October 25th, 2008

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Thrifted Cherub Lamp

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

I love to have an excuse to go by a certain thrift store.  It’s not very often that I make it over there, but sometimes I do.

Last week I found this beautiful and oh-so-heavy lamp with three cherub-looking creatures surrounding the base.  Did I say this lamp is heavy?

Some of the paint finish is flaking off, but that just makes it more interesting to me.  It was 15 dollars, which I was prepared to pay.  I mean, the shade alone would be more than that new.

When I mentioned excitedly to the cashier that I would find some way to touch it up, she said that since I had to work on it she would sell it to me at half price. 

I thanked her generously and with many smiles. 

I am now in the mood to redecorate.  Move things around.  Shake things up.  I also want to reorganize all my books.  Again.  Poor Hubby.

Lynn

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Simple Election Process Video

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

I cannot take credit for finding this video myself.  The link was shared at the Five In A Row forums.  I want to share the link here as well because it’s such a simple and clear explanation of how our president is elected. 

Electing a U.S. President in Plain English

I think you’ll find this helpful in explaining to your children how the electoral process works.

Lynn

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