Author: Garnetjewel
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Chaos Erupts
The thought of Rep. Matt Gaetz actually accruing all the votes necessary didn’t seem feasible this morning. Boy was I wrong. When he first came onto the scene a few short years ago he was energetic and a Republican. I understand both sides of this issue. The CR, the Continuing Resolution is an enabling function…
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Time To Heal
When I first left Fellowship Grandpa Freddy had been gone for two years. No matter where I went in the Church I could see him and tears would consume me for no other reason but the fact I was still mourning. It would take years maybe even an entire decade for me to stop getting…
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What details of your life could you pay more attention to?-Writing Prompt
There are people who are constantly telling me to stop analyzing everything. It’s what I do and it’s difficult to stop. Even playing the piano or clarinet I have to make sure I am playing the right note and be in tune. Same with singing. When I cross-stitch I have to have the right piece…
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Care Taking
Today I walked past a bathroom stall. Memories from over three years ago came to mind. There are times when taking care of the ones you love can be difficult. Isn’t that what family does for family though? Love is a verb. Taking care of the ones who took care of you as a child…
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Transferring the Love of Music From Family
One of my Uncle Mike’s favorite bands was Abba. Some of these hits are still timeless songs. I have enjoyed singing along with these melodies all my life, yet when Mamma Mia came out I didn’t watch any of them. We got an intriguing opportunity to hear a group at Branson. They sang such an…
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Facebook Memories…
Over the previous week a few of my past posts have been showing up on my notifications. I have mentioned one of the posts a couple days ago. Today we knew we had to say goodbye to my Uncle Mike. The timing has been like a sucker punch to the gut with my Aunt’s passing…
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What’s your #1 priority tomorrow?-Writing Prompt
Well when God gives me ideas writing is my first priority. Especially when I have made a routine that is fairly specific on that daily and weekly basis. Also if I don’t get the tomatoes done tonight. We have to get our overflow done tomorrow. We will be able to make some more tomato juice…
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Sunday Evening Thoughts
Yesterday I found a few pairs of my aunts shoes to wear. This morning I wore the pair that I knew would go well with my blue jean dress. It went really well with it. I felt so weird and yet comforted that they were my aunt’s shoes. She always looked good with sandals or…
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In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled?-Writing Prompt
Wow this is an obvious answer. When you work a full day, you feel good about your job, you’re tired so you sleep really well. The routine of work gives people purpose something to do that keeps one busy and out of trouble. This is why I have my routine of 4 articles a day,…
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Time and Writing
Time has just flown by. This week I got a memory from Facebook on Thursday. A lady from church was asking me about my Uncle and his predicament, and posted that she just got the prayer chain call about it. This post is now 11 years old now and besides my uncle being gone so…
Jewells of Thought 