The year, the day, started off well for me as I thought of all the fun things I could do this last day of my vacation from writing or editing, but then I read about the terrorist attack in New Orleans. 2025 isn’t starting off well for the family and friends of all those killed […]
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The end of a year is often a time for reflection of the past twelve months and what has been accomplished on a personal level. That’s not what’s on my mind today as I write this. Instead, I’m reflecting on the life and legacy of Former-President Jimmy Carter, a man I greatly respected and admired,
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Letting my friend, Slim Randles take center stage today. His point about the cold doesn’t make sense here in Texas, as we’re currently experiencing a warm spell. It’s going to be 75 degrees on Monday, and folks who want a fire that evening will have to run their AC to compensate. 🙂 I hope everyone
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A friend sent me this meme and I couldn’t resist the urge to share it here. It perfectly captures the attitude of a cat, although perhaps not all cats. I’ve had some that were aloof, and some that were not. This doesn’t reflect my attitude about the holidays, either. It’s a wonderful, magical time for
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So happy to showcase this nonfiction book on my blog today. Full discloser – I know the author from his Twitter feed, but that virtual friendship doesn’t affect my review. I’ve been a reviewer for newspapers and magazines for years and learned how to separate personal feelings from a professional review of a book. God’s
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As Christmas approaches, I often get nostalgic – granted it isn’t hard for me to get that way at any time of the year – but the Holiday Season has always been special. There’s a magic in that time that touches my heart and my soul, and one of the best parts is the spirit
The answer to the question posed in the title of this post is – the inmates are running the asylum.Let me explain. The original plan for my blog post today was to do a review of a new book that I’ve been reading. I even had some of that review set up ready to finish
I’m back from a wonderful vacation in North Carolina to visit with a daughter and her kids and grandkids – my great-grands. What fun it is to spend time with little kids who delight in so much – from coloring to swinging at the park to reading books. We had a terrific Thanksgiving gathering at
By far one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner involves pumpkin pie. This is the first year in I don’t know how long that I won’t make the traditional pie for dinner today. My granddaughter-in-law prepared the dinner and I’ll honor whatever she has chosen for desert, but rumor has it that I make
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“While it’s not always easy, being grateful for the positives in life can have a profound impact on your mood, outlook, and overall well-being. Here’s how to increase your gratefulness.” Quote from Gratitude: The Benefits and How to Practice it. The article is featured at Helpguide.org, and the content includes the benefits as well as
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