Monthly Archives: February 2012

Dahlonega Crimebeat

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Christine

Let me start out by saying, I know posts have been a little slower lately, but it’s been a busy month!  Or, maybe just a distracting month.  One that’s kept me away from the computer a little bit more which … Continue reading →

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Rooster Themed Kitchen

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Christine

When we moved into this house, I decked out the kitchen in sunflower stuff.  Sunflowers are so happy looking, and I’ve always liked yellow in kitchens.  After a year and a half of looking at sunflowers, I was over sunflowers … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Kindness Day

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Christine

We shouldn’t need a reminder or an official “day” but today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day.  Living in Dahlonega, I guess I forgot there are unkind people out there, but there are!  So, whether you are a grumpy … Continue reading →

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Riding Around on Dirt Roads

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Christine

How many of you ever road around on dirt roads when you were younger?  In my neck of the woods, it seemed like that was the only thing to do.  One of us would start calling and round up one … Continue reading →

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Is Mother Nature is Smiting Me?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Christine

Yesterday, I had the following exchange with friends on Facebook: ME:  After two winters of folks in Georgia blaming me for bringing the snow with me, it sure is nice to finally get one of these mild winters I heard … Continue reading →

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Orange Spice Cornish Game Hens

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Christine

I know plenty of hunters, and it doesn’t bother me one bit to see a deer, gutted hanging from a tree, but for some reason I am kind of funny about chicken still on the bone.  We buy it on … Continue reading →

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Nugget the Dahlonega Town Dog

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Christine

I’ve been dying for a while now to tell Nugget’s story from the perspective of an average town folk, and after reading a couple of sad stories involving animals I decided now was a good time to share a positive … Continue reading →

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The Simple Things in Life

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Christine

I really think it’s the simple things in life that are the most precious.  Things don’t have to be shiny and expensive to mean a lot to me.  In fact, most of what I own is either hand-me-down, or was … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Woman February Contest

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Christine

Man, it’s been a snoozefest around here, huh?!  My day job has been keeping me busy the last couple of days, but I wanted to at least let y’all know about February’s contest. February is my favorite month of the … Continue reading →

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