January 1, 2008, 4:30 a.m.

Tournament of Roses Parade

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January 8th 2008
Hello and Happy New Year to Everyone! What a great start we had to the New Year! Of course we had to miss the "ringing in" of the New Year - as bed beckoned a little early and wake up time came far too soon!! You know me, the social planner, I was adamant that all had to be up and out of the house by 4 a.m.! I was not a popular person! Patti, Paul and Sarah Jo came from Carlsbad ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more