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Five Minute Friday — Weary

I don’t usually comment on world events, but this week’s Five Minute Friday prompt — WEARY — and the events of Friday in Paris directed by thoughts for the exercise today (Saturday, of course). So I’ll be joining the legion … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 3

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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Five Minute Friday — Dance

Welcome to Five Minute Saturd … I mean Five Minute Friday. Okay … late again to the party. But I’m here! Here, of course, is a post on a prompt word, following by partying at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/11/05/five-minute-friday-dance/)with a hundred … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho 2

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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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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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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