Category Archives: Friends

AT&T and Pumpkin Bread

We’ve been unplugged for a couple of days.  A lightning strike next door sent rumbles through the lines of the neighborhood it seems.  Our little cul-de-sac was filled with repair people all day yesterday.  Ours was here for around four hours.  I … Continue reading

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The Cab Ride

Originally posted on 50 Shades of Gray Hair:
  I arrived at the address and honked the horn.  After waiting a few minutes I walked to the door and knocked. ‘Just a minute’, answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across…

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I Had a Friend

I lost a dear friend last week, unexpectedly.  I was in third grade when she and her young family moved to our little town to pastor our congregation of small numbers. They were college students. I grew up with her. She … Continue reading

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Inspired by Old Glory

It’s been a busy sort of week. Each time I’d sit down to “blog” to my friends ~ nothing. Perhaps it was because I continued to picture the unrelenting “to do” list in my mind? Then last night….I went to a concert … Continue reading

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Rainy Day Thoughts

“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships … Continue reading

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Heat Relief Found Here ~

Originally posted on stuff i tell my sister:
HappY Thursday!  Don’t forget to treat others with kindness, you never know what they might be going through.  AND, remember my dad’s words if you happen to be in the triple digits, “Think…

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And then there was June ~

“”I don’t see much sense in that,” said Rabbit. “No,” said Pooh humbly, “there isn’t. But there was going to be when I began it. It’s just that something happened to it along the way.”” Winnie the Pooh If ever … Continue reading

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“An American Story” ~ that began in Brazil (guest post)

It is no secret that I love and appreciate our American flag, our Pledge and anyone who has ever served our country.  Imagine my delight when I received this “surprise” in the mail on Saturday. yes ~ surprises are another love! I … Continue reading

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Reflections

Don’t forget that many of the troubles and stresses that come in life are not your fault.  Nor are they your loved one’s fault.  They just happen.  Work together to overcome these obstacles and you can grow closer rather than creating a wedge.  … Continue reading

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Pieces of the Heart ~ What we found in the debris

We went to Moore, Oklahoma a few days after the first tornado in order to help my mom and dad and their neighbors with debris clean up and repairs. The dump trucks were a constant flow in and out of the neighborhood. The system was … Continue reading

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