Karen on July 19th, 2009

I am heartbroken–heartbroken– for Kandi Anderson and her family.  I learned yesterday that Kandi’s little grandson, Cooper, passed away in a four-wheeler accident on Thursday.  Kandi is known to many on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for her inspirational gift of gab (radio and speaking engagements) and for her weekly column, “Everyday Reflections,” in the SunHerald.  [...]

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Karen on July 13th, 2009

“This is great, Mom,” Nathan said as I pulled in at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. “It reminds me of my childhood.”  Nathan is only eight-years old, but seems to believe he is no longer in his childhood.  In a way, I understand his perspective.  After all, he was a regular at “Meadows” (Nathan-speak for LMDC) [...]

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Karen on July 11th, 2009

This might be the funniest, cutest, most amazing commercial ever.  I wish I had recorded Nathan’s reaction to it (one of those rolling-in-puppies laughs).  If you haven’t seen Evian’s skating babies, you’re in for a treat:

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Karen on July 9th, 2009

I am loving the Premier Issue of Accent South Mississippi. It was great fun to write “Evolution of the Southern Summer” (page 78), and what a treat to show Nathan the article, complete with a picture of his cute little face!  He said, “Wow, Mom, I’m famous!”  Of course, he said the same thing [...]

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Karen on July 7th, 2009

Back in April, Nathan asked for a puppy for his birthday. We talked him into waiting until summer but after our vacation/dental conference (I hate to kennel new puppies).  Two weeks ago, our family went to the Humane Society of South Mississippi, located in Gulfport, to let Nathan make his selection.
So how did we end [...]

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