Local woman sees disaster as new opportunity
Lynnette McKendell has had a long love affair with tea and after surviving hurricane Katrina, finding her mate and having a child, is now returning to her roots and becoming the areas tea guru.
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Local woman sees disaster as new opportunity
Making the grade
All three area school districts passed the Texas Education Agencys ratings with flying colors. The TEA announced Friday afternoon that Seguin, Marion and Navarro ISDs are all Recognized districts under the states accountability rating system.
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Making the grade
Childhood Classics That Changed Us
When I think back to books of my youth, Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary stands out. I could relate to the main character, Leigh Botts, because at times I felt lonely as a child because I had to change schools a lot.
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Childhood Classics That Changed Us
Happy 49th Birthday, President Obama!
Wars , oil spill , and Tea Partiers . 2010 has been pretty rough on our Commander-in-Chief which is why we can’t begrudge him a little cake and even a quick cat nap in his own bed when he returns to Chicago today for a whirlwind trip (look for him to fly over Chicago around 5 p.m.
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Happy 49th Birthday, President Obama!
Tea partiers: How deep into our civil liberties?
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Former House Majority leader Dick Armey has become a leading presence in the tea party movement as chairman of the FreedomWorks organization, with its many thousands of volunteers across the nation working for limited government and more individual freedom.
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Who's Responsible for the Racist “Tea Party Comix”? « WHITE WATCH
Today, some top tea partiers are disavowing the truly impressively bigoted comic books , claiming that they’re an obvious plant by tea party opponents. But at the same time, no one seems to know much about them.
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John Fund to address Va. Tea Party Convention
John Fund, a conservative author and columnist for The Wall Street Journal, is the latest speaker to confirm that he will take part in the Virginia Tea Party Convention in October.
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A tall stack of picture books perfect for young readers
Tall stacks of new picture books teeter in my study. Wish me luck in reading them all before my grandchildren arrive to visit. Meanwhile, here are five worthy of your attention.
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Here Comes the Sun: tins & tea cups, old books & suitcases
Whilst browsing flickr for some interior design inspiration I came across the beautiful photostream of zimmerkuechekabinett and I am enjoying admiring all the little details- old books , tins, tea cups, suitcases- so many sweet touches …
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Here Comes the Sun: tins & tea cups, old books & suitcases
Tea With Friends: Tea and Books Saturday #31 – "The Tea Party Book"
“The Tea Party Book ” by Lucille Recht Penner was actually written for little girls, but my friend Krista gave a copy to this big girl in 1994 and I have treasured it ever since! Aside from the beautiful illustrations (which are by Jody …
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Tea With Friends: Tea and Books Saturday #31 – "The Tea Party Book"
Tea With Friends: Tea and Books Saturday #28 – "Tea-Time at the Inn"
Since I was reading more than just the recipes this time, I found dozens of great ideas for creative teas, such as a Butler’s Tea , a Chamber Music Tea , a White Linen Tea and a Book Lover’s Tea . Over and over I found myself thinking “Yes …
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Tea With Friends: Tea and Books Saturday #28 – "Tea-Time at the Inn"
What’s on
Literal Alley Books is a new bookstore/coffee house in downtown Chilliwack that for the month of May will be featuring the photography of artist Elizabeth Gillies. There is also live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings, afternoon tea Sundays 1:30-3 p.m. by reservation.
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What’s on
What Hollywood can learn from "Jonah Hex"
When comic books are turned into movies, they can become huge hits, like “Iron Man,” or resounding flops, a la “The Spirit.”
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What Hollywood can learn from "Jonah Hex"
North Lambeth Parish Fete
An opportunity to enjoy the gardens of Lambeth Palace , listen to local musicians including Southwark Concert Band and Archbishop Sumner School, take tea and buy books, home made cakes, jams and marmalade, plants, bric a brac etc.
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North Lambeth Parish Fete
Salem’s Tea Party bookstore changes name to avoid confusion
SALEM, Ore. — A bookstore in Salem is trying to avoid any political confusion by changing its name. The owner of the Tea Party Bookshop is renaming it to Tigress Books.
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Marilla Historical Society Plans Ladies Tea
The Marilla Historical Society is inviting ladies of all ages to its Ladies Tea at the Lemke Shelter at the Marilla Town Park. The event will be held on June 26 at 10:30 a.m. as part of the Marilla Civil War Days being sponsored by the Town of Marilla, the Marilla Historical Society and the Eastern Re-enactors Association.
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Tea With Friends: "Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Tea Towel"
Many of us have collected a cute tea towel or two over the years, and there’s a great new book out I’ll bet some of you will enjoy as much as I do: “Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Tea Towel” by Nathalie Mornu.
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Tea With Friends: "Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Tea Towel"
Tea Party Bookshop in Salem changes its name to avoid confusion with political movement
The Salem bookstore is now known as Tigress Books, a name that better fits its selection and philosophy.
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Tea party readies for harsh scrutiny | FreedomWorks
Of the four tea party books scheduled for release between August and next spring, all except one — “Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto,” by movement leaders Dick Armey and Matt Kibbe — appear likely to take a less-than-flattering …
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Mothers Day Matters www.someonespoilme.c
Mothers Day is just days away, but many people still have some shopping to do for the favorite women in their lives. Lisa Friedman and Alexis Stein, co-founders…
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