December 18, 2006
Want an easy, free way to share online photos? Check out today's FamilyFirst site.
It's called Shutterfly. Here's their mission:
In a snapshot, Shutterfly makes it fun and easy to be thoughtful and creative with your memories. From start to finish, we make it easy to enhance, share and store your d... continue reading...
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snapshot September 14, 2005
In the past, we have visited and reviewed sites that were oriented towards younger visitors to cyberspace. Today I have one that the young set can share with their grandparents, and vice versa. It will bring back memories of dancing cheek to cheek under the moonlight, while the ... continue reading...
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world war 2 June 7, 2005
The Internet is a tool for communication that only a decade ago was still in the realm of science fiction. Today it is science fact, and is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds, with no end in sight. But the price for this increased communication is the ease with which we can be exposed to materia... continue reading...
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People,
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Social Science,
Technology June 2, 2005
I was watching a John Wayne/Jimmy Stewart western the other day, one titled "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". It is a great noir western, with beatiful black and white photography used to enhance the story line. One of the best parts of the movie is where the editor of the town newspape... continue reading...
Tags: billy the kid,
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Travel February 9, 2005
One of the lessons we learn from history is to hopefully not repeat the mistakes that led up to wars and suffering in the past. By not repeating those same errors, hopefully, we, as a civilization, will not repeat the same results. But every so often we need a reminder of what has ha... continue reading...
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Social Science January 28, 2005
Several years ago, our youngest daughter has asked if she could learn to play the saxophone. When my wife and I asked why this sudden desire to learn to play a musical instrument. She said that she wanted to learn that instrument because Lisa Simpson played it, and she wanted to be... continue reading...
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youngest daughter December 10, 2004
There is nothing that can compare to the joy of watching a child's face light up on Christmas morning when they open the best selling Christmas toys that have been lovingly chosen for them by family members. Sure, parents and relatives also buy clothes for kids, or educational ... continue reading...
Tags: anticipation,
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relatives November 14, 2004
Researching one's Family Tree Magazine, it is the online version of a new monthly publication. There is quite a bit of information available on this site that can compliment anyone who is doing family research. There is a free email service, search facilities, forms that can be ... continue reading...
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weekly newsletter November 11, 2004
Today is the day that our country has set aside to remember the men and women who have served in peace and war, to those who are still serving today, and to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Today's Family First site looks at one that all vet... continue reading...
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women veterans September 23, 2004
Many of the sites we visit here at Family First are oriented towards the younger generation, the new visitors to cyberspace. Today we have one that the young set can share with their grandparents. It will bring back memories of dancing cheek to cheek under the moonlight, while the ... continue reading...
Tags: active duty,
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miller family,
moonlight,
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very reasonable price,
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