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What you didn’t know about Rocking Chairs

posted on : July 20, 2017 posted by : nicolvalentin 0 Comment

What’s your feeling on rocking chairs? It’s a strange question but think about it. More than likely if you search through those cobwebs crowding the nooks and crannies of your mind you’ve got…

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Shopping Through History: Wedding Rings

posted on : June 8, 2017 0 Comment

Ah, June. It ‘s a time of singing birds, dancing pollen and loads of money spent on weddings. Of course for there to be a wedding there needs to first be a ring. There are loads of choices, but…

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The crazy connection between Spam and . . . Hobbits?

posted on : May 11, 2017 0 Comment

Surprise! SPAM is celebrating its birthday today! On May 11th, 1937, Hormel officially registered the trademark. And Guess what, JRR Tolkien published the Hobbit in September of that same year. That means both are celebrating their 80th birthday! If…

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Washing Gold Mountain

posted on : March 2, 2017 0 Comment

Imagine a mountain made of gold: Would you go there despite having to leave your country, your wife, your children? Would you be willing to undertake the trials and hardships that you knew awaited you? If you said yes, you…

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We’ve got a Tolkien Kind of Love

posted on : February 16, 2017 0 Comment

I’ve been married for 22 years and I love my husband more than ever. He’s stayed with me through all life’s difficulties, and even during the lowest moments, he’s been patient, loving…