December 2018 – Tales of a Family

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Published on December 29, 2018 by Ann Marie Bryant4 Comments

For her parents sake, I hope I’ve created a monster.

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Christmas Magic

Published on December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 by Ann Marie Bryant2 Comments

This ninety-five-year-old main street theatre was once the venue for Broadway productions, silent films, and burlesques shows. It sits in the center of the village, complete with a marquee, lobby, and balcony.

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Recharging

Published on December 28, 2018November 24, 2019 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

a time of quiet Christmas renewal…

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Christmas Magic

Published on December 26, 2018December 9, 2018 by Ann Marie Bryant11 Comments

Share a favorite Christmas memory.

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An Elephant, a Few Butterflies, and Some Christmas Magic

Published on December 22, 2018December 22, 2018 by Ann Marie Bryant7 Comments

Just a day or two before Christmas, a duplex on base caught on fire. The family with small children lost everything, including all the Christmas toys. In the spirit of giving, families wanted to help this family, so the little ones would still have Christmas gifts under their tree.

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Favorite Memory of a Baby Girl

Published on December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 by Ann Marie Bryant2 Comments

I clawed my way back to the bed and finally managed to get one eye open enough to verify that I was still in my own bedroom. What is that noise? I struggled to roll over enough to see the clock. Ugh – 2:17 am. The klaxon went off again, God almighty, something was seriously wrong. Wait! I know that sound. Not again. . .

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Christmas Customs

Published on December 19, 2018November 24, 2019 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

Recharging

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Holiday Humor and One Funny Fellow

Published on December 12, 2018December 13, 2018 by Ann Marie Bryant12 Comments

Yes, I have known for a while now, I lead an “exciting” life. More often than not, I have felt like that cliche spinster teacher that lives by herself in a house filled with stray cats, except in my case I have mini doxies. Even my own daughter calls me the crazy doxie lady. Sigh.

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A Unique Christmas Ornament

Published on December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 by Ann Marie Bryant1 Comment

I listened as he described why he was calling.” My wife heard his name and was intrigued enough to stop and listen .

“Yea, I heard a news report about how cold it was in Denver and figured it must be at least that cold in the Springs.”

My wife’s eyebrows went up, sensing that something had to be wrong. Mark would not have called just to talk about the weather

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A Christmas Ornament

Published on December 12, 2018December 9, 2018 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

Do you have a treasured ornament or decoration that holds a special place? Do you have a memory of a special ornament that hung on your grandparent’s tree? Share your memory here.

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