Tag: God
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Happiness is a Dark Chocolate Truffle–And Then Some
There are many things that bring a smile to my face. John. My kids. Grandkids. Extended family. Cherished friends. Beautiful skies. Glorious sunrises. Puppies. And a piece of really good chocolate. Not the mass-produced kind that comes pre-wrapped in easily identifiable paper. Though I do admit to allowing that to satisfy my chocolate tooth on…
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When Running Is More Than A Foot Race
When I was younger, I was among those who ran because it was good for me. I never really enjoyed it. There was no hitting the wall, pushing through and feeling euphoric. The wall was the front door. And euphoria came when I didn’t go through it. My daughter-in-law, Jillian, is cut from a different…
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You Can’t Teach a Dog a Trick He Doesn’t Want to Learn
Foster is an Australian shepherd with a lot of energy and personality. And he’ll be my first doggy-in-law in the near future. He belongs to Courtney’s fiancee, Michael. A real Colorado dog, he loves the outdoors and movement in general. Just like Michael. In the crazy weather of Colorado right now, Foster got heat rash.…
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Pretty Poisons; Pretty Pathetic
There isn’t anyone in my family that likes mushrooms. And I love them. When the kids were little, even using cream of mushroom soup made them gag. They’d meticulously pick out the microscopic pieces of gray and, with disgusting noises coming from their throats, would put them on the side of their plates. Glaring at…