Tag: respect
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Free To Voice An Opinion
One of the freedoms we have had in the United States is protected by the First Amendment to our Constitution: the right to freedom of speech. It gives us a chance to disagree with one another and still maintain relationships. However, with our country in such a divisive state, people’s freedom of speech has too…
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It’s Not Fair!
picture courtesy of Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash Two months ago, I was in a car accident where a large black truck turned into my lane and broadsided me on the passenger side. It was pouring rain, and I was shaken so much that I couldn’t stop the tears. The young man who hit me didn’t…
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What Makes A True Hero?
When our grands were younger, they had a fascination with being part of the military, protecting their country, proud of being Americans. In a local parade, our boys, plus friends, created a make-believe tank, dressed as Army Rangers–or what they thought Rangers looked like–with Nerf guns to show the lengths they were willing to go…
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Welcome Inn
We received this several years ago from a friend who knew what it meant to be present with others. To quietly sit, actively listen, and provide a safe space for someone who needed a friend. We hung this in our kitchen, a gathering place for family and friends. A location for the preparing and serving…
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What Does It Mean To Remember?
photo courtesy of Justin Casey on Unsplash When we were young, my two sisters and I were part of Girl Scouts. It was the thing to do in our neighborhood and it kept us occupied a night a week. Back then, there was value in the pledge and promise we were taught to keep, something…
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