Category Archives: love

Five Minute Friday — Bacon

You read that right. This is the Five Minute Friday post which I usually do on Saturday. And the prompt is BACON. Hmm, strange prompt unless you’re familiar with this exercise when the reins were transferred from Lisa Jo Baker … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho … 1

Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading

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Hugs for Sonni

I had the privilege and sad task of delivering an eulogy for a very close friend last night. While there was sadness at the reality of saying goodbye, it was also a celebration of a life well lived. And, as … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Ogdens What? … 4

Wives, be subject to your husbands as you are to the Lord … Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her… Ephesians 5: 22, 25 To make a long story short, I … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Green

Well, it’s Five Minute Friday (Saturday) time again so it’s time to transfer some thoughts from my mind to characters on a screen. Of course, we liberally follow some rules. First, my fellow writers and I write on a common … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Ogdens What? … 3

Wives, be subject to your husbands as you are to the Lord … Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her… Ephesians 5: 22, 25 My wanderlust (boy, that really drove Mom … Continue reading

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Life, Love and Even Death

For only the fourth time in my life, I am witnessing an actual death watch. It sucks and it’s four times too many. But the experience(s) are an opportunity to reflect on life, love and even death. First a caveat. … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Ogdens What? … 2

Wives, be subject to your husbands as you are to the Lord … Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her… Ephesians 5: 22, 25 I left the Paterson News to become … Continue reading

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Ogdens What? … 1

Wives, be subject to your husbands as you are to the Lord … Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her… Ephesians 5: 22, 25 Our first house was a ranch on … Continue reading

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September 27

Some dates seem to have more significance than others. August 20 — my birthday. August 31 — the day I got married. November 20 — Karen’s birthday. March 25, April 12, May 19, November 4, November 8 — my children’s … Continue reading

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