Author: Garnetjewel
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Watching Streams
Today has been an interesting morning. I was observing the reactions from last night until I realized the Impeachment Inquiry was today and found the many live-streams for this. Pretty much at 10 am I was able to see Rep. James Comer starts off the proceedings and the introduction to the Inquiry. Then the wonderful…
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What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?-Writing Prompt
Wow to start with because my Grandpa Leo was a POW in Germany I had a longstanding bias against anything German. I know it sounds ludicrous now, but Grandpa was just as German as I am and he was incarcerated by the Germans for 10 months. Whatever family we have there weren’t coming to help…
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Music For a Birthday
Today is another day of feeling hopeless. My boyfriend is in another state, city and county; it’s frustrating. We just got over a little hiccup, which was really my being over-emotional and taking something he said out of context. Still we can’t do anything really meaningful for his birthday tomorrow. Last year his colleagues threw…
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Family Life Is Not Perfect
Families are not perfect. People are not perfect. The Bible highlights many different couples and dysfunctional families that He used to show us lessons. Look at Jacob with two wives Leah and Rebecca one had children and the other was barren for a time. Moses being raised by an Egyptian Princess, Samson and Delilah had…
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Photo Dump “My Parents Wedding Shower”
In the newest photo dump of my family history these were a part of it. My Grandma Betty is wonderful. She saved everything from us grandchildren and her children and of hers and Grandpa’s. One of the major reasons for this is due to the fact that she was raised during the Great Depression. There…
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What brands do you associate with?-Writing Prompt
This very idea is on a lot of minds right now. There are a lot of variances between brands right now. Quantity versus quality, price range and even allegiances. Do these brands support your values? How do you know how to make the right decision for your and your family? What if a brand is…
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Reading Books
Growing up we watched PBS quite a bit. One of the Shows was Reading Rainbow with LeVar Burton. Oddly we also watched Mr. Rogers honestly, if anything his mannerisms in his life and his show came off differently to people. So why do I now have a much different opinion on both of these shows…
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More Heirlooms & Goosebumps
Over the years I have seen Grandma bring out little boxes that she has stowed items in. The insignia’s Grandpa wore on his service uniforms Dad brought them home from the house today. Everyone knows my interest in these things, but Dad is also showing his want for us to keep them in the family.…
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Back To Our Routine
Mom and I got back to our morning routine of walking first thing this morning. It felt good after missing yesterday not only did we have the funeral, but Mom and my brother had podiatrist appointments. One great blessing from the last few days was the beautiful sunny days we had for traveling both days.…
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What could you do more of?-Writing Prompt
Oh goodness there are a few ideas. I want to practice and do more musical specials once again. Different factors have made this harder and I am hoping to change this soon. There is always more room for me to be in scripture more, especially with some of these family heirlooms surrounding me. Having these…
Jewells of Thought 