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Checking The List… Twice!
I woke up this morning so tired for some reason. I didn't even want to get up and go to work but I drug myself out of bed and into the shower and I kept feeling this little tug at my heart. "Be thankful you have a job to go to especially this time of year." That's...
Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas!
(I felt led to write this blog about the Grinch and upon researching some facts this morning, I find that TODAY is the 50th anniversary of the airing of the movie!! Now how cool is that!) You've probably seen the movie, read the book or, no doubt, heard about the...
Did You Know?
A friend was telling me the other day that she found a special coin while she was cleaning that she had tucked away years ago. Upon further research, she discovered the coin was valuable. She had it all these years and did not know it had such value. Sometimes I...
What A Cool Job!
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" A question asked by teachers and adults to preschoolers and elementary kids. It's so interesting to hear the answers: fireman, football player, teacher, nurse, singer, actress. Kids get excited when they see the cool...
The Star
Used as a sticker to determine perfect attendance. Drawn in red with 5 straight lines to signify excellence. Sewn on the athletic jacket to denote leadership. Saluted with stripes in thankfulness for freedom. A General with five. An associate quickly rising. Gazed...
All Sold Out.
With technology these days, it's easy to secure a hotel online. You pull up the website, click the date you want, the number of people, choice of room size and immediately see availability. Many times the hotel we are looking for in a particular city may show...
Plug In Those Christmas Lights!
Oh how I love Christmas lights!! As I was driving home from work one evening and houses were decorated with lights, I thought about how many times we just drive right by and say "oh that is so pretty" but don't take the time to really stop and enjoy the lights. So I...
Can I Help You Find Something?
AWWW Christmas shopping! We head out to department stores and malls, lists in hand, money in wallet, mind racing searching for the perfect gift for everyone on our list. As we enter a store we are often greeted with " Can I help you find something?" I must admit...
Thought to Ponder Today
Who could use some encouragement today? Take time to sit down and write an encouraging note in a Christmas card and send to someone who may need encouraging today. The holidays can be hard for those who have lost loved ones or have broken relationships or are lonely....
