Author: Laura P

Revealing Costumes

Revealing Costumes

People are looking to escape everyday realities on Halloween this year according to the National Retail Federation. The average person plans to spend $66.54 on the holiday with total spending estimated to reach $5.77...

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Weekend in Review

Weekend in Review

This was a fabulous weekend — stress free, fun and thoroughly enjoyable. Why don’t I have more of these in my life? Haunted houses: We kicked off the weekend with dinner and local haunts...

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Thrillvania

Thrillvania

It’s week two of our haunted house tour, and we went to Thrillvania for tonight’s festivities. Thrillvania features the famous Verdun Manor as its main attraction. It also includes 7 smaller haunts along with...

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Let Your Vote Be Heard

Let Your Vote Be Heard

Experts are suggesting that 2008 will be a record year for voter turnout. Some are even predicting that it may surpass the 64 percent mark from 1960. A record 213 million people are eligible...

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The Last Day…Again

The Last Day…Again

Wednesday was my last full day in San Jose. I’ll be heading home tomorrow morning. This trip has been a flurry of meetings, dinners, and late nights. I’m pleased with the progress we made,...

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Back in Silicon Valley

Back in Silicon Valley

My trip to San Jose was delightfully uneventful. It’s great having all the kids back in school because it means there aren’t as many recreational travelers on the flights. As such, my DFW to...

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On the Road Again

On the Road Again

The Cowboys are on the road again, and so am I. I’m packing up my stuff and heading to (yes, you guessed it) San Jose, CA…again. Hopefully, my meetings will be more successful than...

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Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Today was rough. Certain truths were revealed and with those truths will come profound change. As I struggle to find the right words, all I can say is that God’s mercy and grace reign...

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