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We All Have Favorites
If someone would ask me what my favorite fiction book is, I’d be hard-pressed to come up with a single answer. I’ve read Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings” trilogy many times. Right now I have a fascination with World War II stories based on facts–“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak, or “All…
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Is It Enough To Just Get By?
It was the end of an era that should have finished years ago. John has been driving a 1999 Saturn sedan for years. It has held up well through more miles than we’d anticipated putting on it. A very basic model, with a stick shift and power nothing, there was very little that could ever…
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Celebrating Is More Than Just A Party
Nothing like a great party to decompress folks so they can have a little fun. Big or little, a party atmosphere puts a smile on most faces. We had both big and little this week. Sloane turned one. Coming from an old school mentality, I thought a birthday cake with some family around was about…
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When My Think Thwarts My Truth
My brain is bothered. Maybe it’s my heart. Possibly not bothered. Weary. Not that this is unusual. Much of that bothersome weariness comes from unimportant things. I don’t usually choose to focus on the non-essentials. Quite the contrary. There are many serious things in my life that need my attention. Those are the things that push…
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Here Comes the Bride
Our son got married the day before Easter. His five sisters, who love him deeply, had fully vetted and approved of his soon-to-be wife–no easy task. It was a beautiful day–finally. The week had been overcast, windy and chilly. But the sun came out, the weather warmed wonderfully, and the stage was set for genuine…
Tip of My Iceberg 