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July 7, 2014
Low Rise Jeans and Generational Battles
angela allen July 7, 2014
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In Praise of “Mom” Jeans

I started this particular blog topic some time ago, in direct opposition to the proliferation of crack I see displayed out in public lately. I’m so […]
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June 12, 2014
All Things Politics
angela allen June 12, 2014
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Danville KY Fairness Ordinance — and Supporters — Not Fair

I watched an interesting battle between politicians, name-calling religious zealots, pro-gay liberal progressives, and lawyers recently as the Danville, Kentucky City Commission discussed and ultimately passed […]
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January 21, 2014
My Mother Quilts
angela allen January 21, 2014
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My Mother Quilts

My Mother is an anomaly. She makes beautiful quilts by hand — pre-machine style. She’s not unusual because she quilts… or crochets… Not because she embroidered bluebirds […]
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April 23, 2013
Stop Educational Stupidity Start Helping Kids Learn
angela allen April 23, 2013
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Stop Stupidity in the Public Education System

So, if you have a failing school (based on test scores) and you want to fix that… what do you do? Let’s pretend like this is […]
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July 8, 2012
Carmel Cake Top
angela allen July 8, 2012
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Do Not Trifle With A Carmel Lover!

Hello. My name is Angela and I’m a chocoholic. I’ll consume just about anything smothered in chocolate. I’ve even considered trying chocolate covered ants and grasshoppers […]
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November 28, 2010
A Heart full of Freedom
angela allen November 28, 2010
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Living on the Farm

I moved from Lexington to the farm at the end of October. In the first couple of weeks, we got electric, a septic hooked up, floors […]
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September 13, 2010
Vanning - Taking the show on the road
angela allen September 13, 2010
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The Best Laid Plans… Often Go Awry

Soooo, I had it all worked out… and I think that was the first mistake. The Plan: Travel Alex and I were going to be hitting […]
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July 21, 2010
Simple Living
angela allen July 21, 2010
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Slowing Down to Gear Up

The harried pace that my life has been for many, MANY months is slowing down. It’s odd to have a few minutes to call my own […]
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March 8, 2010
decision to homeschool is easy
angela allen March 8, 2010
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Homeschooling Again

A couple weeks ago my 12-year-old (who, coincidentally, reads on a late high school/early college level) brought home a permission slip from the local public middle […]
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February 20, 2010
This writer's life - Journal Entries and Blogs
angela allen February 20, 2010
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Number of blogs is inversely proportional to family size

I’ve completely fallen off the blogging wagon. I can show you the bruises… Over the past year, I’ve let my blogging slide. I’ve found a few […]
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July 29, 2009
This writer's life - Journal Entries and Blogs
angela allen July 29, 2009
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Enjoying Tough Times: Home, Meals and Simple Pleasures

The economy sucks. It’s horrible out there. People are losing jobs in record numbers. The “basics” cost more now — a LOT more — than they […]
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January 7, 2009
welcome 2009
angela allen January 7, 2009
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A sparkly, glowing 2009

Every year, every January 1st, I have this great hope that the upcoming year will be a bright and beautiful one. For years, I’ve been less […]
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November 12, 2008
Immaturity as an adult
angela allen November 12, 2008
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Sometimes my lack of maturity smacks me in the face

You would think, by now, I’d be old enough to know better… Sometimes, I expect the world to be fair and for other people to observe […]
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November 5, 2008
angela allen November 5, 2008
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I’m Feeling Politically Unpopular Today

To say I’m pleased with the election results would be a lie. I’m deeply concerned about this country, probably more so than I have ever been […]
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September 8, 2008
angela allen September 8, 2008
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Open Letter to Parents of Screaming Child

I’d like to address this to the lovely woman (and her understandably quiet, seemingly embarrassed husband) who took little screaming Junior to Wild Oats in Lexington, […]
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June 16, 2008
angela allen June 16, 2008
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Stretching and Growing…old?!?!

The last month has been a time of stretching and growing for me. (Or maybe it’s been a time of feeling incredibly old and I’m just […]
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