addict for several months now - afterall I made it through the sixties without a jones, stopped smoking fifteen years (and thirty pounds) ago, and have gone to casinos in Nassau and Los Vegas without gambling so much as a quarter. How then did I become addicted to blogging?

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June, 20 2008

Taste is the last of the five senses before we move on to Sexuality and Spirituality. Summer is the perfect time to think about taste with all of it's big, bold, juicy flavors.

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June, 18 2008

Today, June 18th, is Paul McCartney's 66th birthday. That is Sir Paul to the Queen of England who knighted McCartney on March 11th, 1997

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June, 15 2008

Good fathers are out there standing like a bright light, like a brilliant beacon, calliing to other fathers to stand tall and lead by example.

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June, 13 2008

Billy Joel is the "piano man" and has tinkled his way into the homes and hearts of people the world over. This week's interactive song title game begins with, "We Didn't Start the Fire".

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June, 12 2008

"If the University of Kansas is the heart of Lawrence, then the Community Drop-In Shelter is its soul." Artist Stan Herd spoke briefly about the importance of the homeless shelter's role within the community at the annual fund raiser held at Alvamar on June 6th, 2008.

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June, 7 2008

Horse racing enthusiasts the world over held their breath Saturday hoping to see history in the making. If Big Brown would have won, his name would have been placed in history books next to horse giants such as Secretariat and Affirmed?

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June, 5 2008

This week's interactive song title game will focus on the music of Simon and Garfunkel - a song written or performed by either is acceptable.

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June, 2 2008

Do you sit in silence, bang your head against a wall or toot your horn? Are you the type who unloads or keeps it in?

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May, 30 2008

Yeah, old blue eyes is back! Well, at least he can be in our hearts and minds by listening to some of his wonderful songs. Let's pretend he came out of retirement just one more time to enjoy Sinatra's wonderful voice this week. Going down memory lane is smooth sailing this week!

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May, 29 2008

This just may be the fundraising event of the year: Host Stan Herd has donated a painting of an Italian vineyard and Host and Hostess Mark and Mary Jane Mangino are donating tickets and parking to the KU/Missouri game, a signed football, and a signed jersey! Then there is dinner for eight people at the Governor's mansion with the Governor, or a week in France! Which one would you bid on?

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