Ten years ago last week, I graduated from high school.  It really didn't hit me until I was seeing all of the graduation 2012 stuff at the stores.  I cannot believe I have been out of high school ten years.  I'm sure every year there is a class of ten year graduates who thinks the same thing. With my class's ten year reunion approaching,...

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On Saturday my mom and I went back out to Winding Brook Estate Lavender Farm again for their spring tea (see our previous visit here).  We went to the Autumn Tea back in October and the weather was great.  On Saturday it was unseasonably warm, making the tea lunch a bit uncomfortable.  {The Lavender Shop.  Buy online here.} {Menu, tea selections, and a...

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This weekend was very eventful to say the least.  My parents drove up for a visit and to attend a few activities.  On Saturday morning my brother graduated with his Masters from Webster University. {The proud parents...I think.} Saturday night my mom, Jason, and I went to The Pageant to see David Nail. {Me, mom, and Kyle.} The concert was great.  Afterwards we...

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This Cinco de Mayo, Jason and I went to the "World's Largest Outdoor Yard Sale" in St. Charles.  These county wide yard sales happen a couple of times a year and I always look forward to them.  This year it was unseasonably warm, so it wasn't as enjoyable as usual.  Jason spent most of the time in the air conditioned car.  Although it was...

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