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- Judy
- I'm a Southern girl who loves my family and home. Born and raised in the Deep South, I have a great respect for our heritage and try in my own little way to keep the Southern lifestyle alive and well! I'm happily married to a wonderful man and we have two grown children and four grandchildren who are the love of our lives! I hope you enjoy your visit to my Southern home and as we say here in Dixie, ya'll come back now, ya hea!
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Wow Us Wednesdays #350 - Wow, it's party number 350! That's a lot of parties and I thank y'all for joining me each week. I know some of you have been with me since the beginning. I...
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Checking In - Hi!! First of all, I want to say we are all okay and doing great! Y'all are so sweet to email and check on us since I haven't posted in months. I have a...
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