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Green Bay’s Playoffs End
Yesterday, we were so excited about the pending Packers vs. 49ers game. We were bound and determined that the Packers were on the same route that they took to win the Super Bowl 2 years ago. It just...
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Job Status
On a good note, hubby was informed that his job won’t be cut this time. However, 4 of the guys that he works with did lose their jobs due to budget cuts. His shop has gone from 300 employees to 85 in...
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Electing a Pope
The process for electing a pope begins today. They will meet today to discuss when the conclave will begin. The steps that go into The College of the Cardinals take to elect a pope are interesting and...
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Pink Slip
Today, hubby was handed his pink slip. We pretty much knew it was coming. They’ve let so many people go and they’ve been holding regular meetings with those that are left. It’s all due to the...
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Twenty-Four Years
Today is such as special day for Lean Green and me. Today, we celebrate our 24th anniversary!! I know that many couples choose to get married on Valentine’s Day, but for us, St. Patrick’s Day has been...
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Holy Week Cross Craft
This is the (uncolored sample) project that I did with my class tonight for Holy Week. Click to enlarge. For this craft project, we colored the events of Holy Week. Then, we cut them and the cross...
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A Blessed Easter Day
I’d like to wish all of you a….. HAPPY and BLESSED EASTER!! Please click here to vote for my blog….thanks!! Filed under: Blogging, Celebrations, Daily Life, Family, Friends, General, Holidays, In the...
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It’s April….Already
April first already?!?! Really!?!? I can’t believe how fast time is going. I can’t believe that it’s already April. This is going to be a busy month for us, but it’s all going to be good!! I just...
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The Beatitudes
This week in religious education class, we’re doing the Beatitudes. In some ways, this is hard to teach to the kids, but in other ways they get it. As with all my lessons, I try to make them fun and...
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“Foto Finish” Returns
For those of you that haven’t seen that button in quite some time, I’m happy to say that it will be returning in 2 weeks!! Yes, that’s right, we’ll be holding Foto Finish weekly again. Barbara who...
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5 Years!!
Today marks my Blogoversary. I can’t believe that it’s been 5 years already. WOW!! Where did time go!?!? As I do pretty much each year, I’m going to give you a few quick stats about Commotion. I...
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Foto Finish: Fast or Speed
I’m so frustrated, my first week of Foto Finish and I’m starting it an hour late!! I apologize and I will get the hang of this. For my “fast or speed” photo for this week’s optional theme, I’m posting...
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Armor of God
Tonight’s lesson was all about bringing the Armor of God to my students. I wanted to show them in a fun way that there are things that they possess to protect them from evil. I created a couple...
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Foto Finish: On a Shelf
Two weeks in a row and at least I’m consistent with being late for Foto Finish. I’ve decided that I’m going to have to do my post earlier in the week and schedule it for Saturday’s to post!! This...
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Foto Finish: In a Tree
This week’s Foto Finish is on time!! WooHoo So, what did you do for our theme of ”in a tree”?? I had fun with this one. I was going to go literal and go for a bird in the tree because I have lots...
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Good-Bye “Mouseketeer” Annette
RIP Annette Joanne Funicello (22 October 1942-8 April 2013). Annette was an actress and singer, and she rose to prominence as one of the original “Mouseketeers” on the Mickey Mouse Club. She...
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The “Iron Lady”
Margaret Hilda Thatcher (13 October 1925-8 April 2013) was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979-1990. She holds the honor of holding the office for the longest period of time in the 20th...
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RIP Million Dollar Mermaid
Esther Jane Williams was born 8 August 1921 and was a competitive swimmer who won 3 U.S. National championships by the age 16 and had a record-breaking time in the freestyle. She signed a contract...
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The Commotion Has Found a Different Ocean
After blogging here since 14 April 2008 with my first post, I’m moving!! I hope that you all will follow me to my new location and check it out to see what I’ve already started blogging and sharing....
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Back-to-School Sale
It’s time for back-to-school andThe Schoolhouse is having a SALE!! The sale will take place in both of my stores. The sale is for 20% every item in my shops and I’ll be adding more products throughout...
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