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Thankfulness day seven: church friends
I am so very thankful to attend church with so many wonderful people. I so appreciate being included and welcomed into different groups. Tonight I went to a bonfire with a group of friends and had the best time.. It’s a safe bet that you’ll be invited to lunch or dinner but most likely both…
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Zero Score and Eight Years Ago
It has been 8 years since Grandpa Fish passed away. Eight years since I moved into my grandparents house, eight years since I kissed him for the last time, said I love you for the last time, eight years since I lost someone close to me for the first time. I usually struggle this time…
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Memorable Quotes
I don’t remember where some of these came from, but I wanted to share some of the best quotes that I have written down over the years. “My back isn’t strong enough to carry that heavy accusation.” “I don’t believe it was worthy of such an eruption.” – A customer of my Dad’s telling my…
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More Tacos, Less Crime
My best friend and I were recently talking about crime and good food. I pointed out how hanger can lead to erratic behavior, and the importance of eating and eating well. The point was made that so many crimes are committed by passionate people who probably just need a good meal. Something to balance their…
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Snake Number 2
Well… the illusive second snake made another appearance in my chicken coop, and this time… I prevailed! So as previously stated, I had a big ol’black snake eating eggs in my coop one day. I was able to catch them and dispose of them after the loss of a weeks work of eggs. (That’s a…
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Grandma Did My Homework
When I was in 8th grade one of our weekly homework assignments for science was to bring a science news article to school. I hated science class. I didn’t read the paper. We didn’t get the paper. But my Grandparents did. So every Sunday evening my Grandma would bring a science news article to church…
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A Lesson From Dale Carnegie…
On my self-help journey through the years I have listened to a lot of audiobooks. One of the books that I keep thinking I need to re-listen to is How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. In this book he talks about how to approach people who are upset and angry when…
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Golf Cart Status
In our little town of about 5,000 we have a new status symbol. Golf Carts. (Or little kubota tractor cart things…) People drive them around town like regular cars, parking at the gas station, zooming up and down main street. We even have folks out in the countryside where I live driving them. I think…
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Color Theory: Seasons
Have you ever been told you’re a certain season in terms of what you should wear? There are articles online that say, “Hold up a white paper to your face and see if you are warm or cool toned, make sure you’re standing in natural light. What color are the veins in your arm? Do…
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Being Owed
Last week at church I heard a quote, “It’s okay to be owed more than you owe.” The man teaching Bible class was quoting his Grandpa. Obviously it’s an analogy for Jesus, because we owe him the greatest debt of all that never would be or could be repaid. It also alludes to the parable…
Redheaded Jill 