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Rose Colored Christmas

I just finished reading Rose Colored Christmas by Mary L. Ball. As “THE END” flashed on my computer screen,  I had to blink my eyes and scan toward the television. It was almost as if I had just seen a … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Still

Five Minute Friday. A staple for the week. It is, of course, a discipline where independent writers join together to transform thoughts on a specific prompt word from their minds through their fingers onto the screen for five minutes. Then … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Balance

Time for this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. It certainly creeps up on you … Five Minute Friday, of course, is a discipline where independent writers join together to transform thoughts on a specific prompt word from their minds … Continue reading

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Dover-Foxcroft Love

Wisdom From a Father was officially introduced to the Dover-Foxcroft community today (Dec. 6) at a presentation at the Thompson Free Library — despite the fact the book continues to be a no-show. There were a half dozen in attendance, … Continue reading

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An Important Contact

I mentioned I am trying to give the blog a mini-makeover. I have been tweaking some design elements with the help of my family and friends and have consolidated the categories. I’m still working on the graphics to accompany those … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Deep

It seems like a good time to tackle this week’s Five Minute Friday exercise. I encourage you to join in the festivities by joining us at Kate’s spot on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com. It’s really simple. Watch for the prompt, write … Continue reading

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Your Thoughts

I sent out my weekly Words for the Week Monday to family and friends. To my surprise, the jury is out whether the sweet sentiment was uplifting or a bust. So, I’ll share it with you for your thoughts. One … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday: Value

Time for Five Minute Friday. You know what that means. I’ll write for five focused minutes  on a specific prompt, then get together and share with my fellow writers at Kate’s spot on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com. To entice you to … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks in 2018

When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2018. It’s a natural feeling. We’re winding down, but there are still too many families separated by war. … Continue reading

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Saturday with Santa

I woke up Saturday morning, stretched and headed downstairs. Angelina beat me down and started barking like a crazy dog. So I rushed to the kitchen to find Santa standing there with his finger up his round, snowy white beard … Continue reading

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