The Reno Gazette-Journal had a nice article written by Maggie O’Neill on the Keystone Canyon Trail. It is a nice hiking, running and mountain bike trail. Maggie refers to several books/guides in her article, including Mike White’s Afoot & Afield Reno-Tahoe. More info here as well.
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Don’t forget to consider giving Grandpa Do It! I Do It, Too! as a Christmas or Chanuka present for Grandpa or for Grandson! Grandpa, Do It! I Do It, Too! is an Award-Winning Finalist in the Children’s Mind/Body/Spirit category of the National Best Books 2009 Awards sponsored by USA Book News.
The boys and girls love the book when I read it to them at daycare centers and libraries. They get right into it and tell their own stories about their grandparents. Grandpas, on the other hand, sometimes get teary-eyed and nod their heads and say “Oh, yes, I remember when……” Grandmas take one look at it and say “It’s darling. I must have a copy!”
It’s available at Amazon right now – get it today on Black Friday and take advantage of the special shipping deals Amazon is offering!
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Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Turkey Day! We had a wonderful, thankful celebration with close family. We talked with more family over the phone. Grandpa Ron and I are so very thankful for all our family and friends. Hope you had a great day, too!
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Thinking that hypoglycemic conditions may be causing son’s bad behavior, Mom has started researching dietary changes to see if modifying his diet makes any difference. Doctors have tested him but everything came back normal. It surely doesn’t hurt to lower the sugar intake for anyone’s diet. Today most of the health books on the market seem to be getting back to the basics of whole food and fresh fruits and vegetables. Doing that seems to clear up a lot of illnesses without furthur medication. I know I have been feeling much better since I’ve been eating healthier!
Stephanie Kenrose’s Reactive Hypoglycemia website is very informative and a super source for further links and information. Here is The Mayo Clinic page on Reactive Hypoglycemia.
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Garry Marshall & his family explain Thanksgiving at Grandparents.com – Enjoy! 
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According to the News Release in the paper yesterday, an exciting extravaganza is set to celebrate Disney’s newest animated musical “The Princess and The Frog.” Walt Disney Studios is opening its Burbank gates for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the studio which is normally not open to the public (not since the 1940s!). Also, all the Disney princesses will be there! Over 3.5 hours of family fun!
The Princess and the Frog Ticketing
1-800-Disney6
Nov 25 – Dec 13
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At Juvenile Hall in Orange County Scout, Biscuit and Gizmo were released to new homes last Friday, Nov 20th. What a special, awesome program between the county’s Community Resources Department, the Probation Department and Another Chance for Love! Taking on extra duties of training, maintaining and bonding with the three dogs were nine young men (17 and 18 years old) as they learned what having patience is all about! This is a remarkable story. I hope they repeat the opportunity often to the young men there! If you are interested in adopting a dog in the Another Chance for Love program, contact Janette Thomas at acfl09@yahoo.com or 714-505-9235.
The Orange County Register blog by Samantha Gowen is here and her article is here. Another California Youth Authority project in Norwalk is also reported by Bethania Palma Markus. Great work! Kudos to Jeanette Thomas!
Kudos also to Sr Pauline Quinn! She has been involved with Pathways to Hope which also helps to start programs in prisons all over the United States where inmates train dogs to help the disabled. Pathways to Hope also has other programs.
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Funny videos -
This one from tweeted by MomLogic.com: Four Hours of Baby Play in 2 Minutes
YouTube: Twin Boys Laughing At Each Other
I saw this one before from Youtube but it’s still so funny: David After Dentist
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Oh, what a blessing! Oh, what a heart-wrenching story! Meet the Guardian Angel Orianne Greene who stayed with 3 year old Aiden until his dad returned on the next MAX train in Portland. Aiden and his dad got separated by a slamming MAX train door – Dad on the train and son on the platform! Every caring parent’s nightmare! Read all about it here on OregonLive.com! Kudos to Orianne! I can only imagine my angst if such an incident happened to me and Austin!
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Just totally awesome photos in the new issue of National Wildlife by the National Wildlife Federation by this year’s Photo Contest Winners! Check them out!
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