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ValerieBenAndKids: July 2010
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Thursday, July 22, 2010. We recently visited Adam Ondi Ahman, a historical and religiously significant site maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Benjamin's parents are missionaries there, maintaining the grounds. This is Preachers' Rock, Joseph Smith Stood on this rock and organized the 3rd stake of Zion. Maddie stood on it and posed. The kids called this the 'family tree'. We do all like to climb trees. Thursday, July 15, 2010. Today we visited Spring Harbor Beach. The entire b...
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ValerieBenAndKids: May 2010
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Monday, May 31, 2010. The Bratfest wants to get bigger ans bigger, but the State of Wisconsin is already very good at being bigger. 24.1% of our adults are obese, and this costs our state an additional 1486 million dollars every year in medical costs. (ncsl.org). 209,376 Brats at 260 calories each, then we divide that by 3600 calories, then we as a community have gained a collective 15,121 pounds from this festival. So what are the alternatives? Is it necessary to give up our tradition? I think I would b...
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ValerieBenAndKids: arizona's immigration law---from ALEC!
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Monday, April 25, 2011. Arizona's immigration law- -from ALEC! Arizona's Immigration law was written by and fro the private prison industry. NPR did a nice story. On this connection. Illegal immigration is a problem that needs to be addressed in this country. The solution is complicated; the ALEC is attempting to capitalize on the issue with a 'solution' that will benefit the private prison industry. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. NCTM Puts up a Sign. The Baby Name Wizard.
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ValerieBenAndKids: July 2011
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Sunday, July 17, 2011. SO, we have been super busy for the last few months;. In June we went to Washington for 3 weeks and visited our families. Benjamin's Brother Alex graduated with his associates' degree, and I got to see my Sister Lena's house. It was pretty fun. We also discovered that our kids are great at traveling! We stopped by Yellowstone National Park, Mt Rushmore, and a bunch of other historical sights; Our kids traveled really well. We didn't even bring along a movie player! This week I am p...
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ValerieBenAndKids: February 2011
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Sunday, February 27, 2011. I am constantly amazed not by who I see out protesting -over 70thousand satruday- but rather who is not out. People are busy, but this is a huge issue, and if it goes the wrong way thsi could be a disaster for our country. Strangly, I find that the people who are least worried about this bill are generally from places where there is not a great private sector. If you were educated in the 43rd best state in the nation, you might not value excellent public schools. Hall of shame,.
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ValerieBenAndKids: April 2010
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Monday, April 19, 2010. On the way to the recital, We saw Uncle Mark driving Head of us. Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Things that I find exciting. These are my new gooseberry bushes! Martin can burn things with his magnifying glass! Monday, April 12, 2010. Reedus Robertus of the familae VanHorn. Saturday, April 10, 2010. Wednesday, April 7, 2010. What is it about a giant puddle of water that makes kids want to jump in it even if it is cold and miserable and rainy? Sunday, April 4, 2010. Finally, here is a ...
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ValerieBenAndKids: May 2011
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Thursday, May 5, 2011. Awesome blog that I will now follow;. Http:/ bdgrdemocracy.wordpress.com/. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). If I do not document and publish all of the ingenious things that my children do everyday, no one will. We live in Wisconsin, and we love it here. We are raising our 4 kids to be really great people and I sure hope it works. View my complete profile. NCTM Puts up a Sign. The Baby Name Wizard. Fed Up: School Lunch Project. Scott Walker Is Going To Kill Me. Childhood at an end.
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ValerieBenAndKids: Activites
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Sunday, July 17, 2011. SO, we have been super busy for the last few months;. In June we went to Washington for 3 weeks and visited our families. Benjamin's Brother Alex graduated with his associates' degree, and I got to see my Sister Lena's house. It was pretty fun. We also discovered that our kids are great at traveling! We stopped by Yellowstone National Park, Mt Rushmore, and a bunch of other historical sights; Our kids traveled really well. We didn't even bring along a movie player! This week I am p...
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ValerieBenAndKids: Henry Wallace
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Thursday, April 28, 2011. Henry A. Wallace wrote this article on fascism. In the New York Times in April of 1944. It is pretty relevant today in Madison, WI. I think that many Walker supporters would disparage this article as being alarmist, as many elements of the TEA Party and ALEC are described quite accurately. 8220;When facism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." -Sinclair Lewis. Henry Wallace was born in my home town near Greenfield IA! What a quote- nails it!
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ValerieBenAndKids: a reason to recall
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Monday, April 11, 2011. A reason to recall. Here is a good reason to oppose the Walker agenda. Http:/ scottwalkerisgoingtokillme.blogspot.com. Even if nothing else, this story alone is reason enough to oppose the big business legislation that is taking over our state. This makes me sick, actually, it makes me really proud of the sunburn I got Sunday afternoon canvassing for the recall of Alberta Darling. April 12, 2011 at 9:40 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Mark Pocan i...
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