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Change in Cabin Pressure

As we boarded the plane to fly home from Florida, we were surrounded by cute Mickey Mouse souvenirs everywhere.  There were Orlando t-shirts, bags and hats.  There were Mickey ears and light up Mickey Mouse shoes.  There were stuffed Mickey Mouse dolls and suitcases....

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It’s the Little Things

As Thanksgiving approaches we begin thinking of all the things we are thankful for.   They usually include things such as family, friends, jobs, etc.  We take this holiday to gather with our loved ones and enjoy a big feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, sweet...

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The Church With No Walls

I saw a sign the other day that said "Welcome to the Church With No Walls".  Now it was in a climate that was known for warm weather most of the year and it lent itself in my mind to a very open and relaxed atmosphere of worship where people could wear shorts and tank...

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No. You Do It!

My great nephew is almost 2 years old.  If you ask him if he wants to do something and he is in a "toddler mood", he shakes his head no.  I will ask him if he will do it and he points to me and in his own jibberish language he says "you do it." Unfortunately, I find...

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Home Sweet Home

I love being a mom.  I am so thankful God blessed me with two beautiful daughters.  We are so proud of both of them.  They obviously don't live at our house full time anymore but their rooms are still their rooms and this house is still their home. When they come...

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It’s Gonna Be OK.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This old French saying seems like someone talking out of both sides of their mouth.  Someone who is confused and not making sense.  Changing but staying the same.  What does that even mean? As election day is upon...

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Get In and Hold On

I saw this saying on the window of a Jeep® vehicle the other day: Get In. Sit Down. Shut Up. Hold On. I laughed as I read it and started imagining the driver of the Jeep taking charge of his/her vehicle advising the passenger who was in control. Imagine:  At first the...

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Everywhere I Go, You’re There!

I've been working on a huge project for Bucket Buddies recently.  I've been running around the house trying to keep up on my household chores and then spending a lot of time up and down the steps organizing the items for the buckets.  I probably made 25 trips up and...

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Fishing 101

My dad loves to fish.  I remember him loving to fish even when I was a little girl.  He especially liked to fish with his pal, Bill Miller and continues to go fishing with his buddy, Noie to this day.  Sometimes they catch a few but most of the time they come back...

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