Julie Lyles Carr

This guy has been going running with his dear old mom. And I think that after the lactic acid stops torturing him, he’s going to like it. 3 of 8 has long been my chaperon as I run, but until recently, he most frequently manned that post from the seat of his bike. And prior to that, it was from…
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Sigh. For several days last week, the Octa-Family was all things Nationals Dance Competition. Which naturally meant that the literal and figurative spotlight was brightly focused on 2 of 8. Hiccup. Except that 6 of 8’s birthday fell squarely in the middle of all that dance delirium. 6 of 8 was less than pleased. The tears had started days before…
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It’s true. 2 of 8 is now a New Yorker. For a little while. She’s off at the Big Ballet Company, figuring out the subway, navigating the city. Gulp. Michael flew in with her to get her settled and show her some sites. And the guy deserves some kudos because he missed the live broadcast of the World Cup Final…
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Yep. Put down that cup of coffee and get your typing fingers ready. ‘Cuz we’re gonna have us a little giveaway. You may have seen the gorgeous spread in Better Homes and Gardens this month of the home of the founders of CSN Stores, an online collection of internet stores with all kinds of amazing goodies for house and home….
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for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. Prov. 3:26 Much of my time over the past few days has been spent in an overly air-conditioned, dimly lit, sprawling performing arts center watching hour upon hour of dancers competing for national titles. My mandate has been to watch each piece 2 of 8…
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