We live in a nutty world. Nuttier than a squirrel’s stash in winter. I had a conversation with my bank a while ago that still has me shaking my head. My husband and I have a joint checking/savings account. In addition, I have a separate checking/savings account. Not because we divide the money, or I […]
Memorial Day in America – How We Can Honor the Fallen
America is in such turmoil these days. We fight about everything. We demean each other, we shout in protest, we sue each other, we shoot each other. We have become so hateful. On this Memorial day weekend, when I think of all the soldiers and airman who have died fighting for our freedom and peace, […]
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9/11: Where Were You? (and a reminder)
The morning of 9/11, 2001, I had just arrived at the gym. I was told at the front desk that the aerobics class I normally took on Tuesdays was canceled because the instructor was stuck in Washington D.C. Her flight had been delayed, for – to us – an unknown reason. Fifteen minutes later I […]
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Why Evil is Not God’s Fault
I wrote this post shortly after the horrific Sandy Hook school shootings in Newton, CT in December of 2012. In 2016, there was a trend of shooters targeting police. Now in 2020, we are reminded of how racism is still destroying lives. There are always new perpetrators and new victims. No matter where or how […]
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Terrorism Hit My Corner of the World This Week
So much has been said about the recent Orlando shooting, and I’m just one more voice that may or may not be heard. Still…I can’t not say some things. 1. First of all, it sickens me to see we are here again. More senseless killing. 2. I live 45 minutes from Orlando. My daughter and […]
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15 Shades of Gray (part 1)
I’ve been thinking about something for about six months – a decision that, on the surface, seems easy to make. However, because of society’s standards, I’ve wavered. On some days, I’m sure I want to make this change. On other days, it seems…well, unacceptable. Or, at least unwise. I mentioned to a friend the other […]
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Happy Birthday, America!
Happy Birthday America! Several years ago, we received this homemade card in the mail from our son and daughter-in-law. Both of their fathers were Air Force career men, so they remember the sacrifices that military families make. I pray, as a nation, we never forget the men and women who have served and sacrificed for […]
