Author: Garnetjewel
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Not Interfering
During a hearing on Capitol Hill Attorney General Merrick Garland was obstinate. How can he do his job as AG and not know a single thing about any case he has authority over? Of course, we dodged a bullet with this guy under Obama when he was a candidate for Supreme Court Judge. Thank You…
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What would your life be like without music?-Writing Prompt
Wow my life was pretty much designed around music it seemed like, growing up. Yet there were times with my allergies we thought I was literally losing my hearing. That was right before I was sent to Ears, Nose and Throat Specialist and found out I had gobs of allergies. I remember taking classes while…
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Wildlife Moments: Monday
Again Monday morning, I went outside to see how the temperature felt at the front door. If I go to the back door it’s always colder than it really is outside. So I go to the front, usually. I don’t usually see snails on the house first thing in the morning. So when I saw…
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Surreal
Out of the entire last 24 to 48 hours I have been selfishly seeking prayers for Grandma. For some reason, I knew this would be so difficult for her to grasp. Aunt Carol was her right hand for so many things. Then this morning hearing how she took the news last night made me feel…
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Attire For Where…
A new low has settled into the halls of our United States Senate. When I got my confirmation that I would be a page for the day I was ecstatic especially the first time. I did this three times, and no I was not necessarily an over-achiever my Senator was in meetings the whole day…
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How do you celebrate holidays?-Writing Prompt
We celebrate differently than we did when I was a kid. Yet family is still at the core of our celebrations. The first big change in Christmas was when Grandpa Freddy died; then I became one of Grandma’s chief Elves. Then a change was made from Grandma Betty’s house to have most of our family…
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A Prayer… Softly Answered
My Aunt has had a difficult year and has been physically, emotionally and spiritually tested. Today has been emotional even not being at the hospital with the others in the family. I have to admit I feel a bit fried and have cried sporadically today. I have a chunk of Grandma’s family photo stash and…
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Defining An American Woman
Sometimes a woman doesn’t have to be forceful or loud to make a difference. This morning one of the quiet headlines that ran across my screen came from the ‘Conservative Brief’. According to the read out on my screen it says, “Former First Daughter Ivanka Trump Makes Behind-The-Scenes Move with Surprise Trip”. Then underneath that…
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Please Say A Prayer…
Dear Heavenly Father, please be with my Aunt and her family and our complete extended family. She is making a decision today which may mean she will be in heaven with many of her loved ones sometime today. It’s not certain, but it’s been a tough road this year. She has had wings carrying her…
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Evidence
When my Grandpa Leo died I had no idea how much that would turn me upside down in a way. Music was my childhood I lived and breathed music. I sang while cleaning and washing dishes my grandparents, parents and uncles were always scaring me in the middle of singing high the notes. They seemed…
Jewells of Thought 