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Kilroy Was Here!
A funny little scribbled face became a graffiti icon! It has shown up everywhere worldwide, on buildings, on trains, in school books, with autographs, in diaries, on restroom walls, on sidewalks, in...
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2013 began on Monday, May 6 with Tuesday, May 7 being National Teacher Appreciation Day 2013 Which word best describes a teacher? ALL of the above! and ends on Friday, May...
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Step Back in Time: The Eagles
Hotel California - The EAGLESThe year: 1977Do you like to sing along but do not know ALL the words?Here ya' go...What other great Eagles tunes do you remember?
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V-E Day, May 8, 1945
It is NEVER too late to remember and be thankful...So much history to celebrate on this day but at the top of the list is V-E Day: the final defeat of the Nazi war machine! German troops throughout...
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Teacher Appreciation, Part II
~Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6 - 10, 2013~Do you have a current or recall a former teacher that you will never forget? Is that remembrance comforting, filled with encouragement, or possibly totally...
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MOTHERHOOD--THE OLDEST PROFESSION
Motherhood— the Oldest ProfessionBy Micki PelusoThis Sunday mother's throughout the country will be honored in many and various ways. Toddlers and preschool children will cheerfully drag their mothers...
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Happy Mother's Day Military Moms!
Mother's Day is not chocolate and roses for all mothers. For our military sons, daughters and mothers, the miles of separation are great indeed. The sons and daughters have mothers back home...
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Madison Rising: The Star-Spangled Banner
At the heart of Awakenings are many American icons: George Washington, The Declaration of Independence, the American Flag, the American Eagle, the Statue of Liberty just to name a few. Among those most...
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Photograph In My Mind
terry1954Awakenings welcomes Terry Shepherd into the spotlight. My communication with Terry is through her blog featuring, in her own words, "inspirational stories that touch your heart and soul." I...
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Memorial Day Weekend
A prelude to. . . Airplanes, trains, buses, cars, yachts and RVs will be reelin', rockin' and rollin' toward sunny beaches, campgrounds and other getaway destinations this coming weekend. But, WHY?...
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Honoring America's Heroes
Jeannette Anderson, writer/blogger, posted a marvelous video today on Google+. Upon watching the video there was no doubt it should be aired on Awakenings. Tomorrow is Memorial Day but first, it is...
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Happy Memorial Day!
All we have for freedom,All we use or know,This our Fathers bought for us,Long, long ago.~Rudyard KiplingIn memoriam, that is what Memorial Day is all about! Remembering those who died in active...
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Boots, Spurs and Cowboy Hats
As iconic symbols of the Western Frontier, boots with spurs and well-worn cowboy hats are at the top of the list. What is it about the cowboy that is so intriguing?There is handsomeness and a bit of...
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The Ford and the Year 1910
1903 Ford Model A - http://en.wikipedia.org1928 Ford Model A Business Coupe - http://en.wikipedia.org Ah-h-h! The Ford! It has been around for a long, long time. The first...
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A Father's Day Salute
All across America, tomorrow (perhaps today in some parts of the country) is a day of celebration for "honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in...
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When Kids Are Heroes
There are all kinds of heroes. There are the soldiers and military leaders of our nation who sacrifice daily for America. . .those who top the list at the heart of Awakenings. Each was once a child......
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As we approach the Fourth of July in celebration of America's independence, take a look inside Awakenings: Embrace the past, empower the present, enrich the future. Awakenings from Then 'til Now...
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Ice Cream!
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" Sound familiar? More than likely your answer is, "Yes!" Memories are quickly triggered: the beginning days of summer as a child, teenager, even...
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Prelude to 4th of July
Patriotic 4th of July Videoacross darkened skiesrockets' red bursts glareAmerican flags waveover here, over thereAre you already prepping for the Fourth of July celebration? Have you made out a list,...
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5 - Countdown to 4th of July
For the next five days Awakenings will be featuring special tributes to America in recognition and honor of her independence: July 4, 1776. Let us not forget those who have fought or are fighting for...
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