Author: Garnetjewel
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The Oath of Office
I still remember the 2016 election so intimately. The night Donald Trump won was actually really early the next morning. I stayed up to watch as much as I could from my computer. Once he gave his Victory Speech it was still hard to go to sleep from the excitement. Later on that day I…
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Do you believe in fate/destiny?-Writing Prompt
I believe in God not fate or destiny. However, in American History there was a theory about Westward Expansion early in our country’s toddler years. Ironically it was called “Manifest Destiny.” The people were still mostly in the 13 Colonies on the east coast territory some were quite happy where they landed, but others wanted…
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Another Finished Project
These are the first stitches to this last towel for this set of gifts. I have never taken as many photos while stitching as I have lately for these pieces for myself to see how far each day to see what I accomplished. Each stitch is a form of serenity for me knowing it will…
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The Timing Between Enemy and Savior!
On the local radio station 102.7 I heard a bit of news this morning on my way to the dentist. As soon as they said the Northeast School Corporation and I heard the name memories came back to me. My brothers and I were the last of the Alsman family to graduate from UHS; three…
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Do you enjoy your job?-Writing Prompt
The idea of which job title you are referring to would matter the most in this case. My job or duties more so are many including these: chef, chauffeur, confidante, companion for different situations such as doctors appointments, cleaning lady, babysitter and reminder. All of these are enjoyable when I remember they are being done…
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Cravings… for Subway
Earlier this month was the milestone that I once held firm on remembering with a subway sandwich. Grandpa Freddy made Chicken Teriyaki one of our favorite sandwiches and the ‘Sweet Onion Sauce’ a favored sauce. This year I didn’t continue that in memoriam of him until today. All month long I have craved anything really…
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The Marvelous Book of Proverbs
In the Old Testament we are given this book named Proverbs, no it is not named after ancient Chinese proverbs we have all heard about throughout; history this was before China was I believe. I could be wrong but who knows. These proverbs are from Solomon one of the many sons of David, king of…
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Listen For The Crickets
Back in World War II it was difficult for my Grandpa to admit how hungry the men got in those stalags. My parents remember him telling them about having to eat some bugs for protein. It wasn’t a source of pride for him to admit this fact it was simply his hunger pains. I still…
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Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to.-Writing Prompt
Saying goodbye to being a Farming Family was difficult. This year marks 7 years it still doesn’t seem possible. I thought I would always be the Farmer’s Daughter and even hoped to be a Farmer’s Wife at times. Our family was closer than ever when we worked together. We are all strung out doing different…
Jewells of Thought 