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Jesus And Peppermint!
Jesus And Peppermint!

I usually do not get political or controversial on my blogs. And I don't expect this to be a start of anything different. I do want to say, though, that the principal in Nebraska who banned candy canes from the classrooms because they were in the shape of J...

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This Ain’t My First Rodeo!
This Ain’t My First Rodeo!

*The new guy comes into the office and tells you how you should lead the team meeting. *It's the first family Sunday lunch with your son's new girlfriend and she tells you how it might work better serving her way instead of your own. *The mechanic is looking in the...

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THIS HOME BELIEVES….
THIS HOME BELIEVES….

This wreath is more than just a welcome sign as guests enter our home through the garage. It is a statement. We bought the sign years ago when our daughters were younger and I guess I secretly hoped it would encourage our girls to believe in Santa forever. I loved all...

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He’s Holding The Whole Thing!
He’s Holding The Whole Thing!

"He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole wide world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. " I woke up singing this song and couldn't get it out of my head. So I started singing "Frosty, the...

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Lessons from The Bucket List
Lessons from The Bucket List

What's a bucket list? Things you want to do "before you kick the bucket"? Things you want to do before a certain age? Things you want to do while in a certain location? The answer to me is:  all of the above. I love writing down goals and working towards accomplishing...

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Misplaced Anger
Misplaced Anger

Have you ever been mad at something or someone but when you calm down you realize it wasn't really them you were mad at but you took it out on them?   Let me explain - like when you're at the BMV and you don't have the right papers required to get your new license,...

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World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day

She sat in the corner booth, minding her own business, eating her pie and reading her novel. Customers were greeted with the HELP WANTED sign on the wooden door as they entered the diner, an icon of the little town.  The room was packed full of men, women and children...

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Why Do Today What I Can Do Tomorrow?
Why Do Today What I Can Do Tomorrow?

BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. Why in the world don't I change that alarm tone?  It's so annoying! I fumble the phone in my hand, squinting to find the snooze icon that gives me permission for 7 more minutes of sleep. But it's done.  I'm awake.  To-do list already racing in...

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