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School is IN!
Not only are we awakening to a new day but to a new year! Okay, okay, okay, I know it is not Happy New Year 2014. It IS the beginning of a new school year. It seems like just yesterday we were getting...
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Journey Across America
Awakenings is venturing to take a journey across America in search of historical, entertaining, and/or perhaps just personal ties to her blogging community. There is always some tidbit, special nugget...
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Word of the Day: Chocolate
Chocolate. Cho-CO-late.Cho-co-o-o-o-o-late.photobucket.comJust something about saying the word makes you want some. The slower you say it the more your mouth waters! What is your first thought when you...
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Most Famous Brands by State
Each state of the union is unique by design, state song, bird, flower, food, beverage, etc. Most people are somewhat familiar with their own home state but rarely venture into knowing much about...
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Timeless B&W Photography
A continuous range of spectral colors engulfs the Earth, sometimes pastel, oftentimes bright and bold, but such is not true for the beginning of photography. Yet, the images captured are nothing short...
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A Trip Down Memory Lane: The 50s
1957 Chevrolet Bel AirStepping back in time is fun . . . just plain and simple fun! Not boring as some might think or say. It is who we are, how we have evolved and in some instances, where we are...
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Let Nature Be Your Alarm Clock
Since we all need to awaken our senses to the tune of relaxing it seemed very apropos to post catnipoflife's (Awakenings' sister site) latest post here. Visit both sites...the videos are a little...
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Rainbows and Raindrops
All across America, the world in fact, is indescribable beauty often referred to as visions of grandeur. Each day presents itself in living color with sights, sounds, even smells that tempt and tease...
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Happy Labor Day Weekend!
 Whatever you have planned, whether you are traveling, reached your destination, or simply staying at home, have a safe and enjoyable holiday!  While this day is indeed a day of celebration, it is more...
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Labor Day
What are your plans for Labor Day...to slave away doing laundry, cleaning house, cooking, sewing, mowing the grass, working, working, working? Well, why not? The day IS all about LABOR! Of course, that...
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Made in America
Photo: Tooga Given a choice of the same product Made in America vs. Made in China which one would you choose? Of course, before making that choice would you first check the price? Then, second, would...
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Happy National Grandparents' Day
Is there ever any question as to why grandparents begin with the word GRAND?Need any more be said?Happy GRANDparents' Day to all who carry such a grand title!
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A Date to be Remembered: 9/11/2001
The very things terrorists sought and seek to destroy even today are at the heart of America: Hope, faith and courage remain resolute even in the face of the harshest adversity. Out of the ashes of...
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Scarecrow Invasion
What comes to mind as the first signs of Autumn - a drop in the temperature, vibrant explosions of color, falling leaves, pumpkins at the local market, festivals, scarecrows?"SCARECROWS?" you might...
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Voyage to America
This Day in History: September 16, 1620Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor by William Halsall (1882)The spirit of European expansion stirred adventurers to set sail for the New World. Having already been...
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The U.S. Constitution
This Day in History: September 17, 1787Howard Chandler Christy's Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United StatesPhoto Credit: en.wikipedia.orgU.S. Constitution signed. . .The signing of...
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Capitol Cornerstone Laid
This Day in History: September 18, 1793On September 18, 1793, George Washington lays the cornerstone for the United States Capitol - a most impressive monument for its builders, the American people and...
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YOU ARE INVITED!
After the candy is put away, the costumes removed, settle down and join It Matters Radio for a night of terror, shock and music. Eight Authors and one band share short stories, flash fiction, poetry...
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ANOTHER INVITATION FOR YOU!
WOW! When it rains it pours and often brings sunshine with smiles instead of thunder amid clouds. Of course, a little bit of thunder does bring on excitement so today I am thundering as I extend to all...
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Halloween Happenings
The Witching Hours byMicki Peluso,Author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"This is a story of the origins of Halloween from olden times up to the present.Photo Credit: photobucket.comStrange shadows dart...
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